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Is There a Secret Villain in Lanterns? Who Is the Manhunter? (opens in a new tab)

menshealth.com · 2026-09-09

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Claim 1 of 7Not checkedThe article says Lanterns appears to be building toward a hidden true villain, and compares the show’s structure to True Detective, where the villain is often withheld until the end.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 7Not checkedThe article says Zoe Macon seems to have been revealed as the Manhunter, though it is unclear whether she is truly dead or still active.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 7Not checkedThe article argues that Sinestro feels like a very plausible behind-the-scenes manipulator because he has already made a power play and remains closely tied to Hal Jordan.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 7Not checkedThe article says Hector Hammond is a historically important Green Lantern villain and suggests it would be unlikely for the character to be merely a fake-out in the middle of the series.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 7Not checkedThe article suggests Billy Macon could potentially have a darker or more important role than he currently appears to have, but also leaves open the possibility that he is simply a secondary sleazy character.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 6 of 7Not checkedThe article says Sheriff Kerry Kane does not currently seem likely to be the villain, but notes that she could still turn out to be involved in a surprising twist.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 7 of 7Not checkedThe article says Guy Gardner will eventually appear in Lanterns and is expected to create conflict, but is not likely to be portrayed as an outright villain.View evidenceHide evidence

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