# Lanterns Finale Explained

> Who killed Hal Jordan in HBO's Lanterns?
- Title: Lanterns Finale Explained · TheWrap | Shortify
- Summary: Who killed Hal Jordan in HBO's Lanterns? Kerry shot Hal Jordan after he reawakened from being molotov-ed; John Stewart becomes Earth's new Green Lantern.
- Keywords: hal jordan, kerry, john stewart, green lantern, hbo max, lanterns, manhunter, entertainment, culture, business, Finale, Explained
- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/creative-content/what-to-watch/lanterns-episode-8-ending-explained-who-killed-hal-jordan
- Author: Jacob Bryant
- Published: 2026-10-05T02:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hal jordan, kerry, john stewart, green lantern, hbo max, lanterns, manhunter, entertainment, culture, business
## Who killed Hal Jordan?
The finale reveals Kerry shot Hal Jordan after he reawakened from being molotov-ed at his home.

> so whoever had kerry's number as hal's killer, which includes hologram hal, collect your prize
## What happened to Kerry?
Kerry admitted to shooting hal but asked to finish watching her son's football game before turning herself in.

> kerry admits to it and then asks if she can finish watching her son's game before turning herself in
## What happened to John?
John becomes Earth's new Green Lantern after telling the Guardians he'll take charge of the planet.

> you take the stars, i'll take the dirt
## Hal's fate
Hal reawakened after being shot in the head at the rushville football field in 2026.

> the hal jordan of 2026 had been shot in the head in the bleachers of the rushville football field
## Kerry's decision
Kerry chose to stay in Rushville despite knowing she killed Hal Jordan.

> she won't accept that and in her anger turns and shoots hal between the eyes herself
## John's new role
John Stewart becomes Earth's first independent Green Lantern after his oath.

> you take the stars, i'll take the dirt
## Key takeaway

Kerry shot Hal Jordan after he reawakened from being molotov-ed; John Stewart becomes Earth's new Green Lantern.