Lanterns Episode 2 Reveals Manhunter Behind Abin Sur's Death

The second episode of HBO's "Lanterns" deepens the central mystery in Rushville, Nebraska, while significantly expanding the series' connection to the broader DC Universe. The episode reveals that the death of the original Green Lantern, Abin Sur, was not an accident but was caused by a Manhunter, a synthetic being now believed to be hiding in the small town. This development intertwines the local investigation with a galactic threat, as a group of alien refugees gives Green Lantern trainee John Stewart 48 hours to locate the Manhunter or face the destruction of the area.

The episode begins with veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler, continuing his training of John Stewart, portrayed by Aaron Pierre. After a failed flight lesson, Hal sends John to his home in Coast City to retrieve a power battery. While John is away, Hal investigates the metal detectors at the Rushville football field, the site of a mass shooting from the first episode. He discovers they are not metal detectors at all but advanced technology capable of identifying disguised aliens. This leads him to the local American Legion outpost, which is similarly equipped, and into a tense...