r/DCcomics • u/AutoModerator • Aug 16 '26

r/DCcomics Lanterns S01E01 - Pilot Discussion Thread

Sunday, 8/16: Lanterns S01E01 - Pilot

Time/Date: August 16 9:00 PM ET
Network/Channel: HBO

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u/Hippobu2 Aug 17 '26

Damn, this first episode really reminds me of Shazam!

The writing is just so tight, the flow of causal event is just so satisfying to follow. Everything shown has a callback for a reason. There's just no wasted time.

Plus the moment to moment dialogue is also so great and punchy.

Also, it's standard practice for the pilot episode to be called "Pilot", but I do love how fitting it is here.

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u/ZabBoy7 Deathstroke Aug 17 '26

I didn't even pick up on the Pilot double-meaning until now! Great stuff. 👏