Review: Lanterns is a truly unique twist on the superhero genre
Summary
The HBO series "Lanterns" presents a different take on the superhero story by focusing on a serious crime investigation instead of usual superhero action. The story follows two Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan and John Stewart, as they investigate alien-related crimes and face threats from hostile extraterrestrial beings in a small town.Key Facts
- "Lanterns" is a new HBO series based on DC Comics characters Hal Jordan and John Stewart, who are Green Lanterns.
- The story involves a 2016 mass shooting in Rushville, Nebraska, linked to alien attackers called Manhunters.
- Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigate the shooting and try to find the hidden Manhunter to prevent a town attack.
- The second storyline, set in 2026, revolves around the murder of Hal Jordan and a new investigation by John Stewart and Sheriff Kerry Kane.
- The series combines superhero action with a realistic, crime drama style similar to shows like "True Detective."
- The show explores themes of trust, responsibility, and passing on leadership between older and newer heroes.
- Key actors include Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan), Aaron Pierre (John Stewart), and Kelly Macdonald (Sheriff Kerry Kane).
- The show has been praised for its acting and delivering a fresh and serious approach to the superhero genre.
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