Lanterns Episode 5 Ends 2016 Storyline With Major DCU Shift

The fifth episode of HBO's "Lanterns" concluded the series' 2016 storyline with a series of seismic events that reshaped the DC Universe's Green Lantern Corps. In the episode, titled "Lights Out," John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre, defeated and killed the Manhunter Zoe Macon, then made the shocking decision to refuse the Green Lantern ring, setting the stage for a new hero to take up the mantle. The episode's climax centered on a large-scale battle in the town of Rushville. The conflict pitted Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart against the Manhunter Zoe Macon (Poorna Jagannathan), her loyal townsfolk, and the vengeful alien forces led by Antaan. The ensuing chaos resulted in significant destruction and multiple deaths, including those of William Macon and Antaan himself. A pivotal moment occurred when Hal Jordan, in a desperate bid to secure his position, crashed a car with John Stewart inside, severely injuring his trainee. John was subsequently healed by Zoe Macon using advanced Manhunter technology.