Lanterns Episode 5 Recap: Why William Macon Dies Protecting Zoe

William Macon dies protecting Zoe because he lets Antaan’s forces believe that he, not Zoe, is the Manhunter they are hunting. The decision redirects the attack toward him long enough for the real target to remain out of their hands, even though the ruse ends with Antaan killing Macon. That is the tragedy at the core of “Lights Out.” Macon’s final...