On March 4, HBO Max released a trailer for the upcoming series Lanterns, showcasing its unique murder-mystery narrative set in a small town. The show's creator, Damon Lindelof, faced backlash after remarks he made last year about the series title, which omits the color green. Lindelof, known for his work on Lost and Watchmen, claimed during a podcast appearance that the term "green" was "stupid" and that the series would simply be called Lanterns.
This statement has drawn criticism from Grant Morrison, a celebrated comic book writer who contributed to the Green Lantern franchise. In a recent Substack post, Morrison argued that Lindelof’s dismissal of the word green alienates the very fanbase the show aims to attract. They expressed concern over the approach taken by Lindelof in addressing the material and questioned the reasoning behind his comments.
As the series approaches its debut, fans are left wondering about its direction amid this controversy surrounding its foundational elements.