I honestly didn't know what to expect from Lanterns, It was first recommended by a friend but I quickly realized that this wasn't going to be the typical superhero story filled with nonstop explosions and predictable battles. What caught my attention was how much the story leaned into mystery, suspense and character development.
The series followed John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), a former Marine whose life took an unexpected turn when he became involved with the Green Lantern Corps. He was paired with the much more experienced Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), and their relationship became one of the most interesting parts of the story.
These two were completely different. John was younger, determined and still trying to understand what he had gotten himself into, while Hal had years of experience behind him and carried himself like someone who had already seen too much. Their differences naturally created tension, but it also made their partnership feel believable.
The real story began when the two were pulled into the investigation of a mysterious death in rural America. What initially looked like an ordinary case gradually became something far more disturbing. The deeper John and Hal went, the more secrets they uncovered, and it became clear that there was something much bigger hiding behind the investigation.
I particularly enjoyed the slower approach. Instead of immediately throwing Green Lantern powers and massive battles at us, Lanterns took its time building the mystery. There were moments when it felt more like a crime thriller than a superhero series, and surprisingly, that worked really well.
John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) was one of the standout characters for me. Aaron brought a quiet intensity to John, making him feel determined without making him unnecessarily arrogant. You could see that he was still trying to find his place, and that made his journey more interesting.
Then there was Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), who brought a completely different energy to the story. His Hal felt experienced, confident and slightly worn out. He wasn't simply the perfect mentor; he had his own problems and baggage, which made his character much more layered.
We also had Sheriff Kerry Kane (Kelly Macdonald), whose presence added another interesting layer to the investigation, and William Macon (Garret Dillahunt), who brought even more suspicion and uncertainty into the story.
One thing I appreciated was that the series didn't feel like it was desperately trying to impress viewers with endless references to the larger DC universe. It allowed the characters and mystery to take center stage, which made the story easier to get invested in.
That said, Lanterns wasn't flawless. There were moments when the pacing felt a little slow, and some of the mystery became complicated enough to leave me with more questions than answers. I also expected a little more superhero action at certain points.
Still, the atmosphere, performances and central mystery kept me interested. The chemistry between John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) was especially strong, and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop from an uneasy partnership into something much more meaningful.
What I liked most about this movie was that it didn't feel like just another superhero show. It mixed crime, mystery, science fiction and superhero elements into one story, giving it a darker and more mature feel.
By the time the story really started revealing what was happening, I was already invested and wanted to know where everything was heading.
Overall, it felt like a refreshing direction for the Green Lantern story. It traded some of the usual superhero spectacle for suspense, character development and mystery—and for me, that gamble paid off.
My Rating: 85/100
If you enjoy crime mysteries, slow-burn thrillers and superhero stories with a darker edge, Lanterns is definitely one to put on your watchlist.
Rating: 85/100
Originally posted through scrobble.life/tv.
