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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Lanterns, a new HBO drama, is a gritty take on the Green Lanterns comics. The show follows John Stewart, a Green Lantern who has been tapped by the Guardians to replace Hal Jordan. In episode 4, "The Weenie", it was revealed that the secret Manhunter, a synthetic being created by the Guardians, is actually Zoe, played by Poorna Jagannathan. However, this revelation raises questions about how Zoe survived a previous explosion in front of John Stewart's eyes. The arrival of Hector Hammond, a Green Lantern villain from the comics, also complicates the situation and adds to the tension between John and Hal. Lanterns is available on HBO and HBO Max.
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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.
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Last week’s all-new episode of Lanterns gave us a glimpse into John Stewart’s (Aaron Pierre) backstory.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Will they miss vital clues?
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Here’s everything you need to know about when the next episode of Lanterns comes out on HBO and HBO Max…
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Lanterns Episode 4 Release Date:
Lanterns Episode 4 will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, September 6.
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What Time Does Lanterns Episode 4 Come Out?
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Lanterns Episode 4 “The Weenie” comes out on HBO and HBO Max at 9 PM ET on Sunday, September 6.
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New episodes of the superhero drama will premiere on Sundays between now and October 4, 2026.
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Here’s your guide to when each and every episode of Lanterns comes out:
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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With ads, the bundle costs $19.99/month and without ads, $32.99/month.
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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.
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And if it is, we might get a Lanterns Season 2.
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You can watch the official Lanterns trailer by scrolling to the top of this page.
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Lanterns Cast: Who’s Who in HBO’s Green Lantern Show:
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HBO’s Lanterns features an incredible ensemble cast of major stars, TV faves, and up-and-coming talent.
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You might recognize some of the Lanterns cast from projects like Friday Night Lights, Rebel Ridge, Fargo, Never Have I Ever, Matlock, and more.
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Here’s who’s in the Lanterns cast:
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