We Need To Talk About Lanterns

✅Looking for More? Check This Out!    • DC's Batman Obsession is Worse Than You Think   NatrixNate Instagram - (  / natrix__nate  ) Check Out My Top Videos! The Best Retcons in Comics (   • The Best Retcons in Comics  ) The Worst Retcons in Comics (   • The Worst Retcons in Comics  ) "No One Likes Overpowered Heroes" (   • "No One Likes Overpowered Heroes"  ) The Greatest Successors in Comics (   • The Greatest Successors in Comics  ) The Worst Character Assassinations in Comics (   • The Worst Character Assassinations in Comics  ) The Biggest Frauds In Comics (   • The Biggest Frauds In Comics  ) Welcome to NatrixNate — where superheroes meet hot takes. I share my opinions on everything from comic book legends to their big screen adaptations. If you love comic book debates, rankings, and bold takes on your favorite superheroes and villains, you’re in the right place. Lanterns has had a divisive finale, but does one disappointing episode really ruin an entire season? Despite the backlash, the HBO DC series delivered strong storytelling, compelling character development, and standout performances from Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan and John Stewart. After the disappointment of the 2011 Green Lantern movie, this series had a real opportunity to change how mainstream audiences see the Green Lantern Corps. From John Stewart’s journey with fear and willpower to the show’s grounded take on Green Lantern lore, there’s plenty to appreciate. However, the finale raises some legitimate concerns, from the lack of Green Lantern ring constructs to questionable character decisions that left some viewers disappointed. So, how much did Lanterns actually get right, and where did it go wrong? Despite its flaws, Lanterns has the potential to be a major win for the DC Universe. Let’s talk about the finale, the season as a whole, and what needs to change for Season 2 to deliver an even better Green Lantern story. ==Timestamps== 0:00 - Intro 2:11 - Discourse And Expectations 04:51 - Why Lanterns Matters 07:07 - Journey Versus Destination 07:56 - Chemistry And Performances 10:00 - John Stewart Reimagined 13:42 - Lore Without Overload 15:41 - Grounded Tone Strengths 18:29 - Where It Falls Short 19:51 - Missing Constructs And Budget 23:25 - Hal Jordan Ending Debate 26:51 - Finale Breakdown: Noah 31:33 - Finale Breakdown: Kerry 36:08 - Why The Show Still Works 37:39 - Season Two or Movie Wish List 39:35 - Final Verdict and Outro #comics #superheroes #marvelcomics #dccomics