Lanterns

Saw the first episode and thought it was pretty good.

It takes place across two time periods where the “main focus” appears to be based in 2016 right now while ”current day” is in 2026. Theres also plenty of flashbacks to 86.

The show basically starts with Hal in 86 showing him as this somewhat upbeat, standard, positive superhero that John is watching on TV, idolizing. Fast forward to 2016 and he’s almost broken in his beliefs. He’s clearly jaded, seen some shit, and something happened between 86 and 16 that has him trusting no one. The first episode made it very clear that he’s potentially walking a fine line as a current lantern in that he’s not following several protocols set forth by the guardians anymore (10 years running) and he definitely doesn’t give off pro “team guardians/lanterns“ vibes anymore. He still believes in the lantern credo and so far it appears to be the only thing he still strongly believes in. John by contrast feels similar to 86 Hal in that he wants to do good, follow orders, be that typical hero, and sees the guy he idolized growing up as a dick. The final seconds of the first episode where they flash forward to current day 2026 where John…reunites with Hal…sold me on the next few episodes.

I must have missed the woke stuff in the first episode.

That said while I liked the first episode a lot, this show can take a very sharp turn off a cliff immediately if it’s not careful. The only thing that felt odd to me about the first episode was everything involving the ranch and from the previews they’ve released it appears this ranch and all the players there are going to be a significant part of everything going forward.

I was mostly A kyle fan until the made him OP.

Thought it was decent, Thought they got both characters right, Stewart is always bland as shit, sex scene was to just set up future BS with husband which is dumb. Hal is not only the the OG but they didn't do the Kyle route so he's prolly my favorite comic wise

Not sure what the power lvls are but isn't John the weakest of the humans? That's maybe the best part I liked about him is that they didn't make him crazy powerful

Cautious optimism based on ep 1.

I like this Hal.
"Why don't you wear your suit anymore?"
"You know how when you're young and you want to prove yourself so you show up wearing a tie?
Then you get older and realize ties are a pain in the ass"

John is boring and bland but hes there for contrast.

Honestly not sure what could be considered woke about it, unless people didn't know John was supposed to be black or something.

Hoss said:

Oh I know who he meant and it was AT&T. That punk ass bitch better not say it again to my face.

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Fuck you and your telecom whore!

Even though this wasn't the one I thought it was.