Lanterns' Promising Premise Fades Behind a Fog of Familiarity The latest superhero drama from HBO, Lanterns, has been generating buzz since its announcement, partly due to its bold claim to be inspired by True Detective Season 1.
The first episode's release has left many fans and critics scratching their heads, wondering if the show can live up to such high expectations.
Lanterns' attempt to emulate True Detective falls short because it misunderstands what made the original a masterpiece.