Lanterns Writer Wants Iconic Alien for Season 2

The future of the DCU's Lanterns series hangs in the balance as fans await renewal news. Writer Venessa Baden Kelly has expressed a strong desire to introduce the iconic Green Lantern, Kilowog, in a potential second season. This inclusion is seen as a way to address criticisms of the first season's grounded, detective-drama approach, which some fans felt lacked sufficient cosmic elements and powers.

Kilowog, a formidable alien and a key trainer within the Green Lantern Corps., would represent a significant shift from the human-centric storytelling of Season 1. His presence would bring the HBO series closer to the diverse, alien nature of the Green Lantern universe as depicted in the comics. This change could potentially win over viewers who were not satisfied with the initial eight episodes.

Narratively, Kilowog's introduction could be logically integrated following the Season 1 finale. John's possession of a non-standard ring and his assumption of Earth's protector role are likely to draw attention from Oa. This scenario provides a plausible reason for Kilowog to be dispatched to investigate or train John in the use of his new Power Ring, offering a compelling hook for a second season.