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The pressure was on Lanterns from the time it was described as inspired by real detective. James Gunn’s new version of the DC Universe would be a prestigious buddy cop drama that would echo the now iconic first season of real detectivewhich also premiered on HBO. It was a great claim: real detective (Season 1 in particular) is heralded as one of the best television shows of the century.
But when real detective Season 2 started from square one and famously failed to maintain its momentum. Now that Lanterns Season 1 ended and largely resolved its mystery, could it accomplish what its predecessor couldn’t? Here’s everything we know about the future of Lanterns.
Damon Lindelof will not return Lanternsbut revealed that the show began development in season 2.
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Is Lanterns Renewed for season 2?
While Lanterns technically not yet renewed for season 2, that hasn’t stopped its creative team from planning ahead. Damon Lindelof recently spoke with Collider about the future of Lanternseven though he left the series after season 1. He confirmed that season 2 is in early development, with a writers room already set up.
Lindelof also talked about the decision to keep Hal as the victim of the murder mystery throughout the series, rather than miraculously reviving him. “The worst thing we can do is show you a pilot where Hal Jordan was definitely dead, and then try to back away and say, ‘Oh, he was a clone’ or ‘He’s only almost dead’ in the pilot. princess bride vernacular.”
Kyle Chandler ended season 1 dead, but anything could happen in a possible season 2.
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What will happen in Lanterns Season 2?
While Lindelof was forthcoming about the work being done on Season 2, he was also honest about how little is involved. “I swear to you, as I look into your eyes on Wednesday, September 30, I know nothing about creativity, and I wouldn’t want to paralyze those writers in any way about what future storytelling devices they might use,” he said.
That said, this is the DC Universe, and anyone can be resurrected through a parallel universe, something Pacifier Season 2 was explored in depth. It’s also possible that the series tries real detective anthological approach, but it’s hard to see how that would be possible without moving the entire story to another time.
and even if Lanterns Season 2 finally does not receive the green light, its legacy is already secure: John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) will appear in the next Superman continuation man of tomorrow, No matter what happens, this story is not over yet.