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Ulrich Thomsen

Ulrich Thomsen

Danish actor

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  • Oct 5

    Lanterns season one finale reveals Hal Jordan's killer and sets up John Stewart for DC's Man of Tomorrow

    The eighth episode of the HBO series, titled 'Dirt and Stars', concluded the investigation into Hal Jordan's death in Nebraska and positioned John Stewart as Earth's protector.

  • Sep 7

    Lanterns episode four pairs Hal Jordan and John Stewart before a climactic betrayal

    The fourth episode of Lanterns brings Hal Jordan and John Stewart together on a mission in Rushville, culminating in covert deceptions and an intentional car crash.

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  • Aug 24

    HBO Max series Lanterns expands DC mystery with Sinestro reveal and 48-hour alien ultimatum

    The second episode of Lanterns splits Hal Jordan and John Stewart across two investigations, culminating in a confrontation with the imprisoned villain Sinestro and a 48-hour extraterrestrial ultimatum in Nebraska.

  • Jul 25

    HBO's 'Lanterns' trailer reveals Sinestro, Manhunters, and a murder mystery in Nebraska at Comic-Con

    The HBO series from DC Studios, starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, premieres August 16 and follows two Green Lanterns investigating a murder in Nebraska with cosmic ties.

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