With sharp dialogue and a strong cast, Lanterns is a mashup of superpower action, odd couple comedy, and old school cop story. It boasts the pleasures, and betrays the perils of pushing the comic book envelope.
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A new HBO series riffs on DC Comics' 'Green Lantern'
With sharp dialogue and a strong cast, <em>Lanterns </em>is a mashup of superpower action, odd couple comedy, and old school cop story. It boasts the pleasures, and betrays the perils of pushing the comic book envelope.
Published August 14, 2026, 6:12 PM
Updated August 15, 2026, 4:34 AM4.7K
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