Lanterns episode 8 trailer spawns major new fan theory about John Stewart's fate
Potentially huge spoilers are also discussed for Lanterns episode 8. The trailer for Lanterns' season 1 finale has sparked a major new theory among fans — and it's got nothing to do with the central mystery surrounding Hal Jordan.HBO's Green Lantern TV show has been a hot topic of conversation since it premiered in mid-August. Some fans are convinced that John Stewart will become the DCU's first Yellow Lantern (Image credit: HBO/DC Studios)I'll preface what follows by saying I haven't seen 'Dirt and Stars'.
- ▪Potentially huge spoilers are also discussed for Lanterns episode 8.
- ▪The trailer for Lanterns' season 1 finale has sparked a major new theory among fans — and it's got nothing to do with the central mystery surrounding Hal Jordan.HBO's Green Lantern TV show has been a hot topic of conversation since it premi
- ▪Some fans are convinced that John Stewart will become the DCU's first Yellow Lantern (Image credit: HBO/DC Studios)I'll preface what follows by saying I haven't seen 'Dirt and Stars'.
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Streaming HBO Max Lanterns finale trailer has sparked a wild new theory among HBO Max viewers — and it's got nothing to do with the central mystery about Hal Jordan News By Tom Power Published 28 September 2026 'Is it just me, or are they setting up John as [spoiler]?' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. How will the first part of John Stewart's story in the DC Universe end? (Image credit: DC Studios/HBO Max) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The teaser for Lanterns' eighth and final episode has been posted onlineIt's sparked a major new fan theory about…
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