Lanterns finale reveals Sheriff Kerry Kane killed Hal Jordan
Fans reacted strongly online to the HBO series' decision to have a non-superpowered character kill the Green Lantern, with some mocking the death scene.
The Season 1 finale of HBO's Lanterns revealed that Sheriff Kerry Kane killed Hal Jordan, a decision that sparked strong reactions from fans on social media, according to comingsoon.net.
Viewers reacted sharply to the choice of having a non-superpowered character kill Hal Jordan. Some also mocked the depiction of his death scene, circulating a GIF of him sitting down after being shot.
Criticism extended to the show's creators, with some fans directing complaints at James Gunn, Tom King, and Damon Lindelof.
Background
Hal Jordan is a legendary Green Lantern character in DC Comics. In October 2025, Lanterns was among the DC projects in development for HBO, with Gunn, King, and Lindelof attached as creators.
Quick answers
Who killed Hal Jordan in the Lanterns finale?
Sheriff Kerry Kane killed Hal Jordan in the Season 1 finale of HBO's Lanterns.
How did fans react to Hal Jordan's death in Lanterns?
Many fans reacted strongly on social media, including criticism of the decision to have a non-superpowered character kill him and mockery of the death scene.
Who created the Lanterns series?
James Gunn, Tom King, and Damon Lindelof are among the show's creators.