HBO presents

Lanterns

Name: Lanterns
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2026-08-16

created by Damon Lindelof, Tom King, and Chris Mundy

“Only one can wear the ring.”

2026–present1 seasonOngoingTV-MADrama

HBO presents

Lanterns

created by Damon Lindelof, Tom King, and Chris Mundy

“Only one can wear the ring.”

2026–present1 seasonOngoing

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§ Synopsis

Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Two intergalactic cops, new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

§ Keywords

what it's about

small town recruit superhero based on comic super power ex-marine murder investigation buddy cop trainee multiple storylines nebraska willpower 2010s dc universe (dcu)2020s mentor-mentee relationship

§ Crew

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Executive Producers

Producers

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Cinematography

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§ Cast

8 of 23

as Sheriff Kerry Kane

Garret Dillahunt

as William 'Will' Macon

Poorna Jagannathan

as Zoe Macon

Jason Ritter

as William 'Billy' Macon

Chris Coy

as Waylon Sanders

J. Alphonse Nicholson

as John Stewart Sr.

§ Seasons

1 season · 8 episodes · S1 ends Oct 4

Season 1

2026 · airing

ends Oct 4

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