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Aug 31, 2026 45 min

LANTERNS EPISODE 3 REACTION – JOHN STEWART’S ORIGIN CHANGES EVERYTHING! - DC STUDIOS

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JOHN STEWART’S PAST MAY HOLD THE KEY TO THE ENTIRE MANHUNTER MYSTERY!Greg Alba, John Humphrey & Coy Jandreau continue their Lanterns reaction with Season 1 Episode 3, “OutKast,” as the HBO series explores John Stewart’s mysterious childhood and his connection to the Green Lantern Corps. Aaron Pierre’s John Stewart confronts revelations involving his parents, the Guardians of the Universe, and the deadly Manhunters hiding on Earth, while Hal Jordan faces the consequences of seeking answers from Sinestro. From young John learning about his destiny and the surprising significance of birds to new clues about his unusual powers, Greg, John & Coy break down the episode’s Green Lantern mythology and major DCU implications!Lanterns Episode 3 Full Reaction Watch Along:https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejectsCreated by Chris Mundy (Ozark, Criminal Minds), Damon Lindelof (Watchmen, Lost), and Tom King (Mister Miracle, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow), Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan (Friday Night Lights, Bloodline), Aaron Pierre as John Stewart (Rebel Ridge, Mufasa: The Lion King), Laura Linney as the Guardian (Ozark, The Truman Show), J. Alphonse Nicholson as John Stewart Sr. (P-Valley, Just Mercy), Jasmine Cephas Jones as Bernadette Stewart (Hamilton, Blindspotting), Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry Kane (Boardwalk Empire, No Country for Old Men), and Ulrich Thomsen as Thaal Sinestro (Banshee, The Celebration). Cairo Cash Lee portrays young John Stewart.Greg, John & Coy discuss John Stewart’s origin story, his parents’ connection to the Guardians and Manhunters, the meaning behind the episode title “OutKast,” young John’s mysterious destiny, the expanding Green Lantern Corps mythology, Hal Jordan’s connection to Sinestro, Aaron Pierre’s performance, and how Episode 3 could shape the wider DC Studios Gods and Monsters storyline.#Lanterns #GreenLantern #DCU #DCStudios #HBO #HalJordan #JohnStewart #KyleChandler #AaronPierre #TVReaction #ReelRejects #GregJohnCoy #JamesGunn #Manhunters #OutKastLANTERNS EPISODE 4 REACTION: https://youtu.be/LaJgUk1xs40LANTERNS EPISODE 2 REACTION: https://youtu.be/HKoN0UAfFukLANTERNS EPISODE 1 REACTION: https://youtu.be/5t6pE3IJyPITHE BOYS SEASON 5 FINALE PODCAST: https://youtu.be/hERwjK5YVQwX-MEN ’97 Season 2 Episode 9 REACTION: https://youtu.be/ir6_4Idus14Follow *Greg Alba*https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/https://twitter.com/thegregalbaFollow *Coy Jandreau*https://www.youtube.com/@CoyJandreauhttps://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/CoyJandreauIntense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClipsFollow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=enTWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejectsFB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative CommonsAttribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=enCo-Editor: Greg AlbaCo-Editor: John HumphreyMusic In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!!- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M- Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990- Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FGPLAYLISTS:Trailer Reactions & Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDeMovie Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!):https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8Youtube Video Reactions & Discussions:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_qwcPsN_vOxXC6IVzrOQYGSketches & Short Films:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y The Reel Rejects is represented by Digital Fox Talent. Brand partnerships: digitalfoxtalent.com/brands/creators/reel-rejects

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