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Lanterns finally reveals its Manhunter. Here were the biggest hints at the truth.

In episode 4, "Lanterns" solves one of its biggest mysteries: Who is the Manhunter in Rushville? Did you catch these hints?

Lanterns finally reveals its Manhunter. Here were the biggest hints at the truth.

After four episodes, DC's Lanterns has finally revealed its Manhunter. The mystery of who the Manhunter is in Rushville, Nebraska has been solved, and it turns out to be Zoe Macon, William's wife and John Stewart's occasional confidante and hook-up.

Throughout the series, there were several hints pointing towards Zoe's role as the Manhunter. Her immediate intimacy with John, a Green Lantern, raised suspicions. She chose a strategic approach to get closer to John to gain his trust instead of resorting to brute force.

Zoe's relationship with Macon also served as foreshadowing about her true identity. Macon was aware of Zoe and John's relationship but never retaliated, suggesting he understood the plan was part of Zoe's deception. Macon's story about meeting Zoe during his cancer treatment added another layer to the mystery, hinting at a possible connection between Zoe and Macon.

The series also touched upon the concept of Manhunters latching onto the weak points of society. Zoe's position as a nurse put her in a prime position to establish relationships with Rushville's community, as her mysterious benefactor cured everyone of everything. This power and trust in the community could explain why so many people in Rushville are aware of an alien benefactor among them.

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