In the previous episode of Lanterns, John Stewart created a sentient construct after using the Lantern power ring and kept it alive long after Hal Jordan took the ring back. Accomplishing one of the two is impressive. Doing both is one of the most amazing things viewers have seen in Peter Safran and James Gunn’s DC Universe, and that says a lot. As great as John Stewart’s bird trick was, that was small potatoes compared to what viewers learned.
There’s a Manhunter in Nebraska, and that means there’s trouble coming - and not just from them. A group of aliens kidnapped John in the previous episode and told him that if he doesn’t find the Manhunters and contact them within 48 hours, they’ll blow up the town. Judging by the seriousness of the situation and the lengths they went to contact John Stewart, the alien race is deadly serious.
Yes, episode 2 of Lanterns showed that the hype for HBO’s newest show is all warranted. With that in mind, here's when you can watch episode 3 so you don’t miss what’s next.
Lanterns season 1 episode 3 release time on HBO and HBO Max
Lanterns season 1 episode 3, titled “OutKast”, is set to premiere in the US on Sunday, August 30, at 9:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. PT, 8:00 p.m. CT, and 7:00 p.m. MT on both HBO and HBO Max. It will immediately start airing on HBO at the top of the hour while also being available to stream on HBO Max from then, too.
As HBO Max is a worldwide streaming platform, DC fans will be able to watch around the globe in locations that provide the platform. With that in mind, here are all of the times you can watch Lanterns episode 3 in your region, including in areas such as the UK, India, and Australia:
- Hawaii: 3:00 p.m. HST on Sunday, August 30
- Alaska: 5:00 p.m. AKDT on Sunday, August 30
- West Coast of the US: 6:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, August 30
- Mountain Time: 7:00 p.m. MT on Sunday, August 30
- Midwest of the US: 8:00 p.m. CT on Sunday, August 30
- East Coast of the US: 9:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 30
- Canada (Crave): 9:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Augist 30
- Brazil: 10:00 p.m. BRT on Sunday, August 30
- Portugal and Western Europe: 3:00 a.m. WEST on Monday, August 31
- UK (Sky Atlantic / HBO Max): 2:00 a.m. GMT on Monday, August 31
- Spain and Central Europe: 3:00 a.m. CEST on Monday, August 31
- Bulgaria and Eastern Europe: 4:00 a.m. EEST on Monday, August 31
- India: 6:30 a.m. IST on Monday, August 31
- New Zealand (Neon): 1:00 p.m. NZST on Monday, August 31
What to expect in the next episode of Lanterns
Episode 2 of Lanterns concluded with Hal Jordan asking Sinestro about Manhunters, and we can only hope that the conversation is shown in length in the upcoming episodes. Fans of the show want to see what the former Green Lantern knows about the Manhunter, and comic book readers want to see what actor Ulrich Thomsen can do as Sinestro.
However, the third episode will also be offering up a different storyline, too. The preview above shows John Stewart as a kid with his father and his mother, Bernadette (played by Nicole Ari Parker). As expected, she doesn’t seem too happy with how John’s father has been raising their son. The upcoming episode should show how Bernadette and John Sr.'s relationship molded John into the adult that we're seeing. If this writer had to guess, it's likely why John Jr. doesn't drink alcohol and remains so disciplined.
It sounds like we're getting the origin story of John Stewart - and we can't wait to see that!
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