{
  "id": 12927916,
  "title": "‘Lanterns’ Finale Blasts Off With Record 10.5 Million Viewers Globally",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/lanterns-finale-blasts-off-with-record-10-5-million-viewers-globally",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T18:26:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/lanterns-finale-ratings-hbo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The finale of HBO's \"Lanterns\" set new records with a staggering 10.5 million viewers worldwide and 7.2 million in the U.S. over a three-day span, marking an impressive 13% increase from the premiere's global audience of 9.3 million and a 9% rise from its U.S. premiere of 6.6 million. Episode 7 had 7 million U.S. viewers in its first three days. \"Lanterns\" currently averages 19.3 million global viewers, putting it among the top five HBO series launches on platforms. The series premiere's viewership has doubled its first-week figures, with the first episode nearing 30 million. Despite not being renewed for a second season, the finale hints at Aaron Pierre's John Stewart potentially appearing in the upcoming \"Superman\" sequel \"Man of Tomorrow\" set for release in summer 2027. Meanwhile, HBO's original drama series \"War\" has drawn over 2 million U.S. viewers in three days, similar to the debut of \"Love & Death,\" which garnered 4.8 million U.S. viewers over its season. New episodes of \"War\" release weekly on Thursdays on HBO and HBO Max.",
  "summary": "With an average of over 19 million viewers, the DC series ranks among HBO’s top five series launches The post ‘Lanterns’ Finale Blasts Off With Record 10.5 Million Viewers Globally appeared first on TheWrap .",
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Lanterns’ Season Finale Sets Series’ New Audience Record With Over 10 Million Global Viewers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/lanterns-season-finale-sets-series-new-audience-record-with-over-10",
        "published": "2026-10-08T18:36:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}