# Lanterns creator says realism was "totally the goal" for the gritty new superhero drama because they're "trying to tell a real story"

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/dc-tv-shows/lanterns-creator-says-realism-was-totally-the-goal-for-the-gritty-new-superhero-drama-because-theyre-trying-to-tell-a-real-story/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7fb06587aaca799b81fa6c)
- **Published:** 2026-08-15
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #articles #because #creator #drama #goal #gritty #lanterns #newsletter
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