Bad Optics

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"Bad Optics" is the sixth episode of the American superhero television series Lanterns, set in the DC Universe (DCU). The episode was written by co-executive producer Justin Britt-Gibson and series co-creator Damon Lindelof, and directed by Stephen Williams. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on September 20, 2026, and also was available on HBO Max on the same date. The series follows experienced Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart as they investigate a murder in Rushville, Nebraska, which Jordan believes is an extraterrestrial incident and leads them to darker mysteries and reckonings. In the episode, John returns to Rushville in 2026, after Hal claims he wants to apologize. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.55 million household viewers and gained a 0.14 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews, who praised Nathan Fillion's guest appearance and themes, although some criticized...

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