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Lanterns Episode 8 Dirt and Stars Synopsis

Episode Written by: Chris Mundy, Tom King and Damon Lindeloff

Episode Directed By: Alik Sakharov

In 2016, in the aftermath of the destruction of Rushville, Kerry Kane rushes to make sure Hal Jordan is safe in the debris of the motel. Ten years later, in 2026 Kerry is waiting for Hal as he is released from prison, and despite the town’s hostility, the two begin a relationship. 

Hal gradually rebuilds his life and tries to make amends for the destruction he caused, but his fragile second chance is shattered when his home is firebombed. Noah, Kerry’s son, secretly saves Hal using his extraordinary abilities.

Meanwhile, back in the alien world, John Stewart discovers the truth about Noah from Sinestro, that Noah is a Manhunter, created through Zoe’s experiments and struggling against his own programming. 

Sinestro reveals that Noah freed him from captivity and commissioned him to create a powerful Lantern fuelled by fear. John takes the Lantern but is warned that using it could have consequences.

When John confronts Noah, the teenager admits that he killed Hal, apparently to prevent him from revealing his secret to his mum, Kerry. Noah then reveals the terrifying conflict inside him: part of him wants a normal human life, while his Manhunter programming urges him towards power and destruction. Terrified of what he might become, Noah removes John’s ring and asks him to kill him after his final game as Quarterback for his team, the Pioneers.

At the football match, John watches the game with Kerry, where finally the real truth is revealed. Hal, after being saved by Noah, understood his true identity and urged Kerry to flee with her son. Terrified of losing Noah and believing Hal would expose him, Kerry shoots Hal in the head. John chooses not to turn Kerry in, believing Hal would have wanted Noah protected.

With Noah choosing to continue his normal life, John makes his own decision. He summons Guy Gardner and declares that he will protect Earth independently of the Guardians and the Green Lantern Corps. He says to Guy “You take the stars, I’ll take the dirt.” After one final conversation with Hal’s holographic imprint, John embraces the fear he has spent fighting and creates his own Lantern oath. He returns to his family, charges his ring and finally takes flight and becoming Earth’s Green Lantern on his own terms.

Lanterns Episode 8 Cast

• Aaron Pierre as John Stewart
• Kelly MacDonald as Sheriff Kelly
• Jason Ritter as Billy Macon
• Jake B Miller as Martin Jordan
• Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro
• Hannah Shelter as Maggie
• Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan
• Shea Pritchard as Noah Macon

Rushville Redneck Bar Quiz

During each podcast we'll ask a question about each episode in our Lantern's Redneck Bar Quiz. You can send in your answers each week to feedback@tvpodcastindustries.com At the end of the eight episode series the fellow Lantern with the most correct answers will be in with the chance of getting their hands on some Lanterns goodies. All questions will be updated on: https://www.tvpodcastindustries.com

Question 8: What is the name of the beer that Kerry Kane brings Hal when he leaves prison in 2026?

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