Criticism - Fansplaining

Recaps

In the season finale, John uncovers another of Rushville’s secrets—and reveals the unexpected culprit behind Hal’s murder.

Recaps

In episode 7, Hal’s murder investigation picks up speed and the show makes a welcome pivot to Green Lantern’s spacefaring roots.

Recaps

In episode 6, John and Kerry investigate Hal’s death in 2026, revealing how much Rushville has suffered over the prior decade.

Recaps

In episode 5, tensions mount in Rushville as Antaan arrives to take down the Manhunter, leading John to make a shocking choice.

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In episode 4, Hal and John plan to sneak onto William Macon’s property in their search for Rushville’s hidden Manhunter.

Excerpts

In a new book, Clare Sears talks to Killing Eve creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge about gender, kink, and queer relationships.

Recaps

In episode 3, a series of flashbacks reveal the disturbing nature of John’s childhood—and how he became a Green Lantern trainee.

Behind the Scenes

How we learned that the New York Times has a Fansplaining account.

Recaps

In episode 2, John has a surprising alien encounter while Hal continues his investigation in Rushville.

Criticism

In The Book of Dust trilogy, Philip Pullman does what few authors for young readers ever attempt: he lets his protagonist grow up.

Recaps

In episode 1, Hal Jordan and his protégé, John Stewart, investigate a shooting in small-town Nebraska.

Personal Essays

In which our hero contemplates a career writing about superheroes and pop culture—and imagines an ending.