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

In Episode 5 of Lanterns, titled Lights Out, the mystery of the Manhunter in Rushville is finally resolved. Poorna Jagannathan reveals that Zoe Macon is the Manhunter, describing the character's actions as a Faustian play. Meanwhile, John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre, successfully defeats the last living manhunter and retrieves the power ring from Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler. Jagannathan notes she enjoyed portraying the sympathetic villain during these central intergalactic battles on HBO Max.