The HBO series Lanterns portrays Hal Jordan as dead in its 2026 timeline, yet the introduction of a holographic backup called a Halogram hints that his story may not be over.
- September 23, 2026
AceShowbiz - The HBO series Lanterns portrays Hal Jordan as dead in its 2026 timeline, yet the introduction of a holographic backup called a Halogram hints that his story may not be over. Episode 6 focuses on the aftermath of Hal’s apparent murder, with John Stewart no longer a Green Lantern and Sheriff Kerry Kane investigating the case.
The episode shows Hal Jordan’s funeral, featuring a eulogy titled "The Brightest Day," referencing the iconic Green Lantern oath and a notable DC Comics storyline involving resurrection. At the funeral, Carol Ferris, Hal’s longtime love interest, is present but does not display her Star Sapphire powers. Meanwhile, John uses the last charge of Hal’s ring to summon the Halogram, which appears to question Hal’s death by looking directly at his coffin. This raises questions about whether Hal truly died or if something more complicated is at play.
Hal’s corpse was discovered on a football field where a previous alien-related massacre occurred, found with a bullet wound to the forehead and notably missing his Green Lantern ring. This absence, combined with John Stewart’s reaction and knowledge about Manhunters—alien replicants capable of disguising themselves but unable to perfectly mimic living hearts—suggests the body might be a Manhunter disguise. Hal’s ring’s whereabouts remain unknown, and a circular mark on his arm hints at alien intervention or cloning, fueling fan theories that the real Hal Jordan may still be alive. Earlier episodes also introduced a major villain and left much of the 2016 to 2026 timeline unexplored, deepening the mystery.
Lanterns has attracted strong viewership, with its complex narrative spanning 1996, 2016, and 2026 timelines. The show stars Aaron Pierre as John Stewart alongside Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, and Poorna Jagannathan. Its layered storytelling uses sci-fi elements like the Halogram to deepen the mythos surrounding Hal Jordan’s fate.
With only three episodes left in the first season, the series is poised to unravel the true nature of Hal Jordan’s death and the potential resurrection. The tension around the Halogram and the unresolved Manhunter plotlines set the stage for a high-stakes conclusion that could redefine who Hal Jordan really is in this universe.
