Lanterns Episode 5: We Think Hal Is Still Hiding Something

<p>Hal keeps giving us reasons not to trust him. We still think he knows more than he’s saying.</p><p><br></p><p>Josh and Jered discuss Lanterns Season 1, Episode 5, “Lights Out,” as Hal and John’s partnership turns into a confrontation. Josh thinks Hal may still have a plan that changes how we see him. Jered agrees something is being held back—but that doesn’t necessarily make Hal the good guy.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore Zoe’s influence, the possibility of another Manhunter, and whether John’s decision about the ring makes him more worthy of its power.</p><p><br></p><p>Then a listener questions last episode’s pressure-plate scene, we share our Emmys reactions, and Jered revisits Lawrence of Arabia through his love of Dune. Josh discusses One Night Only, finally watching Solo Leveling Season 1 after Lucas’s recommendation, and the Ryan Reynolds film May Day.</p><p><br></p><p>In Off Script, it’s God Emperor of Dune and Josh’s Zelda nostalgia before we choose our favorite things we watched or read this week.</p><p><br></p><p>Is Hal hiding a bigger plan—or are we giving him too much credit? Send us your theories.</p><p><br></p><p>SPOILER WARNING:</p><p>Includes Lanterns spoilers through Season 1, Episode 5, and Solo Leveling Season 1 plot details. We also discuss story elements from One Night Only and May Day.</p><p><br></p><p>WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION:</p><p>[ADD THIS EPISODE’S DIRECT YOUTUBE LINK]</p><p><br></p><p>QUESTIONS &amp; LISTENER FEEDBACK:</p><p>feedback@screentimepod.com</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Screen Time on your podcast app for more TV and movie discussions. Next episode: Lanterns Season 1, Episode 6.</p><p><br></p><p>SUPPORTED BY CONNECT FILMS:</p><p>Stories with Purpose.</p><p>https://connectfilms.com</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW THE SHOW:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screen_time_pod/</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screen_time_pod</p><p><br></p><p>HOSTS:</p><p>Jered Youngbar: https://www.instagram.com/jeredyoungbar/</p><p>Josh Youngbar: https://www.instagram.com/jyoungbar/</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS / SEGMENTS:</p><p>(00:00) Cold Open &amp; Introductions</p><p>(01:40) Lanterns Episode 5 Review</p><p>(04:09) Hal Leaves John Behind</p><p>(05:32) Zoe’s Help Comes With a Price</p><p>(14:16) Could There Be Another Manhunter?</p><p>(15:30) Will’s Decoy &amp; the Compound Attack</p><p>(21:52) Hal vs. John</p><p>(25:46) What Is Hal Still Hiding?</p><p>(27:15) Zoe’s Fate: Why the Smile?</p><p>(31:06) John’s Choice &amp; the Cost of Powe