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Lanterns Soars: Record Viewership Ignites DC Series
3 Sep
Summary
- Third episode garnered 10 million global viewers, 7 million in the US.
- Pilot episode surpassed 20 million worldwide viewers since August 16.
- Series follows intergalactic cops investigating a dark, earth-based mystery.
The DC Studios series "Lanterns" is achieving significant audience growth, with its third episode capturing a record 10 million global viewers within three days of its Sunday debut. Of these, 7 million viewers were based in the United States, highlighting strong domestic interest.
Since its premiere on August 16, the pilot episode of "Lanterns" has garnered more than 20 million viewers worldwide. The series, co-created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, launched as one of HBO Max's most popular titles.
"Lanterns" follows new recruit John Stewart, portrayed by Aaron Pierre, and legendary Lantern Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler. The intergalactic duo finds themselves embroiled in a dark, earth-based mystery that has cosmic implications as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. New episodes are broadcast on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on HBO and are simultaneously available on HBO Max.
