Why does everyone in town hate him so much? He was literally shielding people from the orbital blasts and shit. That just never made sense to me.
Apollo gave good answers, but this is what I believe happens for the townsfolk
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Remember how all the hospital equipment was wrapped in plastic? It’s because no one ever got sick. Will Macon was devoted to her because she cured his cancer when he was dying. I’m sure she made other deals around town and keeps everyone healthy. Once the Manhunter was gone, all of those benefits were lost. People could get sick, people could get cancer, people could die again. And for them, the blasts from the Manhunter only happened because of Hal. I think that’s why they really hated him so much and were willing to offer him as a scapegoat for the entire situation. The townsfolk lost their gift because of Hal.
I agree, the story should have been a little more clear. To be fair, I like watching the New Rockstars breakdown videos after each episode. It helps having folks who are nerdier than me explain everything.
Hey can anyone here explain what Hal went to prison for ten years for? For not acting heroically enough when some alien blasted their town from orbit?
It was likely reckless endangerment. All the bad guys went boom, so you only have the townsfolk story and Hal’s story. The town hated him, so he was the scapegoat. The Guardians wanted him gone, so they did not lift a finger.
Why does everyone in town hate him so much? He was literally shielding people from the orbital blasts and shit. That just never made sense to me.
The same reason people love Trump.
Also they just agree to bury Hal with a literal wmd on his finger because John asked nicely? Lol ok
No one agreed to it. John tricked Guy into stealing it. Guy was worried about being found out.
No one agreed to it. John tricked Guy into stealing it. Guy was worried about being found out.
I must have zoned out during that episode because I don’t remember that at all lol. I remember John telling the Guardians lady that he thinks Hal should be buried with it. Then I remember him digging it up.
John turned the Lantern signal to draw Guy Gardner in. Guy visited John when he was in jail and mentioned that Hal should be buried with his ring. Guy said it’s heavily protected and he’d get in trouble for trying something like that. John guilted Guy and basically made him feel like a scaredy cat. The mental manipulation worked on Guy. The next we see Guy he’s standing in front of the casket and tells John they are even now.
I had some issues with season 1
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Hey can anyone here explain what Hal went to prison for ten years for? For not acting heroically enough when some alien blasted their town from orbit?
Why does everyone in town hate him so much? He was literally shielding people from the orbital blasts and shit. That just never made sense to me.
Also they just agree to bury Hal with a literal wmd on his finger because John asked nicely? Lol ok
I can see how they were just setting up John Stewart’s backstory for future seasons, but I dunno it just had some odd plot choices.
Apollo gave good answers, but this is what I believe happens for the townsfolk
Spoiler
Remember how all the hospital equipment was wrapped in plastic? It’s because no one ever got sick. Will Macon was devoted to her because she cured his cancer when he was dying. I’m sure she made other deals around town and keeps everyone healthy. Once the Manhunter was gone, all of those benefits were lost. People could get sick, people could get cancer, people could die again. And for them, the blasts from the Manhunter only happened because of Hal. I think that’s why they really hated him so much and were willing to offer him as a scapegoat for the entire situation. The townsfolk lost their gift because of Hal.
That makes sense I guess. They should have made it more clear. Just some odd storytelling choices imo
I agree, the story should have been a little more clear. To be fair, I like watching the New Rockstars breakdown videos after each episode. It helps having folks who are nerdier than me explain everything.
It was likely reckless endangerment. All the bad guys went boom, so you only have the townsfolk story and Hal’s story. The town hated him, so he was the scapegoat. The Guardians wanted him gone, so they did not lift a finger.
The same reason people love Trump.
No one agreed to it. John tricked Guy into stealing it. Guy was worried about being found out.
I must have zoned out during that episode because I don’t remember that at all lol. I remember John telling the Guardians lady that he thinks Hal should be buried with it. Then I remember him digging it up.
John turned the Lantern signal to draw Guy Gardner in. Guy visited John when he was in jail and mentioned that Hal should be buried with his ring. Guy said it’s heavily protected and he’d get in trouble for trying something like that. John guilted Guy and basically made him feel like a scaredy cat. The mental manipulation worked on Guy. The next we see Guy he’s standing in front of the casket and tells John they are even now.