Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre on the Shocks and Fears Behind 'Lanterns' The pilot episode of DC/HBO's "Lanterns" left viewers stunned with its flash forward twist, echoing the shocking endings of other high profile series.
But beneath this dramatic flourish lies a nuanced commentary on modern superhero storytelling.
Kyle Chandler, who plays Hal Jordan, credits the show's non linear structure for allowing him to experiment with different narrative paths. "It was like 3D chess," he explains.