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What Time Does ‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 Come Out?

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What Time Does ‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 Come Out? (2026, September 6). New York Post. https://decider.com/2026/09/06/what-time-does-lanterns-episode-4-come-out/

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The article discusses the release time and schedule for the HBO series "Lanterns", a drama based on the Green Lantern comics. A new episode, titled "The Weenie", will premiere on Sunday, September 6 at 9 PM ET on HBO and HBO Max. The first season of the show consists of eight episodes, with the remaining five airing between September 13 and October 4. Fans can watch the series with an HBO or HBO Max subscription.

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Episode 4 of HBO's Lanterns has revealed that Poorna Jagannathan's character Zoe is actually a Manhunter, a synthetic being created by the Guardians to protect the universe. Zoe had been living in secret in Rushville, America, and her true identity was not known until this episode. The revelation complicates the Manhunter hunt, which has been underway since Ebin Sur's ship crashed and Hal Jordan became a Green Lantern. The episode also introduces Hector Hammond, a Green Lantern villain from the comics. Meanwhile, the tension between John Stewart and Hal Jordan continues to build as they navigate their complicated relationship and work together to take down Will Macon, who is still after them despite being defeated in previous episodes. Episode 4 of Lanterns is now streaming on HBO Max, and fans are left wondering what will happen next in the series.

Written for “Lanterns' TV Show Updates” on 2026-10-23, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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‘Lanterns’ Star Reveals They Didn’t Know They Were The Manhunter Until They “Got the Episode 4 Script”: “Until I Read It, I Had No Idea!” same event · 100%

New York Post

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“Both articles are reporting on episode 4 of Lanterns, specifically mentioning spoilers for that episode”

Both report: The two articles are reporting on episode 4 of Lanterns, specifically mentioning spoilers for that episode. They both mention that "The Weenie" is the title of this episode and that it is now streaming on HBO Max.
This one adds: The first article provides information on how to watch Lanterns, stating that it's an HBO original and can only be caught with an HBO or HBO Max subscription. It also lists the schedule for future episodes of Lanterns.
The other adds: The second article contains a quote from a star of the show, who reveals that they didn't know they were the Manhunter until they read the script for episode 4. This article also provides some context about the plot of the show and the crash of Ebin Sur's ship.
Framing: Both articles are assertive in their claims and provide information without hedging or speculation. However, the first article focuses more on providing practical information (such as the schedule for future episodes), while the second article is more focused on sharing news and quotes from the show's cast.

‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 Recap: Exposed same event · 100%

New York Post

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“Both articles are reporting on episode 4 of HBO's Lanterns, specifically discussing events that occurred in this week's episode”

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HBO‘s newest must-watch Sunday night drama is Lanterns, a grown up and gritty take on the Green Lanterns comics that’s got us googling “Manhunters” and revisiting Ryan Reynolds’ flop movie version with fresh eyes. asserted

us → grow → eyes

Last week’s all-new episode of Lanterns gave us a glimpse into John Stewart’s (Aaron Pierre) backstory. asserted

episode → give → backstory

We learned that after his father, John Sr. (J. Alphonse Nicholson) was passed over by the Guardians to be a Green Lantern, his mother Bernadette (Jasmine Cephas-Jones) made a sort of deal with a Guardian in Laura Linney drag to raise her infant son to be fearless enough to take up the mantle when he grew up. asserted

he → learn → mantle

Hence, John Stewart was raised having apples shot off his head while Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) got to yuk it up all over the universe. asserted

Jordan → raise → universe

Now that we know that the Guardians have indeed tapped John to be Hal’s replacement, how will the tension between the two men affect the great Manhunter hunt? asserted

tension → know → hunt

Will they miss vital clues? asserted

they → miss → clues

Here’s everything you need to know about when the next episode of Lanterns comes out on HBO and HBO Max… asserted

episode → ’ → HBO

Lanterns Episode 4 Release Date: Lanterns Episode 4 will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, September 6. asserted

Episode → premiere → Sunday

What Time Does Lanterns Episode 4 Come Out? asserted

Episode → come → ?

Lanterns Episode 4 “The Weenie” comes out on HBO and HBO Max at 9 PM ET on Sunday, September 6. asserted

Episode → come → Sunday

New episodes of the superhero drama will premiere on Sundays between now and October 4, 2026. asserted

episodes → premiere → October

Here’s your guide to when each and every episode of Lanterns comes out: asserted

episode → ’ → Lanterns

- Episode 1 “Pilot”: Sunday, August 16 - Episode 2 “Trust Fall”: Sunday, August 23 - Episode 3 “OutKast”: Sunday, August 30 - Episode 4 “The Weenie”: Sunday, September 6 - Episode 5: Sunday, September 13 - Episode 6: Sunday, September 20 - Episode 7: Sunday, September 27 - Episode 8: Sunday, October 4 How To Watch Lanterns: Lanterns is an HBO original, which means you can only catch it with an HBO or HBO Max subscription. asserted

you → trust → subscription

If you’re new to HBO Max, you can sign up for as low as $10.99/month with ads, but an ad-free subscription will cost $18.49/month. asserted

subscription → ’re → 18.49

If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the discounted Disney+ Bundles with Hulu and HBO Max. asserted

we → want → Hulu

With ads, the bundle costs $19.99/month and without ads, $32.99/month. asserted

bundle → cost → ads

We don’t yet know if Lanterns will get a second season, but it sure feels like show that HBO hopes will be a big hit. asserted

HBO → know → show

And if it is, we might get a Lanterns Season 2. uncertain

we → get → Season

You can watch the official Lanterns trailer by scrolling to the top of this page. asserted

You → watch → page

Lanterns Cast: Who’s Who in HBO’s Green Lantern Show: asserted

Who → ’ → Show

HBO’s Lanterns features an incredible ensemble cast of major stars, TV faves, and up-and-coming talent. asserted

Lanterns → feature → stars

You might recognize some of the Lanterns cast from projects like Friday Night Lights, Rebel Ridge, Fargo, Never Have I Ever, Matlock, and more. uncertain

I → recognize → Lights

Here’s who’s in the Lanterns cast: asserted

who → ’ → cast

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