HBO’s Lanterns Episode 6 revisits the circumstances around Hal Jordan’s death, prompting viewers to debate who is responsible. With three episodes remaining, fan discussion centers on characters they believe had both motive and opportunity, turning the episode’s revealed details into a continuing mystery.
Polygon frames the debate as a set of “prime suspects,” listing five figures fans frequently point to: John Stewart, Kerry Kane, Billy Macon, Maggie, and Noah. ComingSoon.net similarly describes an active online effort to identify Hal Jordan’s killer, noting that some fans believe they have already narrowed the suspect pool.
While outlets differ in how they present the speculation—ranking potential suspects versus highlighting viewer theories—both reflect the same core development: Episode 6 supplies new information about Hal Jordan’s final days and sets up an ongoing, audience-driven investigation into who killed him. Both sources emphasize that the show is not yet finished, and viewers’ conclusions remain conjecture.