Reports suggest that the HBO series Green Lantern Corps is unlikely to be renewed for a second season. This information comes from insiders within the company cited by DC-related reports, rather than an official cancellation announcement from HBO itself.
Green Lantern Corps' first season consisted of eight episodes. Viewership grew during its run, sparking ongoing discussions about Hal Jordan's fate. The season finale addressed questions such as whether Hal died, if clones were involved, and who was responsible for his destiny, while also setting John Stewart on a path that could lead into Man of Tomorrow.
Insiders believe that while the crime drama's ratings might be acceptable to many networks, it hasn't truly "captured the zeitgeist." Citing the tendency for hit shows to quickly secure renewals for subsequent seasons, this source pointed to Green Lantern Corps' current lack of renewal as an indicator.
Just hours before this news broke, showrunner Chris Mondy described the chances of the series returning as fifty-fifty, despite changes in DC's management.