What you need to know about superhero mystery Lanterns

watercooler moment The eight-episode series is streaming on HBO Max now. HUNGRY FOR ANOTHER superhero show – but with a twist? Well, the new DC series Lanterns could be for you then. Here’s what you need to know. What’s it all about? Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan Lanterns is the third TV series in the DC Universe (DCU) – yes, that’s different from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, if you’re new to this world. The story goes back to the Green Lantern comics, which debuted in 1940. You might also remember that Ryan Reynolds played the character Hal in the Green Lantern film in 2011. But you don’t need to know anything about the Green Lantern film or comic books to watch this. That’s because this eight episode-long series is a newer take on the tale, and is aimed not just at superhero stor