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HBO's 'Lanterns' criticized for identity crisis and weak characters

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The HBO superhero detective show 'Lanterns' is facing criticism for a lack of character development and an unclear identity. Despite its premise, the series has struggled to engage viewers halfway through its season, leaving audiences indifferent to the plot and its characters. AI

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HBO's 'Lanterns' criticized for identity crisis and weak characters

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Erik Kain, Senior Contributor ·

    ‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 Recap And Review: This Show Has An Identity Crisis

    There's nothing inherently wrong with HBO's new 'Lanterns' superhero detective show, but halfway into the season I still don't really care about the characters or story.

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