The Dark Side of Perfection: "Lanterns" Digs into the Psychological Cost of Overbearing Parenting The latest episode of Apple TV+ series Lanterns, "OutKast," has sparked a heated online debate about the portrayal of John Stewart's family life.
Written by Vanessa Baden Kelly, this flashback heavy story explores what makes John tick, but it also raises questions about the psychological cost of overbearing parenting.
Baden Kelly drew from her own experiences as a child star on Nickelodeon's All That to craft John's character. She noted that while she didn't have stage parents, sports parents can be just as suffocating.