From IndieWire · Ben Travers · · 50s
Lanterns Finale Makes Hard Choices
Season 1 finale of 'Lanterns' focuses on character depth over spectacle, leaving light for Season 2.
In brief
Season 1 finale of 'Lanterns' focuses on character depth over spectacle, leaving light for Season 2. The 'Lanterns' Season 1 finale resolves character conflicts without action, setting up Season 2 with emotional stakes. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Finale Focus
The 'Lanterns' Season 1 finale emphasizes character depth over spectacle and action.
“You talk too much, it's annoying.”
Hal Jordan's Line
Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) says, 'You talk too much, it's annoying.'
“You talk too much, it's annoying.”
No Green Lantern Suit
John (Aaron Pierre) doesn't debut his Green Lantern suit in the finale.
Showrunners' Approach
Showrunners Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King wrote a dense, emotional finale focusing on characters.
Season 2 Setup
The finale leaves emotional stakes for Season 2 without resolving the season's conflicts.
The short version
The 'Lanterns' Season 1 finale resolves character conflicts without action, setting up Season 2 with emotional stakes.
