Green Lantern’s 26-episode animated series is getting a second look, and Collider is making the case that it deserves one. The network’s review argues that the show, which aired on Cartoon Network in 2011, remains one of the best adaptations of the DC Comics character — and it is now available to stream on Tubi.
The series follows Hal Jordan (Josh Keaton) and Kilowog (Kevin Michael Richardson) as they steal an experimental spacecraft called the Interceptor and head to the uncharted “Frontier Space” to investigate the deaths of several Green Lanterns. Along the way, they are joined by the ship’s navigational AI named “Aya” (Grey DeLisle) and a repentant Red Lantern named Razer (Jason Spisak).
The Team Behind the Show
Green Lantern: The Animated Series comes from a pedigree that knows superhero cartoons. Bruce Timm, who produced Batman: The Animated Series, Giancarlo Volpe, who worked on Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Jim Krieg, who produced Scooby-Doo, were all involved. The show was meant to run alongside the Ryan Reynolds-led big-screen version, though it diverges sharply from that film’s approach.
The review praises the series for honoring the original DC Comics mythos while also pushing into new territory. It calls the space adventure “epic,” and notes that the show dives into “new sectors” of the Green Lantern universe.
A Comparison of Adaptations
| Adaptation | Format | Lead Voice Actor | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lantern: The Animated Series | Animated series | Josh Keaton (Hal Jordan) | Streaming on Tubi |
| 2011 Green Lantern film | Live-action | Ryan Reynolds | Streaming |
The comparison puts the two versions side by side. The animated series is the one that honors the comics, while the live-action film is the one that has faded from memory — except that the review notes the film is “making waves again on streaming.”
The review wants you to join the journey. It calls the show a “gem” and a “summoning to Oa,” the fictional home of the Green Lantern Corps.
What We Make of It
The review is a warm one, and it offers a clear recommendation. The argument rests on a few key points:
- The show honors the original comics.
- It offers an epic space adventure.
- It introduces new sectors of the Green Lantern universe.
- It is free to watch on Tubi.
Taken together, those points make a compelling case for a revisit. Whether you are a longtime fan or a newcomer, the review suggests there is plenty here worth seeing.
For anyone who has passed on the animated series in the past, the review offers a fresh chance. The show is free, it is available to stream, and it comes with a pedigree that includes some of the most respected names in animation. That combination is worth a look.
Green Lantern: The Animated Series is a gem, and Collider wants you to find it. The review’s appeal rests on the contrast between the two versions of the story — one that respects the comics, one that has faded from memory, and one that is now streaming for free.
Source material: “Green Lantern's 26-Episode Series Is So Good, It's Perfect for HBO 'Lanterns' Fans,” Collider.
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