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Lanterns S1:E6 | Jon Still Wants That Ring!!! (opens the original)
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Lanterns is proving that it’s possible to make compelling superhero storytelling on screen, because season one episode six of this show proves it. Back in Rushville, the chickens have come home to roost, as everyone’s longings are on fully display. The question of this episode is why did Hal tell Jon not to tell anyone that he was there? Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here on YouTube😊 IG: theuponfurtherreview FB: The Upon Further Review TikTok: theuponfurtherreview Threads: theuponfu
Lanterns S1:E5 | A Finale Worthy Episode!!!! (opens the original)
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Even though we have three episodes left, this could have easily sufficed as the last one for the season. In the midst of so much chaos in Rushville, this episode reaffirmed a lot of our premonitions and notions about the plot of this show. Zoe pulls the trigger on her condition to the inhabitants of Rushville, Hal does Jon dirty (again), the aliens go kaboom, and the aftermath of episode five will have long lasting effects. How do you think this series is going to move forward from here?
Lanterns S1:E4 | Will Anybody Be Honest With Anyone? (opens the original)
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In an episode full of “agains” and “truths,” we find out who the Manhunter is, what’s actually going on at the ranch in Rushville, why no one was in the hospital, how Jon really likes the company of an older woman, and who Hal placates to. The crux of Lanterns S1:E4 lies on the continued brashness of Hal Jordan and his willingness to withhold and conceal, while actually conceding to some aspects about Jon that he needs a pep talk to get recentered about. Now that the Manhunter is revealed, what’
Lanterns S1:E3 | The Making Of A (Black) Green Lantern (opens the original)
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In a fantastic episode of television, we are transported into several parts of Jon Stewart’s origin story. From him being recruited as an infant, to landing the interview of his life, Jon fully divulges his why in regards to his destiny of becoming a Lantern. Hal Jordan still sucks and being Black in this world is very similar to the real world. Based on what we know about Jon after this episode, do we think he even cares that Hal is dead in 2026? Please! Subscribe where we are, especially here
Lanterns S1:E1 | Training Your Replacement Sucks (opens the original)
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Lanterns on HBO is the DCU’s latest foray into expanding their universe and this couldn’t have dropped at a better time. Off the heels of the not so appealing Supergirl, we are thrusted into a seemingly small, yet large scale alien invasion in the middle of Nebraska. Jon Stewart is the young upstart, while Hal Jordan is the grizzled old vet that doesn’t want to give up the ring just yet. This superhero meets True Detective show has all the vibes and is looking to be a fun run of episodes. What d
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