Lanterns Finale Draws Fan Backlash Over Missing Green Lantern Suit
Showrunner Chris Mundy says the costume was cut to protect the finale's emotional beat, but fans also criticised the flight sequences.
The Season 1 finale of HBO's Lanterns has drawn backlash from DC fans on social media, who objected to John Stewart appearing without his Green Lantern suit. Viewers also criticised the episode's flight sequences, singling out visible wire work during Stewart's first flight. Several fans compared the scene unfavourably to older CW superhero shows, according to comingsoon.net.
Showrunner Chris Mundy said the team deliberately scrapped the costume to protect the finale's emotional beat. Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King felt the suit would distract from the story.
Costume designs had been developed
The production had already developed costume designs for Stewart. Mundy discussed the decision on The Ringer-Verse podcast.
Quick answers
Why didn't John Stewart wear his Green Lantern suit in the Lanterns finale?
Showrunner Chris Mundy said the team scrapped the costume to protect the finale's emotional beat, and that he, Damon Lindelof and Tom King felt the suit would distract from the story.
What else did fans criticise about the Lanterns Season 1 finale?
Fans also criticised the flight sequences, particularly the visible wire work during Stewart's first flight, with several comparing the scene unfavourably to older CW superhero shows.