From ScreenRant · Felipe Rangel · · 1m 10s
HBO Max's New #1 Show Proves Binge Model Broken
HBO Max's #1 show Lanterns shows weekly releases beat binge models for streaming success.
In brief
HBO Max's #1 show Lanterns shows weekly releases beat binge models for streaming success. HBO Max's Lanterns season 1 grew steadily with weekly releases, becoming the most-watched show on the platform despite live-action DC franchise baggage. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
HBO Max's New #1 Show
HBO Max's new #1 series Lanterns grew steadily with weekly releases, becoming the most-watched show worldwide.
“Lanterns is the latest release in james guns dc universe”
Weekly Release Format
Lanterns used a weekly release format to attract viewers, avoiding the pitfalls of binge models.
“After debuting on august 16, the lanterns season 1 finale aired on october 4”
Viewership Growth
Lanterns season 1 premiere reached 9.3 million viewers in three days, with ongoing growth to 30 million globally.
“Lanterns season 1 premiere amassed 9.3 million viewers worldwide in its first three days”
Live-Action Baggage
Lanterns faced live-action green lantern franchise baggage but maintained viewer interest through weekly storytelling.
“Lanterns had a lot riding on it, as it was the first live-action green lantern project since the 2011 movie starring ryan reynolds”
Comparison to Spider-Noir
Spider-Noir, a binge-released show, was canceled after one season, unlike Lanterns which has season 2 in development.
“Had the new dc series released all of its episodes at once on hbo max, it might have met the same fate as nicolas cages spider-noir”
Why Weekly Works
Lanterns kept viewers engaged with weekly mysteries, theories, and social media debates throughout its season.
“With an intriguing mystery at the center of its story, as hal jordans death was revealed at the end of the lanterns premiere”
What Happens Next
Lanterns season 2 is in early development, proving weekly releases can sustain streaming shows longer than binge models.
“Lanterns shows how the binge model might be broken”
The short version
HBO Max's Lanterns season 1 grew steadily with weekly releases, becoming the most-watched show on the platform despite live-action DC franchise baggage.
