Wikimedia Commons/Lanterns HBO Celebrity HBO's Green Lantern series takes a True Detective turn. A grounded, Earth-based crime mystery with Hal Jordan and John Stewart. March 15, 2026 AceShowbiz - The first teaser for Lanterns, HBO's new series based on the DC Comics Green Lantern characters, offers a grounded and intriguing look at the show's tone and character dynamics. Rather than focusing heavily on superhero action, the teaser presents a more atmospheric, Earth-centered narrative reminiscent of HBO's True Detective.