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Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for Lanterns season one.

Green Lantern Corps’ light is shining bright in the DC Universe.

After all, HBO Max’s new series Lanterns is bringing the intergalactic police force to the small screen as veteran Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) trains new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) while investigating an extraterrestrial incident in rural Nebraska.

The show—which premiered Aug. 16, with weekly releases until Oct. 4—is the latest addition to DC Comics’ reset, Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, which also includes movies Superman, Supergirl and Clayface. As each project adds a new layer to the DCU, co-CEO James Gunn revealed that the latest series is casting a green spotlight on the franchise’s future.

“Those things are worked in,” he toldRolling Stone last October, also pointing to Supergirl. “We knew both of those stories were a part of what we originally put together, so they’re part of the overall tapestry, but they’re also their own thing.”

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“There’s just a longer, sort of a bigger world we’re building with all these different pieces,” the director continued. “They do all come together and intersect sometimes in a story fashion and sometimes just in a ‘Here’s another piece of the world’ fashion. Lanterns is really important in setting up things.”

Worlds collide in the new series with Rushville Sheriff Kerry Kane (KellyMacdonald)—whom Hal and John must make nice with as they unravel the mystery—having traded the grit of Batman’s Gotham City for the quiet cornfields of the Midwest.

Although Lanterns predominantly takes place in 2016 during the crash in Nebraska, the series also shares glimpses from 1986—during which Hal is tapped as Green Lantern over John’s dad John Stewart Sr. (Sherman Augustus)—1996, when Hal reveals his identity to the world and 2026, when John finds his dead body frozen in Rushville without his ring.

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The crossovers continue with Hal sharing his story during a 60 Minutes interview, which John is seen watching as a child. Around the same time, Superman (David Corenswet) crash-landed on Earth, as confirmed in the 2025 movie’s opening sequence.

By 2016, Hal had been training John at the behest of the Guardians of the Universe for nearly two months, with little to show for it, while they investigated the alien interaction. During that time, one Metropolis visitor flies in.

Indeed, Nathan Fillion reprises his role as Guy Gardner, the brash Justice Gang member, following his appearances in Superman and Peacemaker season two. His cameo begins to put the pieces of the story together, since Guy was previously seen wearing Hal’s ring while helping Superman stop Boravia from invading Jarhanpur.

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“At the end of this episode, Hal is dead,” Lanterns co-creator Tom King explained during the Aug. 16 episode of Lanterns: The Official Podcast. “But also, you see John’s hand. He’s not wearing that ring. Guy has the ring.”

And he asked the questions fans are also wondering: “Why does Guy end up with the ring? Where do we go after this? ‘Cause this moves us forward.”

Although John is considered Hal’s backup in Lanterns, some of the comics take a different approach. He is actually Guy’s backup in the comics, which leads him to the ring since Guy was hit by a bus and was unable to perform his duties.

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And it seems Guy is here to stay, with the character having the most appearances across all projects so far, which Fillion is here for.

“I like the idea that he is the connective tissue,” TheRookie star told Screen Rant in August. “He’s the thread that weaves throughout the fabric of this universe.”

While fans wait to see what happens next in Lanterns, keep reading for more shows to keep an eye out for.

Netflix

Outer Banks (Netflix) – Aug. 20Season five finds the Pogues at their absolute breaking point following the tragic loss of JJ in Morocco. Stranded far from home and mourning the heart of their crew, they’ve lost the Blue Crown and continue to face a gauntlet of familiar threats. With Chandler Groff still at large, Dalia and the Corsairs closing in, and the Kooks ensuring the Pogues have no home to return to, John B, Sarah, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo must rely on their scrappy instincts—and an uneasy alliance with Rafe—to keep from falling apart for good. Their mission is now a desperate race to reclaim their future and finally win the freedom they’ve been chasing since the beginning. It’s the Pogues against the world as they seek to avenge their best friend and bring it on home…one final time.

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Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter (Prime Video) – Aug. 20The documentary explores the extraordinary journey of tennis GOAT Novak Djokovic, who began playing on the hardscrabble courts of Serbia and rose to become the most accomplished champion in the history of men’s tennis.

Disney

The Girls: A Khloe Kardashian Project (Hulu) – Aug. 21Step inside Khloé Kardashian‘s inner circle as her closest friends navigate the highs and lows of motherhood, marriage, dating, business, and life in the spotlight. From career milestones and family challenges to girls’ trips, launch parties, and life-changing decisions, these ambitious women come together through their shared connection to Khloé. But as they spend more time together and get to know one another on a deeper level, unexpected tensions, old wounds, and clashing perspectives begin to surface – testing whether these friendships can grow as their lives continue to evolve.

Apple TV

The Dynasty: UConn Huskies (Apple TV) – Aug. 21The three-part documentary chronicles the rise of the most dominant program in college basketball history. Featuring exclusive interviews with the 2025 National Championship team and legendary voices spanning generations of UConn basketball, the series explores the pursuit of excellence, the expectations that accompany sustained success, and the people who upheld that standard across generations. Through never-before-seen archival footage and intimate access, the series digs into the obsession, pressure, sacrifices and ruthless culture that transformed a basketball program into an unrivaled phenomenon.

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9/11 Reunited (National Geographic) – Aug. 21Comemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the original documentary reflects on the victims killed, the courage displayed in response and the resilience that followed while preserving these stories for future generations.

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Stillwater (Apple TV) – Aug. 21Stillwater follows a wise panda who teaches three young siblings about the world and each other. The series centers on siblings Karl, Addy and Michael, who encounter everyday challenges – big and small – which sometimes feel insurmountable. Fortunately for these three, they have Stillwater, a wise panda, as their next-door neighbor. Through his example, stories and gentle humor, Stillwater teaches the children the concept of mindfulness, while offering them a deeper understanding of their feelings as well as tools that help them face their own day-to-day challenges.

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Big Break x Good Good presented by Golf Galaxy (Golf Channel) – Aug. 25The popular reality competition series features 12 highly skilled golfers competing in a series of unique golf challenges to claim the Big Break title and a spot in the PGA TOUR’s Good Good Championship in November.

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1000-Lb Roomies (TLC) – Aug. 25In the new season, best friends and roommates Jaz and Nesha return as they navigate life’s highs and lows while continuing their health journeys. As Jaz focuses on regaining her independence and taking important steps forward in her recovery, an exciting new romantic connection has her wondering whether love may finally be on the horizon. Meanwhile, Nesha pursues new opportunities, including launching her event planning business, hosting a speed-dating event, and confronting the lasting impact of growing up in a religious cult. Together, the pair face evolving relationships, personal breakthroughs, and pivotal moments in their wellness journeys. Through every challenge, disagreement, milestone, and triumph, Jaz and Nesha’s friendship is tested, strengthened, and transformed in unexpected ways.

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Death of the Pastor’s Wife (Netflix) – Aug. 26The three-part documentary examines the life and death of Mica Miller, wife of John-Paul Miller, the pastor of her family’s church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Featuring never-before-seen footage and firsthand accounts from friends and family speaking out for the first time, the series explores allegations of control and manipulation, the events leading up to Mica’s sudden and mysterious death, and the fight for answers that continues today.

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Dark Matter (Apple TV) – Aug. 28Season two picks up with the Dessens as they settle into a quiet life in a world that finally seems safe until the unimaginable forces them to run once again. As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Jennifer Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, and their son Charlie (Oakes Fegley) starves for a sense of stability as their family is threatened.Elsewhere, Amanda (Alice Braga) and Ryan (Jimmi Simpson) join forces in a desperate attempt to find their way home. With Blair (Amanda Brugel) determined to stop him, Leighton (Dayo Okeniyi) relentlessly chases his grand vision of creating a perfect world.

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Love Island USA Season 8 Reunion (Peacock) – Aug. 31Hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen, the reunion will reunite this season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and this year’s bombshells for an up close and personal look back at their experience in the Villa.

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1000-Lb Sisters (TLC) – Sept. 11000-Lb Sisters returns as Tammy and Amy embrace new opportunities, personal growth, and major life changes. Tammy and Andrea‘s relationship reaches an exciting new chapter when Andrea’s surprise proposal results in an emotional “yes,” but building a future together proves to be more complicated than expected. As the couple navigates relationship growing pains, questions about independence, and winning over Andrea’s friends, Tammy is also determined to keep pushing herself outside her comfort zone, taking on memorable new experiences, including horseback riding and other exciting firsts.

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Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly (Netflix) – Sept. 1Nobody, least of all Rachael Gunn, expected to be an Olympian. But as Raygun’s performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics went viral overnight, so did an avalanche of memes, misinformation, and conspiracy theories questioning how she ever got there.

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Chad Powers (Hulu) – Sept. 3Chad Powers is a superstar on the field but his odd behavior off it has everyone suspicious – especially Coach Hudson and Gerry. The walls are closing in on Russ’s lie, and if he and Danny want Chad to survive the regular season and lead the Catfish to the College Football Playoff, the only person who can help them is the last person who wants to: Ricky.

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Earle Meets World (Netflix) – Sept. 4Gen-Z’s ultimate It Girl, Alix Earle, is making the next big jump in her career. Can she balance her burgeoning business empire with being that unfiltered, twenty-something, hot mess that America fell in love with? Now she’s taking her candid chaos from your FYP to TV… and nothing is off limits.

A Tale of Two Cities (MGM+) – Sept. 6London, 1782. Tensions run high in the war between France and Britain. A young woman, Lucie Manette, (Mirren Mack) has her life upended when she receives a message from Paris – her father, assumed dead for almost 20 years, may be alive. The messenger – idealistic French emigré, Charles Darnay (François Civil) – is arrested and charged with treason. Lucie enlists the help of a brilliant but erratic young lawyer, Sydney Carton (Kit Harington), to free Darnay in the hope he will lead her to Paris to track down her father. Lucie’s collision with Darnay and Carton unleashes a powerful and complex love triangle. Both men fight to be worthy of her love and Lucie is torn over which one to choose. Yet neither man – physically so alike, spiritually poles apart – can escape the other. Instead, they find themselves bound together in life and death, through triumphs, tragedies, marriage, and murder.

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The Hooters Murders: Deadly Shift (Oxygen) – Sept. 7Between 2001 and 2010, separated by thousands of miles, the victims shared one connection: they were all associated with Hooters. The Hooters Murders: Deadly Shift is a two-hour documentary that unravels these tragic murders, exposing how young women who were linked to the iconic restaurant chain were preyed upon. What once was viewed as a golden ticket of opportunity led to dangerous dynamics, the abuse and demise of multiple women in the workplace.

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O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil (Investigation Discovery) – Sept. 7Investigation Discovery unlocks never-before-seen footage from the making of Juiced – the ill-fated hidden-camera prank show featuring O.J. Simpson. An extreme experiment in the reality TV genre during a time that fused shock value and celebrity culture at any cost, for Simpson, the show was a misguided and desperate attempt to rehabilitate his public image. But just as producers were about to launch this ill-fated attempt to blend reality television with the crime of century, a mystery saboteur brought the whole thing crashing down from within. O.J. Unseen: Exploitation of Evil is an explosive four-part documentary event that examines the behind-the-scenes ethical and production challenges that derailed the project before it ever reached audiences.

The Real Housewives of New York City (Bravo) – Sept. 8The city that never sleeps lights up when this ambitious group of Housewives takes on another unforgettable season. From the concrete jungle to the sandy beaches of a private island, they work hard and play even harder as some friendships grow stronger, new ones form, and others take unexpected turns. When pieces of the past resurface and new tensions emerge, the women find themselves navigating shifting loyalties and fractured friendships.

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The Drop: A Snowfall Saga (FX) – Sept. 8The series follows Snowfall characters Wanda Bell (Gail Bean) and Leon Simmons (Isaiah John) as they fight to reinvent themselves in ’90s Los Angeles, where the fallout from the crack epidemic is fueling a new game: the rise of West Coast rap.

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The Paper (Peacock) – Sept. 9In season two, after sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards, Ned searches for a journalistic crusade, coming for a local private club and jeopardizing the paper, while he and Mare try to figure out their attraction, Esmeralda struggles to find her place, and the staff gradually mature as reporters.

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Last Seen (Apple TV) – Sept. 9Police detective Ian Ridley’s (Patrick Brammall) life fell apart 11 years ago when his young daughter Maggie disappeared without a trace. Now working as a police dispatcher, the only thing that has kept him going is his implacable refusal to accept that she might be gone forever. When he receives a distress call from a teenage girl he is certain is Maggie, he will stop at nothing to find her and reunite his broken family, whatever the cost.

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Made in Korea (Hulu) – Sept. 9Season two follows Baek Kitae as he continues his rise to power after framing prosecutor Jang Geonyoung. Now the Deputy Director of the Korean CIA (KCIA), Kitae continues to grow his wealth and influence, expanding his drug operations across the region. But with political turmoil and discontent spreading, Kitae’s old foe Geonyoung will step out from the shadows to exact his revenge nine years in the making. With more at stake than ever before, Geonyoung and Kitae will break every rule and cross every line to eliminate the other once and for all in this fast-paced second installment.

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Crew Girl (Netflix) – Sept. 10Sixteen-year-old Teagan Tao (Miku Martineau) was a rising star in single sculls rowing until a family scandal capsized her future. Forced to relocate with her mom (Jessica Paré) to the East Coast, Teagan starts over at the prestigious Easton Prep, where she’s not just an outcast but stuck aground – there’s no girls’ rowing team. Her only way to the water is to take the helm of the school’s notoriously dysfunctional boys’ varsity crew as their coxswain.Thrust into a world of old money and brutal competition, Teagan must find a way to lead a team that doesn’t want her and somehow bring them together. As she juggles her own rowing ambitions, the demands of the boys’ crew, and her family’s escalating complications, she also finds herself unexpectedly caught in the orbit of the team’s two most competitive rivals: the arrogant team captain, Josh Regis (Sam Braun), and the quiet but intensely driven underdog, Cam Dillinger (Kyle Clark).

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Colin From Accounts (Paramount+) – Sept. 10Season three of Colin From Accounts reveals the aftermath of the ill-fated proposal, but while Gordon and Ashley are determined to move on from past embarrassments, they can’t seem to shake their collective baggage. And even as life moves on, with challenges at work, ongoing family battles and new friendship dramas, something keeps pulling this flawed, funny pair back into each other’s orbits. Do Gordon and Ashley belong together – or is their beloved dog Colin the only thing keeping their futures intertwined?

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High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam (TNT) – Sept. 13For the first time, TNT brings to television screens the story of John Nixon (Joel Kinnaman), the first CIA officer to interrogate Saddam Hussein (Waleed Zuaiter) following his capture in December 2003. Set against the backdrop of one of the most consequential military operations in recent history, the pulse-pounding series explores the high-stakes exchanges between Nixon and Hussein. As Nixon seeks answers from the former Iraqi leader in his search for weapons of mass destruction, he is forced to confront the far-reaching consequences of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the ramifications that would reverberate around the world for decades to come.

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Dancing With the Stars (ABC) – Sept. 15Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins and more famous faces will compete for the Mirrorball Trophy when season 35 debuts.

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R.J. Decker (ABC) – Sept. 15The ABC drama starring Scott Speedman returns to investigate more mysterious cases in season two.

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Toxic (Investigation Discovery) – Sept. 15Toxic will continue to follow Elizabeth Chambers as she speaks with survivors of toxic relationships, domestic abuse, and intimate partner violence and explores cases from all over the country. Featuring powerful, first-hand accounts from the survivors, as well as their family members and loved ones, Toxic offers a holistic look at the many faces of domestic abuse and intimate partner violence, offering a deeper understanding of how toxic love can devolve into something far more dangerous – and sometimes deadly.

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Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence (BritBox) – Sept. 15In the first contemporary English language television adaptation of Agatha Christie’s stories, Tommy and Tuppence are a detective duo for the ages. They fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble back in, all while solving some thrilling, entertaining mysteries along the way.

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