# HBO's 'Lanterns' Finale Reveals Hal Jordan's Killer

> John Stewart learns Noah killed Hal Jordan after a twisty reveal.
- Title: HBO's 'Lanterns' Finale Reveals Hal Jordan's Killer · Collider
- Summary: John Stewart learns Noah killed Hal Jordan after a twisty reveal. John Stewart discovers Noah, a Manhunter, murdered Hal Jordan to protect Kerry from being…
- Keywords: hbo, lanterns, hal jordan, john stewart, noah, manhunter, green lantern, kerry, hbo max, dc universe, entertainment, culture
- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/lanterns-finale-episode-8-recap
- Author: Michael John Petty
- Published: 2026-10-05T02:00:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hbo, lanterns, hal jordan, john stewart, noah, manhunter, green lantern, kerry, hbo max, dc universe, entertainment, culture
## Lanterns finale reveals Hal Jordan's killer
The HBO drama answers who killed Hal Jordan in its final episode.

> Who killed Hal Jordan ( Kyle Chandler )?
## Hal Jordan's final weeks
Hal Jordan was in bad shape after Zoe unleashed her energy weapon in 2016.

> Was it worth it?
## Kerry forgives Hal Jordan
Kerry publicly forgives Hal Jordan after he was released from prison.

> I would like that very, very, very much
## Noah reveals his Manhunter identity
Noah, a Manhunter, saves Hal Jordan from burning house but warns him not to reveal the truth.

> You don't think I can overcome my programming?
## Sinestro interrogates Noah
John Stewart interrogates Sinestro to find out why Noah broke him out of prison.

> I saw the smoke, and I went in to help him
## Sinestro's lantern plan
Sinestro forged a lantern that harnesses fear to make it one of the most powerful weapons.

> Riddled with yellow streaks
## Kerry kills Hal Jordan
Kerry kills Hal Jordan after he reveals Noah is the only Manhunter.

> No, he's the only one
## John Stewart's realization
John realizes Kerry killed Hal Jordan to protect Noah from being hunted.

> I ran to Rushville to escape a monster
## John becomes new Green Lantern
John Stewart takes over as Earth's new Green Lantern after Hal Jordan's death.

> In brightest day, in darkest night
## Halogram's final message
The Halogram tells John to embrace his fear and charge the ring for the first time.

> I love you too, junior
## Noah's football game
Noah plays his last football game with his parents before being adopted.

> You killed my grandma out of mercy
## John's new oath
John takes a new oath to become Earth's new Green Lantern.

> Embrace my fear, I do what's right
## Lanterns ends with John's decision
John decides to become Earth's new Green Lantern despite the risks.

> I choose this ring, I choose this fight
## Noah's fate
Noah is free to pursue his own path after killing Hal Jordan.

> I'm asking you to do the same for me
## Hal Jordan's death
Hal Jordan dies after Kerry kills him to protect Noah.

> I love you
## The DC Universe changes
The DC Universe may say goodbye to Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan.

> With the end of the Halogram, it appears that the DC Universe might be saying goodbye to Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan
## Key takeaway

John Stewart discovers Noah, a Manhunter, murdered Hal Jordan to protect Kerry from being hunted by the Manhunter community.