Lanterns

Rated 5 at most. Disappointing. I thought this was going to be good but after a LOT of talking (mumbling mainly) and occasionally meeting up with the woman sheriff who personally I wish was in the show a lot more because she's badass and funny and basically interesting, I've now watched 3 whole episodes and all I can remember is the scene where Stewart as a kid has an apple on his head and his dad is taking shots at it like William Tell. That's it. So maybe the kids love it cos the other guy flies into the air about once an episode, and the ring materialises green tinged objects for no particular reason, but really NOTHING HAPPENS. There's no story. I feel I'm wasting my time, so I'm giving up. Rated 5 because I like the Stewart character.

I mean I love how it takes the time to inject politics into it every few seconds and make the show about race politics and not, you know, about the Galactic Police that are the Lanterns. Because what I've always said is "If only Hollywood would make more shows that pander to political ideologies," because at the end of the day, we are all tired of being entertained and want to be lectured like we are children who need the guidance of the dumbest people on earth not currently holding public office in Los Angeles.

Yeah, it sucks, but you already knew that, just like you already knew that the only people actually going to praise it are the people that want politics over substance.

I never saw the movie green lantern, I assume this television series is somehow related to that, maybe I should have watched that first, or maybe the fact that I went into this green (no pun intended) gave me a new look with fresh eyes, either way, I was not disappointed. I found the story line to be all over the place, but in the end, the pieces of the puzzle came together as they should... definitely one to watch, now let us hope the writers don't destroy future episodes by filling them with woke nonsense and stick with features that logically make sense. looking forward to season two ... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The show takes the Green Lantern concept and drops it into a grounded crime story set in rural Nebraska, where the ring's flashy powers barely appear. Hal Jordan comes across as worn down and emotionally distant after years on the job, while his new partner John Stewart brings a completely different background as a former sniper with a disciplined, sober approach to everything. Their training sessions highlight how little they have in common, from Hal's impulsive style to John's more measured one.

The story centers on a shooting investigation in a small town involving local ranchers, a suspicious sheriff from out of state, and hints of something larger at play. The Guardians appear in an unusual setting that underscores their detached oversight, and Sinestro's involvement adds tension around trust and succession within the Corps. One standout section explores John's family history and how the ring first chose its bearer, which stands out as the strongest stretch for building character.

The series keeps the superhero elements minimal, focusing instead on the interpersonal friction and the procedural side of the case. Hal and John spend much of their time navigating distrust and clashing methods while dealing with the town's odd residents and hidden agendas. It plays like a straightforward detective story that happens to involve space police rather than a typical hero adventure.

Overall the result is a strong crime drama that holds back on the usual genre trappings. Critics have responded well to it, though audience reactions remain divided over the limited use of the ring and the restrained scope across its eight episodes.