Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot"

Lanterns: Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot"

From A Storm of Spoilers by Dave Gonzales and Neil Miller

August 17, 2026 · 1h 12m

About this episode

Da7e and Neil discuss the pilot episode of Lanterns, exploring its influences and potential storylines.

This week, Da7e and Neil have been pulled out of Westeros in a green bubble and asked whether they are afraid of a new Damon Lindelof show. The answer? Absolutely not. In The Calm [05:10] , they break down the pilot episode of Lanterns and highlight its many influences, from True Detective vibes to Fargo vibes to a promise of cosmic shenanigans. They also check in on some familiar tropes like Bad Dads, Time-hopping Mysteries, and Mythology Deconstructions. Then in The Storm [48:04] , your faithful hosts use their knowledge of the comics, the "Weeks Ahead" trailer, and lack of screener access to lay down some theories about where this story will go, including the very important questions around why the show is specifically and simply called "Lanterns" (with no color-based qualifier). Next week, the Lanterns journey continues with episode two of eight. Will there be aliens? Probably. But more importantly, there will be more Garrett Dillahunt. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com , and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil. You can also support Da7e and Neil and get all kinds of bonus content (from the Game of Thrones era…

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Hosts: Da7e, Neil

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Books & works: Lanterns, True Detective, Fargo, Game of Thrones, LOST, Twin Peaks, Adventure Pod, Dark watch

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