‘Lanterns’ Ending Explained: How the Finale Sets Up John Stewart in 'Man of Tomorrow'

Here's how the Lanterns finale impacts DC's upcoming Man of Tomorrow movie and the fate of John Stewart.

The short version

• The first episode of HBO’s Lanterns set up two big mysteries: What are extraterrestrials doing in Rushville, Nebraska, and who killed Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler)?
• The season finale at long last reveals the truth about Hal’s death — along with more of Rushville’s secrets.
• “Dirt and Stars” also sets up a new conflict with big implications for the future of the DC Universe .

What happened

If you still have questions after watching, here’s what’s going on. Then someone sets Hal’s home on fire, and the former Green Lantern is trapped inside while trying to rescue his pet carnivorous plant Earl.

Why it matters

Hal succumbs to smoke inhalation, but Noah rescues Hal from the fire and heals him with the same advanced technology Noah’s grandmother Zoe (Poorna Jagannathan) used on John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) in episode 5.

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