‘Lanterns’ Star Poorna Jagannathan Breaks Down Zoe’s Brutal Episode 5: ‘It’s a Faustian Play She Makes’

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:00 UTCUpdated Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:00 UTCOriginal reporting: Variety

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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Lanterns” Episode 5, titled “Lights Out,” now streaming on HBO Max.

This week’s episode of “Lanterns” finally unmasks the Manhunter, who’s been at the heart of the mystery in Rushville throughout the season.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Lanterns” Episode 5, titled “Lights Out,” now streaming on HBO Max.
Reported by Variety and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:00 UTC.

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The fifth episode of the season, 'Lights Out,' is now streaming on HBO Max.

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