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Only one can wear the ring.
Two intergalactic cops, new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
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Checked Nov 10, 2026
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Two intergalactic cops, new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
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Episode 1
After a fatal shooting, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart set out to prove it was an extraterrestrial event.
Directed by James HawesWritten by Tom King, Damon Lindelof, Chris MundyGuest stars Jason Ritter, Chris Coy, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Cary Christopher, Cairo Cash Lee, Noah Gibson Slates, Jaylen Lyndon Hunter, Michael Ocampo
Episode 2
While John's middling errand ultimately proves eventful, Hal makes waves in Rushville – which only inspires him to dig deeper.
Directed by James HawesWritten by Chris Mundy, Vanessa Baden KellyGuest stars Jason Ritter, Paul Ben-Victor, John Venable, Jonney Ahmanson, Craig Baxley Jr., Kamy Bruder, Jim Charmatz, Victor Broadley
Episode 3
When his dad misunderstands a contact attempt from the Guardians, John is put forth as the next best option to fulfill the Green Lantern destiny. Then, after a lifetime of preparation, John finally gets his chance to interview for the Guardians.
Directed by Stephen WilliamsWritten by Vanessa Baden KellyGuest stars J. Alphonse Nicholson, Cairo Cash Lee, Noah Gibson Slates, Jaylen Lyndon Hunter, Laura Linney, Mark D. Espinoza, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Jayce Eiland
Episode 4
As the 48-hour deadline nears, John develops a new theory about the Manhunter's location, leading him and Hal to run their next move by Sheriff Kane. Meanwhile, Hal's visit to Sinestro has consequences.
Directed by Geeta PatelWritten by Breannah GibsonGuest stars Cary Christopher, Michael Ocampo, Laura Linney, Paul Ben-Victor, Jason Manuel Olazabal, Jasmine Cephas Jones, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Eric Staves
Episode 5
As the Macon family's history unravels, Rushville mobilizes in the face of the escalating threat. As John is placed in an impossible position, Hal risks everything in a final attempt to take down the Manhunter.
Directed by Geeta PatelWritten by Justin Britt-GibsonGuest stars Jason Ritter, Cary Christopher, Michael Ocampo, Laura Linney, Paul Ben-Victor, Jasmine Cephas Jones, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Brooklyn Mackie
Episode 6
Now in business with his brother Marcus, John is on the verge of landing a major investor for his innovative take on panic rooms when an unexpected phone call pulls him back to Rushville - and everything he worked so hard to leave behind.
Directed by Stephen WilliamsWritten by Damon Lindelof, Justin Britt-GibsonGuest stars Jason Ritter, Michael Ocampo, Jasmine Cephas Jones, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jim Charmatz, Victor Broadley, Nathan Fillion, Amie MacKenzie
Episode 7
Finding themselves on another planet, Hal and John must put aside their fractured past to solve a murder. Along their journey, both men are forced to confront the ghosts of their pasts...and the ways their childhoods shaped who they are today.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Tom King, Damon LindelofGuest stars Jason Ritter, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Cairo Cash Lee, John Venable, Ulrich Thomsen, Shea Pritchard, Romeo Brown, Hannah Christine Shetler
Episode 8
As John and Hal draw closer to the truth, John comes to an unexpected understanding with Sheriff Kane... just as a chilling new discovery emerges.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Tom King, Damon Lindelof, Chris MundyGuest stars Jason Ritter, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Jim Charmatz, Victor Broadley, Ulrich Thomsen, Nathan Fillion, Shea Pritchard
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
Kyle ChandlerHal Jordan / Halogram
Aaron PierreJohn Stewart
Kelly MacdonaldSheriff Kerry Kane
Jason RitterWilliam 'Billy' Macon
Chris CoyWaylon Sanders
Cary ChristopherYoung Noah Macon
Cairo Cash LeeAdolescent John
Noah Gibson SlatesAdolescent Marcus
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