Lanterns
Only one can wear the ring.
Created by Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, Tom King
On HBO
A buddy-cop procedural grounded in a small American town, pairing intergalactic superhero mythology with a terrestrial murder mystery and a mentor-mentee dynamic.
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.
Where to watch
- StreamHBO Max
Questions people ask
Is Lanterns scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Lanterns violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Does Lanterns leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Lanterns easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Is Lanterns sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Lanterns, and what each one shares →
Like Lanterns
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Lanterns
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Lanterns, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Lanterns, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Lanterns, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
