‘Lanterns’ Finale: Hal Jordan’s Killer and Manhunter Revealed, Sinestro Creates [SPOILER], John Stewart Powers Up for ‘Superman’ Sequel

The season finale of “Lanterns,” titled “Dirt and Stars,” concluded the mystery surrounding Hal Jordan’s death and established connections to DC Studios’ upcoming “Superman” sequel.

The episode revealed that Kerry, the Rushville sheriff, fatally shot Hal Jordan. The shooting occurred after Hal learned that Kerry’s son Noah was a Manhunter and confronted her about it. Kerry had previously received Manhunter technology through an encounter with Zoe Macon years earlier, and this technology passed to Noah, making him a Manhunter as well. Fearing what Noah might do with his abilities and unable to leave Rushville, Kerry killed Hal when he tried to convince her to flee.

Noah was identified as the second Manhunter, having been healed with Manhunter technology after a firebombing. During the finale, Sinestro created a yellow ring for Noah using fear-inducing gas from a decimated planet. In a final confrontation with John Stewart, Noah confessed to killing Hal and asked John to execute him to prevent potential harm, though John declined and allowed Noah to continue his life, including playing football at the University of Nebraska.

John Stewart assumed the role of Earth’s Green Lantern, operating as an independent contractor under a personal variation of the Green Lantern oath that incorporates his acceptance of fear. He took possession of Hal’s ring and lantern, and made amends by providing financial restitution to victims of the Manhunter attacks. John also reunited with his estranged mother.

Actor Aaron Pierre is set to reprise the role of John Stewart in “Man of Tomorrow,” the forthcoming “Superman” sequel, where the character will interact with other heroes in DC Studios’ expanded universe. HBO has not yet announced a renewal for “Lanterns.”

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