‘Lanterns’ Episode 2: The Easter Eggs and Details You Probably Missed
Episode 2, “Trust Fall,” packs visual clues, comic callbacks, and a few narrative teases — especially around Sinestro, Hal Jordan’s missing ring, and John Stewart’s skills.
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The episode’s yellow-leaning title card and Sinestro’s appearance suggest the show is setting up other Lantern factions beyond the Green Lanterns.
John Stewart’s unfamiliar power display ties back to his upbringing and explains why he creates birds with his ring.
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Every Easter Egg in Episode 2 ScreenCrush Staff ScreenCrush Staff Published: August 24, 2026 HBO Max Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Did you notice that the title screen of the second episode of Lanterns looks more yellow than green? Is that a clue that other Lanterns besides the Green Lanterns are going to appear on the show?
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- After all, there are Lanterns of every color in the rainbow in DC Comics, including the Yellow Lanterns of the Sinestro Corps.
- They are traditionally the sworn enemies of the Green Lanterns — and Episode 2 of Lanterns also introduces their founder and leader, Sinestro.
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