About this episode

The Boys recap 'Lanterns' Episode 4, discussing character dynamics and themes.

The Boys return to recap yet another banger 'Lanterns' episode. The guys discuss the growing rift between Hal and John, question if the guardians can be racist, examine John’s Oedipus complex, and much more. Finally, they end the show with an update to their possible manhunter rankings. (0:00) Intro (3:23) Spoilers ahead (6:00) ‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 instant reactions (1:32:20) OutroHosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Devon Baroldi and Jamie YukichAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, Steve Ahlman

Topics covered

• recap
• character analysis
• Oedipus complex
• manhunter rankings
• Hal and John

Keywords

• Lanterns
• Hal
• John
• Oedipus complex
• manhunter rankings
• Midnight Boys
• recap

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Books & works: Lanterns

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