# Lanterns Hits Global Viewership High for HBO Max

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Published: 2026-09-03T21:52:58+00:00
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The HBO Max original series "Lanterns" has reached a significant milestone, with its third episode drawing 10 million global viewers and set a new performance peak for the show. This DC Studios production follows two galactic officers, John Stewart and Hal Jordan, as they investigate a gritty homicide in middle America. Recent plot developments explored John Stewart's origin, highlighting his rigorous upbringing and his evaluation by the Guardians to determine his readiness to succeed Jordan. The series has secured its place as one of the platform's most successful launches, with its debut episode alone surpassing 20 million views worldwide. Led by a cast including Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler, the program continues to see a steady increase in audience engagement each week. This commercial success establishes the mystery drama as the highest-rated DC-based premiere in the history of the streaming service. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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