Kyle Chandler says Lanterns won't be a "slow burn" after Hal Jordan's episode 1 cliffhanger: "It's an exciting poker game"

The first episode of Lanterns ended, fittingly, in blackest night with a dead body. Despite the premiere shocker – as part of a 2026 flash-forward – reframing the whole show already, Hal Jordan actor Kyle Chandler promises what follows isn't going to be a "slow burn" before we get to the grand reveal. Be warned, major spoilers for Lanterns episode 1 within. Latest Videos FromGamesRadar+ So, Hal Jordan is dead.