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Lanterns

Name: Lanterns
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2026
Cast: Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jason Ritter

Only one can wear the ring.

Series
2026
1 season
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
TV-MA
HBO

On the ballot in 3 categories

Best Television Series – DramaHBO
Best Male Actor in a Television Series – DramaAaron PierreHBO
Best Male Actor in a Television Series – DramaKyle ChandlerHBO

The story

Two intergalactic cops, new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Created by: Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, Tom King
First aired: August 15, 2026
Network: HBO
Seasons: 1 (8 episodes)
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Rated: TV-MA
Status: Returning Series

Series cast

Kyle ChandlerHal Jordan / Halogram
Aaron PierreJohn Stewart
Kelly MacdonaldSheriff Kerry Kane
J. Alphonse NicholsonJohn Stewart Sr. (voice) / John Stewart Sr.
Jason RitterWilliam 'Billy' Macon
Jasmine Cephas JonesBernadette Stewart (voice) / Bernadette Stewart
Michael OcampoDeputy Lopez
Ulrich ThomsenThaal Sinestro
Garret DillahuntWilliam 'Will' Macon
Poorna JagannathanZoe Macon
Cary ChristopherYoung Noah Macon
Cairo Cash LeeAdolescent John