TV series · 2026 · Where to watch
Lanterns
Updated November 2, 2026
Only one can wear the ring.
Lanterns streams in the US on three subscription services — HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max and MAX (Via Amazon Prime) — and nowhere else right now: no free stream, and no rent-or-buy option. Here is the full list and which to use.
Two intergalactic police officers investigate a murder in the American heartland, where an Earth-based mystery takes on a darker, more unsettling dimension. A new recruit works alongside a legendary Lantern as they follow clues that test their partnership and their understanding of the case.
- Year
- 2026
- TMDB rating
- 8.2/10 · 830 votes
- Genre
- Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Length
- 1 season · 8 episodes
- Network
- HBO
- Rated
- TV-MA
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How to watch Lanterns
Lanterns is included with three different subscriptions — HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max and MAX (Via Amazon Prime) — so if you already pay for any of them there is nothing extra to buy.
HBO Max and MAX (Via Amazon Prime) stream it in 4K; the others top out at HD.
Lanterns is a returning series with one season and 8 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S1E8) aired on October 4, 2026.
Created by Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy and Tom King and starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre and Kelly Macdonald; it originally aired on HBO.
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Common questions
Is Lanterns on Max?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Lanterns is on Max in the US with a subscription.
Is Lanterns on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Lanterns is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max and MAX (Via Amazon Prime) instead.
Can I watch Lanterns for free?
Not without a subscription. There is no ad-supported free stream in the US right now; the closest is a free trial on HBO (Via Hulu) and HBO Max where one is offered.
How many seasons of Lanterns are there?
There is one season so far, with more to come.
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