The Lanterns finale has arrived, and with it the death of Hal Jordan. The Hollywood Reporter reports that the show's creative team has spoken publicly about the decision to kill off the character, describing it as an emotional gamble for the series.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the finale also reveals who was responsible for Hal Jordan's death, along with the identity of a Manhunter. Variety reports that Sinestro creates something significant in the episode, though the outlet's headline does not specify what. Mashable's coverage frames its own piece around the question of who killed Hal Jordan, suggesting the reveal is central to the episode's resolution.
The finale does not close every door. IndieWire's review notes that the episode makes hard choices while leaving room for a second season. The Hollywood Reporter's reporting points toward John Stewart's future as a thread the show intends to continue.
That future appears to extend beyond Lanterns itself. Variety reports that John Stewart powers up for the Superman sequel, tying the character's next chapter to the wider DC film slate rather than to a second season of the series alone.
What to watch next: whether Lanterns is renewed for a second season, and how John Stewart's story continues into the Superman sequel.
