Jordan and Chris discuss the sixth episode of the new DC Studios hit HBO show, Lanterns. Based on the Green Lantern comics, the show follows Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they try to uncover a mystery in Rushville, Nebraska. Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Jason Ritter, and Nathan Fillion. 

They share their top 4 suspects in the murder of Hal Jordan, then they look back at Superman 2025 and Guy Gardner’s role in the film and this episode, and theorize what is to come in the remaining two episodes of Lanterns. They briefly discuss some People v Gorilla Grodd news. 

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Episode Six “Bad Optics”

Directed By: Stephen Williams

Written By: Justin Britt-Gibson & Damon Lindelof

Aired: September 20, 2026

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Back from a brief hiatus, Jordan and Chris discuss the third, fourth and fifth episodes of the new DC Studios hit HBO show, Lanterns. Based on the Green Lantern comics, the show follows Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they try to uncover a mystery in Rushville, Nebraska. Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Jason Ritter, and Nathan Fillion. 

They theorize on if Hal is really dead in 2026, are there two rings now with Guy Gardner around in the present, where the story goes from here and more!  

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Jordan and Chris discuss the second episode of the new DC Studios hit HBO show, Lanterns. Based on the Green Lantern comics, the show follows Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they try to uncover a mystery in Rushville, Nebraska. Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Jason Ritter, and Nathan Fillion. 

They discuss who could the Manhunter be? Is the whole town of Rushville manhunters? Why did Hal go see Sinestro at the end of the episode? When will John get the ring? 

Episode Details:

Episode One: “Trust Fall”

Directed By: James Hawes

Written By: Vanessa Baden Kelly & Chris Mundy 

Aired: August 23, 2026

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Jordan and Chris discuss the news that HBO Max has ordered a new DC Studios series called The People V. Gorilla Grodd, which stars Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, & Wendell Pierce as Perry White. 

Yes, this is the long rumored and confirmed Jimmy Olsen series. What are your thoughts on the news?

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Jordan and Chris discuss the first episode of the new DC Studios hit HBO show, Lanterns. Based on the Green Lantern comics, the show follows Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they try to uncover a mystery in Rushville, Nebraska. Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Jason Ritter, and Nathan Fillion. 

Episode Details:

Episode One: “Pilot”

Directed By: James Hawes

Written By: Chris Mundy & Damon Lindelof & Tom King

Aired: August 16, 2026

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Jordan and Chris are back talking about the latest DCU film, Supergirl. They talk about the mixed to negative reception to the movie, what worked for them, what didn't work for them, if the comic was adapted well and the future of the DCU!

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Jordan and Chris catch up on the latest DC news including: James Gunn sharing a first look at the set of Man of Tomorrow, Adria Arjona joining as Maxima or another surprise role, the new Clayface poster and trailer, and HBO releasing a motion poster for Lanterns. 

Next Week we will cover Episodes 6 and 7 of Daredevil Born Again. 

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Jordan appeared on The Screen Society Podcast a while back to discuss Superman, the latest James Gunn superhero film that rebooted the DC universe. Logan had never seen any DC films other than the Dark Knight trilogy and had very little exposure to Superman in any media other than the occasional cultural osmosis details. They discuss Logan's history with the character, what he knew and what he expected. Then they dive into the film itself. 

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Jordan and Chris share their thoughts on the latest Supergirl movie trailer. They discuss the deviations from the source material, if they expect it to lead into Man of Tomorrow and the future of the DCU as a whole!

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Jordan and Chris are back to discuss all the latest DC News that has recently broke. They discuss the Supergirl trailer and teaser that recently released that shows more Jason Momoa as Lobo. Then they dive into the 12 second Lanterns look from HBO, and when they should expect more. Then they move into discussing the latest updates to Man of Tomorrow including the casting of Lars Eidinger as Brainiac, rumors of Maxima being in the film and the potential of the film taking bits of the story from 1992’s event, Panic in the Sky.

Also, Jordan and Chris share their thoughts on recent news of Christina Hodson writing The Brave and the Bold DCU film, before moving on to talk the latest casting news in Matt Reeves’ Batman Part 2 including Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johannson. 

They wrap up the show with quick thoughts on the WB sale to Netflix and how Paramount won’t give up. 

Jordan on Dingus Den Before the Cape Smallville Coverage:

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