# I watched the first seven episodes of 'Lanterns' on HBO Max — and the new sci-fi crime show starring Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler is a blindingly brilliant example of how good the DCU can be

> TechRadar Verdict Lanterns is a much-needed ray of hope that lights the way forward for DC Studios after the DCU's darkest day — that being, Supergirl flopping at the box office.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/lanterns-review?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7f5a3e6165a79cfdef3810)
- **Published:** 2026-08-14
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #brilliant #lanterns #blindingly #episodes #aaron #being #chandler #crime
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