Warner Brothers threatens legal action over educated guesses of 'Lanterns' upcoming plot details

NPR | By Ayesha Rascoe

Published August 23, 2026 at 7:02 AM CDT

Correct online guesses about plot details of the HBO series "Lanterns" moved Warner Brothers to threaten legal action.

Ayesha Rascoe

Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.

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