Lanterns Episode 6 Recap: Guy Gardner Has Entered The Chat

In the latest episode of Lanterns, we dive deeper into the mystery surrounding the death of Hal Jordan, with a focus on the character of John Stewart. The episode takes place entirely in 2026, revisiting a crucial mystery from the show's premiere: Who killed Hal Jordan?

John Stewart, who has developed a more grounded personality in this iteration, spends a significant portion of the episode around three Green Lanterns. While one is deceased and another appears as a hologram, their presence adds intrigue to the narrative. The episode begins with John proposing the construction of underground football stadiums capable of sheltering 20,000 people each to protect against potential attacks.

His proposal garners support from the Midway City Powers That Be, thanks to his familiarity with superhood.

The episode takes a darker turn when John receives a call from his mother, Bernadette, who informs him that Hal Jordan has been released from prison and is seeking to apologize. Intrigued, John drives to Rushville to confront Hal, only to find him eating at a local cafe. A heated exchange ensues between the two, with John expressing his frustration and disbelief at Hal's actions.

Hal reveals that he took the fall for the town's devastation, claiming that he spent the time while people got killed. Their confrontation escalates, leading to a physical altercation.

Meanwhile, Sheriff Kane informs John that Hal Jordan has been found dead, with a single shot to the head from a 9mm pistol. The body has not been moved, and there is no security footage or witnesses. Kerry, Hal's girlfriend, explains that she and Hal were dating before his imprisonment and that he had written her letters from prison. John is informed that Hal came back to Rushville to apologize, having found Kerry and her son Noah.

As the episode progresses, we learn more about Hal's past and his relationship with John's family. Hal's ring is revealed to be decommissioned and locked away at the Guardians' headquarters on Oa. John and Guy Gardner, portrayed by Nathan Fillion, discuss the implications of Hal's death, with John emphasizing that it is bad optics for him to be involved in the investigation.

The episode concludes with John receiving a voicemail from his father, who has been kicked out of a care facility, and his mother apologizing for lying about Hal's intentions.