Lanterns | The Grounded Blueprint for James Gunn’s DCU
I can’t believe we’re already at the halfway point of Lanterns. The season kicked off with a bang and has somehow gotten better every week. This series has done an incredible job of introducing us to the Green Lantern mythos. And, it fits perfectly into James Gunn’s new DCU while maintaining its own distinct identity.
One of the things I love most about Gunn’s approach is that every show and movie gets to stand on its own, yet still connect to the broader universe. I watch this and immediately know it belongs in the DCU. As someone who was never a Green Lantern fan, it’s crazy how much this show has completely drawn me in. Every week, I’m hyped with HBO Max launched and ready. The second the episode drops, I hit play.
That’s a great feeling, and it’s exactly what I want from the broader DCU. I want to feel this level of anticipation, not just for myself, but for the entire fanbase. I hope this prestige quality transcends Lanterns and sets the standard moving forward. Honestly, I’d love it if the team behind this series tackled Batman next.
