Peacemaker
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Peacemaker

"Give peace a f#cking chance."

8.2
Yr 2022
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

The continuing story of Peacemaker, a vainglorious superhero/supervillain who believes in peace at any cost — no matter how many people he has to kill. After a miraculous recovery from his duel with Bloodsport, Peacemaker soon discovers that his freedom comes at a price.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 80 /100

Peacemaker is widely regarded as a signature James Gunn project, effectively blending visceral violence, juvenile humor, and surprising emotional depth. Most critics praise the series for its unique ability to balance raunchy comedy and explosive action with the tragic character study of a flawed anti-hero. Highlighting an excellent ensemble cast, many reviewers found it to be a refreshing, over-the-top, and highly entertaining expansion of the cinematic universe established in The Suicide Squad.

Not all feedback was glowing, however. Some critics felt the series struggled to maintain its momentum, occasionally relying too heavily on stylistic tropes that worked better in Gunn's feature films. Others argued that the show's tone could be inconsistent, suggesting that while it possesses several strong concepts, it sometimes struggles to sustain its narrative weight across the entire season.

“Peacemaker feels like James Gunn at his best, a mix of violence, sex, comedy and emotion, and it is one of the best superhero shows you can watch.”

“Peacemaker continues the vibes of The Suicide Squad by combining heart, humor, and flat out ridiculousness to create something truly special.”

“Peacemaker has a handful of great ideas but winds up shooting too many blanks to sustain a series.”

“If you like over-the-top violence, goofy science-fiction concepts, and the drama and emotion of a Shakespearian tragedy, then Peacemaker is for you.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

HBO Max
UK • US
TNT
US
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Why fans love it

Peacemaker leans into the messier corners of the DC universe by framing global security through an incredibly cynical lens. John Cena portrays a lead character defined by his lethal commitment to peace and an utter lack of social grace. This approach to the superhero genre keeps the stakes high while consistently undercutting them with brutal physical comedy and a caustic tone that borders on the absurd.

The show balances classic action beats with a dark comedic sensibility. It avoids the polished grandeur typically associated with the DCEU, opting instead for a gritty personal narrative about a guy who finds out his autonomy is just as dangerous as his missions. By focusing on the friction between a vainglorious protagonist and his reluctant team, the series creates a distinct space for character study within a larger comic book framework.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 14
Longest run 16 eps
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Annie Chang as Sophie Song 8 episodes Nhut Le as Rip Jagger / Judomaster 9 episodes Lochlyn Munro as Larry Fitzgibbon 9 episodes Crystal Mudry as Annie Sturphausen 2 episodes Elizabeth McCarthy as Head Nurse 1 episode Faith Wright as Murn's Inside Nurse 1 episode Tim Zhang as Cabbie 1 episode Brent Chapman as Fact Attack Host 1 episode Ursina Luther as Waitress 1 episode Kris Kuruneri as Bartender 1 episode Jade Pawluk as Douchebag 1 episode Scott Pocha as Even Bigger Friend 1 episode Gabriela Reynoso as Lookie-Loo 1 episode Veena Sood as Captain Miele 1 episode Natalia Safran as Mrs. Goff 1 episode Antonio Cupo as Senator Royland Goff 1 episode Jackson Ferguson as Goff Child 1 1 episode Juliette Ferguson as Goff Child 2 1 episode Sage Brocklebank as Bodyguard 1 episode Mel Tuck as Auggie's Neighbor 3 episodes Neetu Garcha as Reporter 1 episode Paul Lazenby as Dickhead 2 episodes Darryl Scheelar as Dickhead 2 episodes Alison Araya as Amber Calcaterra 2 episodes Lenny Jacobson as Evan Calcaterra 2 episodes Yvette Ferguson as Receptionist 1 episode Troy Mundle as Harried Worker 1 episode David Beairsto as Judge William Judy 1 episode Alice Matheson as 'Alfred E Neuman' 1 episode Rizwan Manji as Jamil 2 episodes Ryan Jefferson Booth as Racist Thug 2 episodes Klarc Jerome Wilson as Dave 2 episodes Jen Znack as Skinhead Girl 2 episodes Paul Tryl as Whitehood Wanker 2 episodes Viola Davis as Amanda Waller (uncredited) 2 episodes Rochelle Greenwood as Peggy 6 episodes Kevin O'Grady as Johnson 5 episodes Neil Webb as Cool Steve 5 episodes Bzhaun Rhoden as Young Man 5 episodes Zak Santiago as Prison Guard 6 episodes Troy Anthony Young as Terrified Man 2 episodes Quinn Bennett as Young Chris 4 episodes Liam Hughes as Keith 4 episodes Elizabeth Faith Ludlow as Keeya 8 episodes Lissa Neptuno as Doctor 2 episodes Dee Bradley Baker as Eagly (voice) 16 episodes Christopher Heyerdahl as Captain Caspar Locke 4 episodes Dorian Kingi as Kyphotic Alien 4 episodes Juan Carlos Flores as Hugo 2 episodes Elliot Frances Flynn as Zora 2 episodes Stephen Blackehart as Sydney Happersen 3 episodes Richard Galinson as Kyphotic Alien Puppeteer 3 episodes Savannah Koningen as Kyphotic Alien Puppeteer 3 episodes Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury 7 episodes Reinaldo Faberlle as Agent Vega 5 episodes Brandon Stanley as Agent Kline 6 episodes Sol Rodriguez as Sasha Bordeaux 8 episodes John Nania as Tall Biker 2 episodes David Denman as Keith Smith / Captain Triumph 5 episodes Anissa Matlock as Agent Angler 2 episodes Michael Rooker as Red St. Wild 3 episodes Daniel Baldock as Billy 3 episodes Joel Kinnaman as Colonel Rick Flag Jr. (archive footage) (uncredited) 3 episodes Rabon Hutcherson as Rando Agent 2 episodes Taylor St. Clair as Vigilante's Mom 3 episodes Kellen Boyle as Vigilante Acting Double 2 episodes Devin Broadbent as ARGUS Guard 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Art Department Coordinator
Art Department Assistant
Property Buyer
Set Decorating Coordinator
Location Scout
Set Designer
Lead Set Dresser
Painter
Props
Construction Coordinator
Creator
Supervising Art Director
Signal Match

Similarity

Where Peacemaker overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

superhero based on comic dark comedy aftercreditsstinger dc extended universe (dceu) dc universe (dcu) dramedy
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 13, 2022
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
3,496