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Lanterns Star Poorna Jagannathan Discusses Zoe's Brutal Episode 5

The actress reflects on her character's Faustian choices as the Manhunter mystery in Rushville is resolved.

3 publishers · 3 articles · first seen 14 Sept 2026 · updated 1h ago

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  1. Variety‘Lanterns’ Star Poorna Jagannathan Breaks Down Zoe’s Brutal Episode 5: ‘It’s a Faustian Play She Makes’
  2. IndieWire‘Lanterns’ Review: Episode 5 Lights Up Rushville with a Sh*tstorm of Consequences — Spoilers
  3. Deadline‘Lanterns’ Star Poorna Jagannathan “Made A Meal” Out Of Playing The Sympathetic Villain

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  1. ‘Lanterns’ Star Poorna Jagannathan Breaks Down Zoe’s Brutal Episode 5: ‘It’s a Faustian Play She Makes’ Variety ·
  2. ‘Lanterns’ Star Poorna Jagannathan “Made A Meal” Out Of Playing The Sympathetic Villain Deadline
  3. ‘Lanterns’ Review: Episode 5 Lights Up Rushville with a Sh*tstorm of Consequences — Spoilers IndieWire

In this story

  • Poorna Jagannathan
  • Zoe Macon
  • HBO Max