‘Garbage Universe That Disrespects the Characters of DC’ — Lanterns’ Episode One Ending Has Upset a Lot of Green Lantern Fans
DC’s Lanterns series has sparked significant controversy following its first episode ending. The episode concludes with a time-jump revealing Hal Jordan’s corpse at a football field—without his ring and with John Stewart not possessing it. The show’s creators have confirmed they intend to use dual timelines (2016 and 2026), establishing that Hal Jordan is definitively dead in the present-day storyline.
This revelation has upset a substantial portion of the fanbase. Critics have expressed frustration that the new DC Universe launch removes Hal Jordan as an active character in the present timeline, with some fans declaring they are abandoning the series over this creative direction. The decision represents a significant departure from audience expectations, as Hal Jordan is one of DC’s most iconic Green Lantern iterations.
The show’s creators reportedly anticipated negative fan reactions to this ending. The controversy reflects broader concerns about character treatment in DC’s upcoming cinematic universe, with some viewers perceiving the move as disrespectful to established DC Comics lore and character legacy. The backlash highlights the importance of Hal Jordan to longtime Green Lantern enthusiasts and raises questions about creative direction decisions in the newly rebooted DC Universe.