Is HBO’s Lanterns Setting Up the DCU’s Blackest Night?

The upcoming TV series on HBO named Lanterns is set to explore the Green Lantern universe in a manner reminiscent of True Detective. The main characters, Hal Jordan (played by Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart, will be investigating an earthbound mystery that ties into the broader narrative across various DC films and shows, as hinted by James Gunn, head of DC Studios. In simpler terms, Gunn suggested that these two Green Lanterns will uncover a deep-rooted terror on Earth, acting like supercops in their world.

Gotham PD Creator Says The Batman Spinoff Was Like a “1970s Cop Show”

2020 saw the emerging HBO Max streaming platform unveiling plans for a “Batman” spinoff series titled “Gotham PD,” nestled within Matt Reeves’ Batman Epic Crime Saga. This series would delve into the intricacies of Gotham City’s corruption, offering a corrupt cop’s perspective. The production was set to be overseen by Matt Reeves and Dylan Clark, with Terence Winter, acclaimed creator of “Boardwalk Empire” and writer of gangster dramas such as “The Sopranos” and “Tulsa King,” serving as the series’ writer and showrunner. However, later in 2020, Winter departed from the Warner Bros. Television project, attributing his decision to creative disagreements.

DECAPOLICE Delayed to 2026, Will Also Launch for PC

Level-5’s open-world detective role-playing game DECAPOLICE, which sparked interest upon its announcement last year, appears to be taking longer to reach the market than initially anticipated by its developers. Initially scheduled for release in 2023, the game was delayed to 2024, but has now been postponed once more.