'Lanterns" is the Third Most-Watched Series in HBO Max History

Lanterns has become the most-watched DC series with an average of 22 million viewers per episode worldwide, according to Skydance's quarterly report released this week.

Furthermore, the production has also become the 3rd most-watched series in HBO Max history. Despite the impressive numbers, the future of the series remains uncertain: according to Variety, the series is not expected to return for a second season.

Uncertainty about the continuation of production intensified after the leadership change at DC Studios. James Gunn and Peter Safran will step down from their leadership positions in December, with Jeremy Latcham assuming the presidency.

Everything you need to know about Lanterns

The series follows a young John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and a veteran Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) as they become embroiled in a dark, earthly mystery while investigating a murder in the heart of the USA. It's speculated that the murder victim is a member of the Green Lantern Corps, a kind of galactic police force, and that's how Stewart will acquire the ring that grants members of the group the power to create objects made of green light.

The series cast also includes Garrett Dillahunt (No Country for Old Men), Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire), Cary Christopher (Weapons), and Paula Patton (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol), as well as Ulrich Thomsen as the villain Sinestro.

Nathan Fillion appears as Guy Gardner, one of the Green Lanterns – a role he previously played in the Superman movie. With eight episodes confirmed, the production is helmed by Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen), Chris Mundy (Ozark), and Tom King.