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‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 Attracts 10 Million Viewers Globally on HBO Max, a New Series High

HBO Max’s “Lanterns” continues to grow in viewership. The DC Studios series’ third episode, which premiered Sunday, Aug. 30, averaged 10 million viewers globally and 7 million viewers in the U.S. after three days of viewership, according to the network/streamer. That marks a series high for “Lanterns,” which continues to grow week-to-week since its series […]

‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 Attracts 10 Million Viewers Globally on HBO Max, a New Series High

"Episode 3 of HBO Max series 'Lanterns' reached a staggering 10 million global viewers, a first for the DC Studios show, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. This marks the series' highest viewership and shows a significant week-to-week growth since its premiere. In comparison, the series premiere drew 9.3 million global viewers, with 6.6 million of those from the U.S., placing "Lanterns" among HBO Max's top five series premieres.

The series, which follows Lantern legend Hal Jordan and trainee John Stewart as they investigate a murder, has already surpassed 20 million viewers worldwide since its Aug. 16 premiere. The show also made waves on social media, with #Lanterns trending on X for 11 consecutive hours on its premiere night. "Lanterns" is DC Studios' top series premiere on the platform, outperforming debuts of "It: Welcome to Derry," "The Penguin," and "True Detective: Night Country."

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