Lanterns series achieves top streaming rankings as episode 3 explores John Stewart's past

The HBO series ‘Lanterns’ has achieved significant commercial and critical success, becoming a top-rated show on platforms including HBO Max and IMDb. The series, which follows intergalactic officers Hal Jordan and John Stewart, has earned a 95 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated project in the DC Universe to date.

As the series enters its third episode, titled ‘OutKast,’ the narrative is set to shift focus toward John Stewart’s backstory. New footage and actor insights suggest a potential departure from established comic book lore, indicating that the Guardians of the Universe may have selected Stewart as a Green Lantern when he was an infant. This episode is expected to explore his upbringing, his relationship with his family, and the mystery of his selection.

Production details highlight the involvement of creators such as Damon Lindelof and Chris Mundy, with the show blending cosmic superhero elements with a grounded detective procedural tone. The third episode is scheduled for release on August 30 in North America, with international streaming following on August 31.