The Season 1 finale of HBO's Lanterns released in October 2026, revealing Sheriff Kerry Kane as the killer of Hal Jordan. The episode concluded the murder mystery at the center of the DCU series by showing how Kerry shot Hal during an argument.
- Series: Lanterns Season 1 finale
- Platform: HBO Max
- Network: HBO
- Release window: October 2026
Murder and Cover-Up
Sheriff Kerry shot Hal in the head after an argument. The confrontation began because Hal discovered her son Noah operated as a Manhunter and demanded they flee Rushville. Noah tried to take the blame for the crime to protect his mother.
Resolution and Confrontation
John Stewart uncovered the truth of the murder. He confronted Kerry directly but chose to let her go free rather than turn her over to authorities.
"You take the stars, I'll take the dirt"
John Stewart, Green Lantern
John built his own path by claiming the Green Lantern mantle independently and using a fear-infused lantern built by Sinestro.
The complete first season is now streaming on HBO Max, and John Stewart prepares for his next appearance as Earth's Green Lantern in next year's Man of Tomorrow.
