A midseason trailer for Lanterns, the HBO TV show, has been released, offering a glimpse into the upcoming storyline and hinting at major developments in the series. The trailer, released on September 17, previews the final three episodes of the show, which are expected to take place in the year 2026. The episode titles and plot details are considered major spoilers for fans who haven’t yet watched the show’s first five episodes. If you’d rather discover the story without prior knowledge, you might want to pause here. Among the most anticipated developments is the introduction of Guy Gardner, who is set to take on the role of Earth’s new Green Lantern. However, he is unlikely to assist John Stewart in his investigation into the mysterious death of Hal Jordan. The trailer also suggests that John Stewart and the Hal-O-Gram — a digital backup of Hal’s consciousness stored in his power ring — will travel to alien worlds to uncover more about Hal’s past. Additionally, Sinestro, Hal’s former mentor and villain, is expected to play a significant role. He appears to have escaped from the space jail where he was previously held, raising questions about who might have helped him. The trailer also hints at a tense but possibly respectful reunion between John Stewart and a version of Hal Jordan who is alive in the year 2026. This reunion is set against the backdrop of a decade of conflict, as the two characters have not seen each other since a brutal showdown in a previous episode. Despite their animosity, John remains in the city of Rushville to investigate Hal’s presumed death. This investigation is expected to explore the events surrounding Hal’s supposed demise, which was first introduced in the first episode of the series. The midseason trailer also appears to be inspired by Blackest Night, a highly acclaimed Green Lantern comic series from 2009 to 2010. This storyline involved multiple Green Lanterns, including John Stewart, Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, and Kyle Rayner, as well as other DC characters. The series introduced the character Nekron, who has the power to reanimate dead superheroes. The trailer suggests that Hal Jordan might be brought back from the dead, possibly through a method that doesn’t involve Nekron. One key moment in the trailer features Sinestro saying, “Hal didn’t have to die in vain. I know a way…” before the line is cut off. Fans are speculating that this could be a hint that Sinestro knows how to revive Hal. Additionally, the trailer shows a mysterious mark on Hal’s arm, similar to the one John Stewart had after being healed by a character called Zoe. If this mark indicates that a tissue sample was taken from Hal, it could allow for his body to be cloned and the Hal-O-Gram to be integrated into the clone, effectively bringing him back to life. Whether or not Nekron will be involved remains unclear, but the storyline could still be influenced by Blackest Night, even if it takes a different approach.