Lanterns Episode 8 Trailer Hints at What's to Come in Season Finale, Sparks a Number of Theories

HBO recently unveiled a trailer for Lanterns Episode 8, revealing several key plot points anticipated in the Season 1 finale. Please note that spoilers for Lanterns are forthcoming. In the previous episode, John Stewart and the Hal Jordan hologram faced Sinestro on a peculiar planet, attempting to uncover the identity of the individual responsible for the real Hal Jordan's demise.

It seems they are close to revealing the truth. However, Sinestro holds a secret that might be used to bring back Hal Jordan, who was previously resurrected by John. The teaser hints that Sinestro aims to exploit fear's power to achieve this resurrection, possibly through the alien cloning machine they encountered earlier in the season.

This technology might have been utilized to clone Hal Jordan. Yet, the teaser also hints at the possibility of Hal Jordan's resurrection being a diversion. It's conceivable that Hal fabricated his own death, a notion supported by James Gunn's comment suggesting more layers to Hal's death than initially apparent. The return of Guy Gardner, confirmed by the teaser, also carries implications for this resurrection plan.

Whatever method Sinestro employs to resurrect Hal Jordan, it may pose a significant threat. Is this what Sinestro wants? What do John, Hal, and Guy desire? Hal seems to caution John not to fear his own apprehension, casting doubt on John's apparent priorities. The trailer then shows John gazing upwards, potentially foreshadowing Hal using the ring to fly, a capability John has demonstrated without the ring.

John's special ability to generate constructs independently of the ring is suggested to be fully explored in Episode 8. He may utilize this power to resolve the ongoing crisis. The teaser depicts Hal combating a fire in his home. While the trailer appears to suggest this occurs post-resurrection, it is likely a scene set before his demise.

The edited teaser implies a fire ignited after Hal's resurrection, possibly orchestrated by someone driven by hatred due to Hal's reputation. Noah, the high school student aspiring to be the president of the United States, is believed to be a Manhunter. Theories suggest Kerry concealed Noah's true identity. Was Noah killed by someone to prevent his exposure?

Hal kept a gateway to a planet housing Sinestro in his "failsafe," raising questions about the connection between all these events.