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Lanterns Premiere: Grant Morrison Has Some Thoughts (And So Do We)

HBO's Lanterns has premiered to critical acclaim, sparking conversations about the show's unique take on superheroes.

By · Published August 26, 2026 at 04:12 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026 at 04:37 UTC

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📍 The outcome

The premiere of HBO's "Lanterns" aired, with critics praising the performances of Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. The show's connection to the broader DC universe was also discussed, with Grant Morrison sharing his thoughts on the premiere.

Epilogue added 2h ago, after coverage quieted.

The story so far

Four outlets have published reviews of the second episode of HBO's Lanterns, which premiered August 23. The episode has been praised for its performances and its approach to the superhero genre. IGN and The New York Times both focused on the episode's strengths, with IGN praising the performances of Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. The New York Times emphasized the show's commitment to keeping its superheroes weird.

Bleeding Cool News and E! News both discussed the show's connections to other DC properties, with E! News focusing on its ties to Superman. However, the reviews do not yet specify how the show's unique take on superheroes will affect its long-term success.

The reviews agree that the show's performances and unique take on superheroes are its strongest points. However, the reviews do not yet specify how the show's unique take on superheroes will affect its long-term success. The reviews also do not yet specify how the show's connections to other DC properties will affect its reception.

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The obvious questions

What is Lanterns about?

Lanterns is an HBO series that explores a unique take on the superhero genre, connecting to other DC properties such as Superman.

Who are the main actors in Lanterns?

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are among the main actors in Lanterns, according to IGN.

How does Lanterns connect to other DC properties?

Lanterns connects to other DC properties, including Superman, according to E! News.

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