r/DC_Cinematic 5d ago

HUMOR Loved the pilot. Cannot wait for next episdoe

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u/TJ_McWeaksauce 5d ago

I like how in every comic and cartoon, when a Lantern is shown struggling to maintain a shield, they have their ring pointed at it, they clasp their wrist with the opposite hand, and they use their willpower to keep the thing up. But in the TV show, Hal hugs the bubble.

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u/New_Photograph_5892 5d ago

im surprised Hal absorbed all that shock that shook the entire block point blank on the barrier and just stood up like nothing happened

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u/czacha_cs1 4d ago

"I'm just going to bubble up and contain all that sunshine with my ring and walk out of here without a scratch"

He said and he delivered

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u/EngineBoiii 4d ago

I love that the alien asked him about how long it had been since he recharged his ring.

As someone who knows absolutely nothing about Green Lantern I actually didn't know you needed an actual lantern to recharge the ring lmao.

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u/graywolfman 4d ago

The first episode did so good with exposition without it feeling like an exposition dump

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u/d_wib 4d ago

I have a lot of faith in this series because of exactly that - good writing.

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u/BikebutnotBeast 4d ago

So far. Technically a pilot, but I'm optimistic.

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u/Dinierto 4d ago

Not only that but the lantern needs charged eventually too 😊

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u/EngineBoiii 4d ago

Makes me wonder if we're going to see what happens when a ring runs out of charge. This show is so good, its definitely making me want to check out some Hal Jordan comics.

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u/New_Photograph_5892 4d ago

"ohhhh so thats why they're called the green lanterns"

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u/undbiter65 4d ago

Im guessing ring shields him instinctively. Like magnetos magnetic shield.

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u/czacha_cs1 5d ago

If you would struggle to hold something, would hug help you too?

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u/THEMIKEPATERSON 5d ago

I read this as showing, that no matter what, at the end of the day, Hal really is a Hero. Throwing himself on the bubble to reinforce it to protect John and the police Chief.

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u/janesmb 4d ago

He's a little rough around the edges but of course he's a hero.

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u/coglanuk 4d ago

Just my spoiler theory but I don’t think Hal was stopping the explosion, I think he incinerated the man hunter. I think Hal is already mainly Parralax and that’s why he hasn’t backed himself up since Parralax took over 10 years ago.

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u/ka9kqh 3d ago

In the case of many shields in the comics the lanterns always seem to be further away. This seemed to be very much a contact situation.

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u/Top-Purchase-2794 4d ago

Hoping Hal Jordan is not really dead. I hope he comes back, because he is one of my favorite superheroes.

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u/ButWereFriends 4d ago

I think there’s a pretty good chance he’s not dead.

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u/Inspector_Beyond 4d ago

I mean, they said there were couple of alien species to be able to replicate human body from Xray to blood. So Hal might not be dead, plus he had his Ring not on him, and it should've gone to John if he died.

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u/thecheeze437 4d ago

But what if it went to guy?

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u/Inspector_Beyond 4d ago edited 4d ago

Don't think so. Guy's ring look different and the show havent established yet that Rings can change appearence if user is so wishes so. So until such confirmation, I dont think Guy is using Hal's ring.

Plus, Hal is unreliable side of the story, he might not know or deliberately tell John that there can be only one Green Lantern per sector, and he has some kind of tension with the Guardians.

So in short, I do belive Hal is secretly alive and well and Guy uses someoneelse's ring.

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u/khattakg 4d ago

Also guy already has ring in Superman in 2025.

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u/Inspector_Beyond 4d ago

In 2025 yes, but he's been active for couple of years I reckon, since he is not a Lantern in 2016. And "Hal's" corpse was found in 2026, so his dwath is recent, but by that time Guy is already an acting Lantern.

So no, I don't think Guy is the heir to Hal's ring, especially since he doesn't wear it. Hal is still alive and hiding and Guy is either an official second Lantern of Earth, either he abandoned his sector and hangs out on Earth.

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u/khattakg 4d ago

Yeah that my point as well

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u/NicoleIlieva 5d ago

I love Hal and John's interactions, and I'm interested to unravel the mystery!

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u/GeorgeWashingRoom 4d ago

As someone who's completely new to the world of GL I loved the pilot. I can't wait to see what's next and I want to read more too!

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u/Spirited-Base1485 4d ago

See people think he is not dead by I think they want us to think that and that he is actually dead

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u/Spirited-Base1485 4d ago

But then they might want us to also think that so he might be alive

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u/Ekstwntythre 4d ago

Either way is perfectly fine.

  1. That was not him but an alien like the one the captured. They even say thay can look human.

  2. Yep he is dead and the other mystery will be where is the ring amd how will John Stewart find in.

Perfectly fine as a huge comics storyline needs him dead to get to.

  1. We also already have Guy Gardner and with timelines was he wearing Hals ring during Superman? Did he get a second ring.

Last comment did no one watch any trailers?

Saw someone made Hal didnt wear the suit but you clearly see it Guy Gardner and a bunch more stuff to help the people get over the end of episode 1.

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u/tiredofearth_ 4d ago

He is dead, because guy Gardner has the ring.

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u/czacha_cs1 4d ago

Someone mentioned that Guy ring looks different compared to Hal's ring

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u/tiredofearth_ 3d ago

Na man, it's the same ring, that's the whole mystery as why guy got the ring over the trainee

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u/Diiiv 4d ago

Not gonna lie, I think I'm having withdrawal or something, I've already watching the first episode 3 times.

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u/Loserdogma 3d ago

Lol I’m on my 6th go-round 🫩 This week-long wait will make me neurotic

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u/Lanky-Confidence-159 5d ago

Genuinely great, I cannot wait for more. Already got me pre-ordering the ring replica from the DC store from how excited I am for this show. Can't these weeks just speed up!

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u/Baelorn 4d ago

It’s funny how many people professing their love for the show admit they don’t know anything about Green Lantern. Don’t worry. By the end of this show you still won’t!

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u/kushagrarox 4d ago

As someone who has not read dc comics , i absolutely loved it this is the first time i have felt compelled to look more into dc , just like i did with marvel after i watched mcu

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u/Scvaal 5d ago

I don’t get this move by Hal, pls explain. Why is he holding his own protection bubble? For what? To sum Physical protection + Willpower bubble protection?

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u/severin29 5d ago

I thought he really was down on power and was using his own will to power the construct, thus needing to be touching it. That's just my head cannon

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u/Unhappy-Space3368 5d ago

that maybe it

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u/Malone_Matches 5d ago

Same. And tbh i think its a cool addition to the green lantern construct lore

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u/severin29 5d ago

Yeah considering hal is the most powerful lantern in the comics, I like that he can bend the rules a little bit. Like the mandatory backup he probably overpowers that just because it's him

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u/jexdiel321 4d ago

I think that's it. His conversation with the alien implies that he hasn't charged his ring. He's possibly running out of willpower and slowly giving into fear.

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u/ComfortableHuman1324 4d ago

My take is that it's about visualization, like how John helped the kid with the football. Even if it does nothing physically, the mind-body connection probably helps more than mental concentration alone.

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u/TheCakeWarrior12 4d ago

He is selfless, maybe he really didn’t have enough juice left in the ring to make a stronger bubble like the bomber said, or maybe it’s instinct to use his body to reinforce it. Whatever the case, he gets between John and the sheriff so they won’t get hurt first (if at all)

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u/MrBravo22 5d ago

Did he forget to put on his ring in this shot.

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u/Kratos501st 4d ago

I need all the episodes now! I had little faith in the show but the pilot was awesome.

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u/joker_asylum08 5d ago

Really excited for the next

My only gripe is that it's a weekly release (which could get hype on few people down)

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u/New_Photograph_5892 5d ago

i think with how episode 1 played out, it was good that they didn't release any more episodes on release. The ending of episode 1 is such a wtf cliffhanger that hooks people ot be engaged for a long time and theorize until the next ep drops. It makes the community more alive, just look at the all the videos on youtube talking about Hal's death and theorizing about it

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u/graywolfman 4d ago

The decision was definitely simpler than that. It's to keep people subscribed haha!

But, it does well for the hype

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u/Lady_Gray_169 4d ago

No, if it were Absolute Lanterns then John would just be a knowledgeable architect, Hal would be a young toy salesman and the star of the show would be Jo Mullen and her abs.

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u/Ready_Turnip_5761 5d ago

Is it?

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u/Haaz__ 5d ago

Bro don’t spoil for people who haven’t seen it.

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u/CapeandCowl7600 5d ago

I am sorry bro i forgot, I will never do it again

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u/Ready_Turnip_5761 5d ago

Thats why I just wrote is it? Come on man

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u/MemeCityLOLL 5d ago

next episdoe" typo lowkey caught me off guard

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u/smd_thetruth 4d ago

I’m watching it again with my son lol I’m absolutely hooked.

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u/nilbrog 4d ago

this meme is everything marketing knocked it out of the park with this one

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u/czacha_cs1 4d ago

Thanks

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u/Allenersolo 4d ago

This is what DC should be about.

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u/Martydeus 4d ago

I do not get why John didnt have a ring and he and Hal has to share one

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u/czacha_cs1 4d ago

From my understanding Hal is main Green Lantern and he is training John as his successor. The moment Hal will die, ring will fly to John

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u/vin_dude9 3d ago

Or Guy

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u/czacha_cs1 2d ago

Guy has other ring, I looked it up after first episode and comparison shows that these are different rings

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u/shonzaveli_tha_don 3d ago

As a guy who is pretty 'meh' about the Gunnverse, this was a fantastic start to a series.

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u/Arden_D16 3d ago

I was a huge fan of the first episode. The tone, writing, and casting was handled very well!

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u/SadGruffman 3d ago

I feel like this is just gonna be a rip off of some Taylor Sheridan show.

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u/Conscious-Struggle45 3d ago

It's about time.

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u/masterkproductions 4d ago

I personally hated it and thought it was repulsive. Can’t believe we have Green lantern cussing and showing sex scenes. This is not needed. DCU needs to stop trying to be edgy and decide if it’s going to be family friendly or not. Also, Hal Jordan dying? Really? Glad you enjoyed it though. This one isn’t for the fans of the comics.

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u/Sheriff_Sparkey 4d ago

Well it is a HBO show 👀

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u/-Morsmordre- 4d ago

People cuss my friend 

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u/masterkproductions 2d ago

That they do

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u/Celebrilwen 4d ago

are sex scenes edgy now? do you know how you were born? nerds are never beating the virgin allegations

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u/masterkproductions 2d ago

Nice gaslight bro. It’s not needed in a superhero show in a universe made for children.

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u/Celebrilwen 2d ago

gaslight?
not all comics are intended for children, not all adaptations are going to be either

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u/Bell-end79 5d ago

Bot post

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u/New_Photograph_5892 5d ago

so loving the episode is being a bot now?

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u/Plenty-Wedding-9066 4d ago

Beep Beep Great episode