Lanterns Audience Score Falls to 70%, Lowest of Any DCU Project
The HBO series' Popcornmeter rating dropped after its Season 1 finale, which revealed that Sheriff Kerry Kane murdered Hal Jordan.
Lanterns now holds an audience score of 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, the lowest of any DCU project, according to comingsoon.net. The Popcornmeter rating fell to that figure after the Season 1 finale aired on HBO.
The finale revealed that Sheriff Kerry Kane murdered Hal Jordan. Viewers also criticized the episode for a lack of action and for visual effects, including the wirework in John Stewart's first flight sequence.
John Stewart never wears his Green Lantern suit in Lanterns. Showrunner Chris Mundy said on The Ringer-Verse podcast that the team scrapped the Green Lantern costume.
How Lanterns compares with other DCU titles
Creature Commandos sits at 79%, while Superman earned a Verified Hot 90%. Peacemaker Season 2 also holds 79%, and Supergirl stands at 72%.
HBO has not disclosed viewership data for the Lanterns finale or announced a Season 2 renewal.
Quick answers
What is Lanterns' Rotten Tomatoes audience score?
Lanterns holds a Popcornmeter score of 70%, the lowest among all DCU projects.
Why did John Stewart not wear the Green Lantern suit in Lanterns?
Showrunner Chris Mundy said on The Ringer-Verse podcast that the team scrapped the Green Lantern costume.
Has HBO renewed Lanterns for Season 2?
HBO has not announced a Season 2 renewal or disclosed viewership data for the finale.