Peacemaker was every bit as good as I had hoped for. I'm case you were wondering this takes place immediately after The Suicide Squad and much like The Suicide Squad, this is absolutely a show for adults with all the violence, language, etc and I loved every second of it. John Cena has come so far as an actor, he continues to get better and has followed The Rock to be another A list actor from the wrestling world! Gunn definitely put his stamp on this having written all 8 episodes and directing 5. If you're looking for a great action Superhero show that will make you laugh out loud then this is the show for you. Can't wait til Season 2!
923 Reviews
Excellent
Rob133111 September 2023
I can't believe how much I loved Peacemaker! I've been looking forward to this ever since I first heard about it. I actually binged the entire first season over the a weekend. John Cena is a bonafide star now. He's so good in this, even better than he was in Suicide Squad. James Gunn has hit another home run with Peacemaker. It seems that every single thing Gunn touches is great. I read that he's taken over as the co head of DC studios. That's the best news to happen to DC in a long time. I'm sure he'll do a great job. Peacemaker has everything you want in a good superhero show...it has action, drama, comedy, twists, etc. I can not recommend this show enough.
A wild, hilarious ride
cherold3 April 2022
I loved 2021's Suicide Squad, but if you'd asked me who from the movie I would give their own series, Peacemaker would probably have been my last choice. Not that John Cena wasn't good, but who'd want to be stuck with that guy week after week?
But the brilliant James Gunn pulled it off. This Peacemaker is a surprisingly complex character with a backstory that puts his flaws *somewhat* in perspective, and also the movie is hilarious and way out there (the opening credits are a first rate dance number).
The story is great, the action is great, there are terrific performances, more touching moments than you would expect, and a lot of amazing action sequences.
Highly recommended.
But the brilliant James Gunn pulled it off. This Peacemaker is a surprisingly complex character with a backstory that puts his flaws *somewhat* in perspective, and also the movie is hilarious and way out there (the opening credits are a first rate dance number).
The story is great, the action is great, there are terrific performances, more touching moments than you would expect, and a lot of amazing action sequences.
Highly recommended.
This series is so juvenile, absurd, ridiculous, obnoxious, profane, raunchy, ludacris, sociopathic, outlandish... and I LOVE IT!
Top_Dawg_Critic25 February 2022
This show is right up there with my favorite superhero film series of all time, Guardians of the Galaxy, coincidently also written and directed by the brilliant and crazy like-minded James Gunn. But what makes this show so addictively watchable and entertaining, is the award-worthy insanely funny and perfect performance by Cena. I can't see anyone else pulling this off as well as he did. This guy legit is a skilled actor, whether it's his action performances, emotional displays, or his perfect comedic timing and deadpan delivery. I mean wow, I'm hooked!
At first I was wtf is this, especially the opening credit's dancing, then as I grew to know the characters better, and seeing Cena do things that I'd never thought I'd see filmed, I realized how genius and different this series was, and the more I watched, the more I wanted.
I waited until all 8 episodes were released, and binged, and am glad I did. I may have lost interest or got too anxious in between releases, but in binging, I was glued to the TV and wanted more antics and craziness and I couldn't stop. I was addicted! Had I had to wait for the next episode a week later, I'd have withdrawals - it hooks you in that good!
This is Gunn's greatest creation, and Cena's greatest performance, and it was pulled off with a low budget, so I can't wait till HBO throws money at Gunn for the next season due to its critical success. Everything on this show was near perfection; Gunn's directing and writing, all casting and performances - what a bunch of characters! The cinematography, visuals and S/VFX spot on. Eagly is my new favorite sidekick! And Gunn's choice of the soundtrack and score - amazing! I will be buying that soundtrack when available for sure!
I applaud everyone involved in this little gem we all didn't know we wanted, but needed - a refreshing change in the typical superhero genre. It's a well deserved 9/10 from me, and I'm already having withdrawals, so get onto the next season ASAP ladies and gentlemen, I'll be re-watching the current episodes until then.
At first I was wtf is this, especially the opening credit's dancing, then as I grew to know the characters better, and seeing Cena do things that I'd never thought I'd see filmed, I realized how genius and different this series was, and the more I watched, the more I wanted.
I waited until all 8 episodes were released, and binged, and am glad I did. I may have lost interest or got too anxious in between releases, but in binging, I was glued to the TV and wanted more antics and craziness and I couldn't stop. I was addicted! Had I had to wait for the next episode a week later, I'd have withdrawals - it hooks you in that good!
This is Gunn's greatest creation, and Cena's greatest performance, and it was pulled off with a low budget, so I can't wait till HBO throws money at Gunn for the next season due to its critical success. Everything on this show was near perfection; Gunn's directing and writing, all casting and performances - what a bunch of characters! The cinematography, visuals and S/VFX spot on. Eagly is my new favorite sidekick! And Gunn's choice of the soundtrack and score - amazing! I will be buying that soundtrack when available for sure!
I applaud everyone involved in this little gem we all didn't know we wanted, but needed - a refreshing change in the typical superhero genre. It's a well deserved 9/10 from me, and I'm already having withdrawals, so get onto the next season ASAP ladies and gentlemen, I'll be re-watching the current episodes until then.
DC is starting to find its film universe lane
travis-a-greene13 January 2022
DC is finding its lane as the anti, non family friendly, comedically dark (or just dark dark) alternative to Marvel and I'm here for it. Gunn continues on his raunchy, goofy take on super heroes and while I guarantee it won't be everyone's cup of tea I believe it will be a smart move in the long run to go full on with the dark, more adult adaption of comics to contrast with Marvels increasingly Disneyfied approach.
This show actually slapped
nrshultz-6644614 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I loved Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad and I love him here as well. John Cena is a great actor and he is perfect for this role as a man-child absolutely obsessed with peace. All the other characters in the show are likeable in their own ways and they never fail to entertain. An example is Vigilante, he is obsessed with teaming up with peacemaker and isn't afraid to kill people at all, and he doesn't take anything seriously, even in the most serious moments he is unintentionally funny, it was annoying at first but the character grew on me eventually. The writing is so good in this show as well as in all of James Gunn's projects that I've seen so far. They weave in an alien threat that operate in a way that I have never seen before and they also do a great job at building up it's side antagonist with Robert Patrick's character. This show was also really funny, to my surprise. Sometimes they do overwhelm the a serious moment with jokes but those moments are few and far between. Finally, the violence in this show is graphic but still really fun to watch, each fight or shootout is in great detail and they also do well at capturing the fight, I can only recall one fight that had a little bit of shakey camera. Overall, this show slaps, I'm doing a horrible job at selling how good this show really is, if you love DC or loved The Suicide Squad, give this show a shot, you will love it.
I cherish peace with all of my heart.
GomezAddams66614 January 2022
Warning: Spoilers
There's nothing worse than lying to yourself, and I am honest with myself and everyone else when I say I have a twisted sense of humor, specially when enjoyed every second of this violent and irreverent series.
From the beautifully twisted mind of James Gunn, comes an antihero we love to hate, John Cena's Peacemaker, whom we last saw on The Suicide Squad.
We previously saw how the staff at Bell Reeve betrayed Amanda Waller by helping Task Force X defeat Starro and save Corto Maltese, and they will get their punishment by being force to work with a trained killer, who is not only full of himself, but also might be a liability in what is considered the most important undercover mission for the safety of the United States.
Gunn is consistent when it comes to providing a full assemble of comedic characters, who get involved in very violent and graphic situations, and his knowledge of DC lore is proven astoundingly when he gives us very amazing easter eggs.
This is a ride into insanity, but the way there is incredibly fun.
From the beautifully twisted mind of James Gunn, comes an antihero we love to hate, John Cena's Peacemaker, whom we last saw on The Suicide Squad.
We previously saw how the staff at Bell Reeve betrayed Amanda Waller by helping Task Force X defeat Starro and save Corto Maltese, and they will get their punishment by being force to work with a trained killer, who is not only full of himself, but also might be a liability in what is considered the most important undercover mission for the safety of the United States.
Gunn is consistent when it comes to providing a full assemble of comedic characters, who get involved in very violent and graphic situations, and his knowledge of DC lore is proven astoundingly when he gives us very amazing easter eggs.
This is a ride into insanity, but the way there is incredibly fun.
Loads of fun and laughs like The Suicide Squad! :-)
stevebondi16 January 2022
Entertaining and Well-Crafted! Word of Caution: Profanity
pawanpunjabithewriter24 July 2023
Following the disappointing characters and flaws in Suicide Squad, its sequel, The Suicide Squad, introduces us to a brilliant cast, notably The Peacemaker. This well-written character seeks justice and peace through any means possible, enriched by a believable past with family issues.
The ensemble gathered for the missions in Peacemaker impresses with their performances. Peacemaker himself, Harcourt, Adebayo, Peacemaker's dad, the Police inspector were designed well and John Cena, Jennifer Holland, Danielle Brooks, Robert Patrick & Annie Chang portrayed it well. Personally, I found Vigilante and Economos to be the standout favorites!
The series excels in its compelling story, well-crafted plot, captivating antagonists, and lightning music keeping audiences entertained throughout. The DC Universe introduces us to their version of Iron Man, however, for few minutes (Dad).
However, I highly disliked the excessive profanity. While I understand that characters undergo diverse arcs and scenarios, they could still be a little gentler with their words instead of resorting to constant and gratuitous use of offensive language. This aspect requires moderation. Is using the F words and offensive languages a fashion now?
In conclusion, Peacemaker remains an exceptional series overall. I enjoyed it.
The ensemble gathered for the missions in Peacemaker impresses with their performances. Peacemaker himself, Harcourt, Adebayo, Peacemaker's dad, the Police inspector were designed well and John Cena, Jennifer Holland, Danielle Brooks, Robert Patrick & Annie Chang portrayed it well. Personally, I found Vigilante and Economos to be the standout favorites!
The series excels in its compelling story, well-crafted plot, captivating antagonists, and lightning music keeping audiences entertained throughout. The DC Universe introduces us to their version of Iron Man, however, for few minutes (Dad).
However, I highly disliked the excessive profanity. While I understand that characters undergo diverse arcs and scenarios, they could still be a little gentler with their words instead of resorting to constant and gratuitous use of offensive language. This aspect requires moderation. Is using the F words and offensive languages a fashion now?
In conclusion, Peacemaker remains an exceptional series overall. I enjoyed it.
James Gunn does it again.
Albi729718 February 2022
Like the intro - amazing, but wears thin episode by episode
urthpainter12 November 2023
With almost 1000 reviews on IMDB - not much I can add to a basic review, but I can speak to someone who arrived at this show a little late - finally coming around to watch.
First episode? I seriously thought this was going to be a 9/10 type of TV show, which is super rare in the comedy genre. First episode is witty, fresh, and truly hilarious. All the jokes hit, the timing is perfect, and the world of Peacemaker is established, as well as the foundation for the story arc.
Especially funny is the main characters pettiness, ego and need for validation. It makes for hilarious back and forth conversations with the rest of the cast. Cena is perfectly cast - obviously an extension of his role in The Suicide Squad. In that movie he kinda steals the show as a side character, and not shocking he would find himself in a mini-series (maybe a few seasons?).
Also funny is Peacemakers bend towards conspiracy theories, which then unfold like a self fulfilling prophecy as the show arc is revealed.
I think Peacemaker really puts on full display the challenge of comedy - just how hard it is to maintain the velocity of smart humor, even if it comes off as slapstick or dumb. Episode by episode, the jokes become more sparse, and the show really becomes more focused on character and story development, including real drama. And there is nothing wrong with that - the show just becomes less funny, even if the subject matter remains pretty absurd.
Two shows that also utilize this kind of humor would be the brilliant John Claude Van Johnson, and the Evil Dead TV show. Van Johnson somehow maintains humor throughout, I'd say Evil Dead is a lot like Peacemaker, and kinda slips the longer it stays. All three are well worth watching, I would think especially for fans of comedy. Evil Dead also utilizes humorous violence - something I think needs to be heavily stylized to really work well.
That would be my first critique of Peacemaker - I don't think the violence as humor always works. Sometimes the violence is a little too grounded/realistic, and feels like violence for violence sake alone - without the focus on humor or any other purpose. Same could be said about a ton of media. My other big critique is the lack of a villain, which in a show like this is baffling. Who is the bad guy (or gal?)? Is it their boss? Is it the invasion they are investigating? Is it a family member? Or is it all of them, all nebulously forming an antagonistic force? I don't know - but I do know the lack of a specific/clear villain in a show like this makes zero sense.
Overall though? Peacemaker offers a ton of entertainment. The leading man plays the part very well, and he's a truly unique action star. Surrounding cast is good (especially Vigilante), and from a point of overall production? It is a very well made show. I'd watch a spinoff of a spinoff - Vigilante TV show! More to the point - I'd be fully interested in a second season.
First episode? I seriously thought this was going to be a 9/10 type of TV show, which is super rare in the comedy genre. First episode is witty, fresh, and truly hilarious. All the jokes hit, the timing is perfect, and the world of Peacemaker is established, as well as the foundation for the story arc.
Especially funny is the main characters pettiness, ego and need for validation. It makes for hilarious back and forth conversations with the rest of the cast. Cena is perfectly cast - obviously an extension of his role in The Suicide Squad. In that movie he kinda steals the show as a side character, and not shocking he would find himself in a mini-series (maybe a few seasons?).
Also funny is Peacemakers bend towards conspiracy theories, which then unfold like a self fulfilling prophecy as the show arc is revealed.
I think Peacemaker really puts on full display the challenge of comedy - just how hard it is to maintain the velocity of smart humor, even if it comes off as slapstick or dumb. Episode by episode, the jokes become more sparse, and the show really becomes more focused on character and story development, including real drama. And there is nothing wrong with that - the show just becomes less funny, even if the subject matter remains pretty absurd.
Two shows that also utilize this kind of humor would be the brilliant John Claude Van Johnson, and the Evil Dead TV show. Van Johnson somehow maintains humor throughout, I'd say Evil Dead is a lot like Peacemaker, and kinda slips the longer it stays. All three are well worth watching, I would think especially for fans of comedy. Evil Dead also utilizes humorous violence - something I think needs to be heavily stylized to really work well.
That would be my first critique of Peacemaker - I don't think the violence as humor always works. Sometimes the violence is a little too grounded/realistic, and feels like violence for violence sake alone - without the focus on humor or any other purpose. Same could be said about a ton of media. My other big critique is the lack of a villain, which in a show like this is baffling. Who is the bad guy (or gal?)? Is it their boss? Is it the invasion they are investigating? Is it a family member? Or is it all of them, all nebulously forming an antagonistic force? I don't know - but I do know the lack of a specific/clear villain in a show like this makes zero sense.
Overall though? Peacemaker offers a ton of entertainment. The leading man plays the part very well, and he's a truly unique action star. Surrounding cast is good (especially Vigilante), and from a point of overall production? It is a very well made show. I'd watch a spinoff of a spinoff - Vigilante TV show! More to the point - I'd be fully interested in a second season.
I love Peacemaker so far I don't know understand the hate!
UniqueParticle18 January 2022
Maybe cause I'm a huge James Gunn fan and loved The Suicide Squad movie I appreciate this series for what it is. I don't get the complains about the writing it's pretty solid maybe to much profanity otherwise it's brilliant and flows well! The music, cinematography, and humor and exciting vibes is all superb at least I'm excited for more; plus I crave anything woke I never understand the ones that bash brilliant/bold shows or movies.
Gunn gives the bird to Critics and lets his fantasy run rampant
Harun_Karali13 January 2022
Peacemaker is a breath of fresh air in a genre that has become the equivalence of a broken tape recorder, sure the series has similarites with other comic-book adaptations, but what show doesn't? Gunn is mostly talked about as a director and rarely mentioned as a writer, but his unique sense of humor adds "class" to these band of misfits. And since people seem to like to compare, I'll take Cena over Larson any day of the week. The side characters are shallow and need a lot of development and the visuals could have been better. But considering the latest comic book adaptations we've gotten lately, I found Gunns approach to this universe admirable. I enjoyed the series for what it is, and more importantly for what it can be.
Judging by the reviews, this series is polarizing the critics and fans. Which is reminist of Gunn's older work. Slither(2006) is a fine example, considered to be a cult-classic, and to this day, one of my favourite guilty pleasures. Peacemaker is a wild trademark that might become it's own brand.
Judging by the reviews, this series is polarizing the critics and fans. Which is reminist of Gunn's older work. Slither(2006) is a fine example, considered to be a cult-classic, and to this day, one of my favourite guilty pleasures. Peacemaker is a wild trademark that might become it's own brand.
How is this ranked so high?
quartermile5014 January 2022
Adults wrote this? I'm at a loss... Someone wrote it. Someone looked at this and approved it. People lined up to be in it... Then it received high reviews? Seriously? The overuse of sexual innuendos, useless interactions, and bad acting is overwhelming. To be fair, I watched it sober. Maybe I'd love it if I were stoned out of my mind before the intro even started. I get that Peacemaker is supposed to be a manchild tool bag, but come on...
Some Incredibly Good Writing and Loveable Characters!
skip-9875614 January 2022
Wow! I was Not expecting This! John Cena just blew me away with his likeability and just some of the funniest
comedy I have seen since I can remember in such a show..The only other with such irreverant, side splitting ,raunchy laughs is The Boys.
His character was fun in the movie role ,but man, give this guy his own show and he just hits a home run!
Im only 1 episode in but I love it!
His character was fun in the movie role ,but man, give this guy his own show and he just hits a home run!
Im only 1 episode in but I love it!
Off-beat super-antics
bertrandma22 February 2022
I vaguely recall watching Suicide Squad and I vaguely recall it being extremely bad. Possibly I was high, but overall it can't be that memorable. Nonetheless (and although I'm a superhero skeptic) I ventured into this one, because of the American flag on the poster, and the vague 'Vertigo Comics' feel of it all. Well it's not gritty, in fact it's downright goofy, but it's a lot of fun - similar to The Boys for its take on superheroes, but less centred on (a rather generic) worldbuilding, and more focused on characterisation. The mixture of grotesque patriotism, extreme brutality, glam rock and testosterone-toilet humour was hard to pull off and Gunn generally succeedd, helped by a good performance of John Cena, and by some very catchy dialogues. The action is also quite good, low on digital effects and high on unexpected violence. I look forward to more.
One to watch
stephenkidson-9451613 October 2023
The opening sequence is the best I've ever seen. Its so hypnotic I never skip intro.
This show is uncomfortably hilarious and easily one of the best superhero shows ever.
Peacemaker wasn't a stand out character in The Suicide Squad for me, so I wasn't that excited for this series, however after watching the show, seeing the character development and intriguing story line, I'm glad I decided to give it a go, I cant wait for the second season.
The casting is perfect. I LOVE vigilante, I hope S2 brings even more psychotic behaviour from him. His back story in the 1983 comic would make a great story line and help views understand why he is so messed up, and I wonder if we will het to meet 'Stuff' the Chinatown Kid.
This show is uncomfortably hilarious and easily one of the best superhero shows ever.
Peacemaker wasn't a stand out character in The Suicide Squad for me, so I wasn't that excited for this series, however after watching the show, seeing the character development and intriguing story line, I'm glad I decided to give it a go, I cant wait for the second season.
The casting is perfect. I LOVE vigilante, I hope S2 brings even more psychotic behaviour from him. His back story in the 1983 comic would make a great story line and help views understand why he is so messed up, and I wonder if we will het to meet 'Stuff' the Chinatown Kid.
A positive surprise
joonasjjr7 October 2023
It kinda does what The Boys did but it does not do it quite so well. Still, Peacemaker gets better with each episode so even if it starts out with severe tonal issues the show is surely worth a watch.
My biggest "issue" is the humour and sometimes off-putting characters but again that gets better after a while. It's kinda like Gunn is doing what he did with Guardians, but in a much more gruesome world - this does sometimes manifest itself with jarring tonal dissonance. There is also the "mandatory" social justice stuff that's sometimes written well and sometimes it's just there as it usually is. It's nothing that bad though and as mentioned the show seems to grow into itself towards the end and the writing seems to find it's own lane.
Even though using music from established bands and artists is almost a cliche at this point in superhero movies and TV-shows the soundtrack is still pretty damn good and used well with just a few exceptions.
Looking forward to season 2.
My biggest "issue" is the humour and sometimes off-putting characters but again that gets better after a while. It's kinda like Gunn is doing what he did with Guardians, but in a much more gruesome world - this does sometimes manifest itself with jarring tonal dissonance. There is also the "mandatory" social justice stuff that's sometimes written well and sometimes it's just there as it usually is. It's nothing that bad though and as mentioned the show seems to grow into itself towards the end and the writing seems to find it's own lane.
Even though using music from established bands and artists is almost a cliche at this point in superhero movies and TV-shows the soundtrack is still pretty damn good and used well with just a few exceptions.
Looking forward to season 2.
I must admit...
Broccolidwarf14 January 2022
...I'm not a John Cena fan... at all... and I didn't like The Suicide Squad movie, especially the Peacemaker character, that came across as an unbelievable dumb caricature.
But this show (based off the first 3 episodes released) is actually very good indeed.
It's a crazy, no holds barred thrill ride... and it is FUNNY.
Not to mention the soundtrack, which is just awesome!
It reminds me of the excellent Happy! Show in style and form, though a little less cartoonish (no pun intended).
If it keeps up this quality, it may just be one of the best superhero shows ever made.
For now, a solid 8... with expectations for more.
I highly recommend it.
Edit:
After watching the whole first season, I have upgraded it to a 10.
It truly is one of the funniest and best superhero shows ever made - I can't wait for season 2.
EAGLY FTW!
But this show (based off the first 3 episodes released) is actually very good indeed.
It's a crazy, no holds barred thrill ride... and it is FUNNY.
- and whatever James Gunn did to John Cena, to make him to explore the character in depth and make it less shallow, is actually working.
Not to mention the soundtrack, which is just awesome!
It reminds me of the excellent Happy! Show in style and form, though a little less cartoonish (no pun intended).
If it keeps up this quality, it may just be one of the best superhero shows ever made.
For now, a solid 8... with expectations for more.
I highly recommend it.
Edit:
After watching the whole first season, I have upgraded it to a 10.
It truly is one of the funniest and best superhero shows ever made - I can't wait for season 2.
EAGLY FTW!
Laughed from beginning to end
terrylarosa14 January 2022
Terrific first ep. I didn't like his character at all in the movie but Cena shines here. Some really funny stuff and a spectacular fight at the end. The other characters including Eagly are immensely entertaining to watch. Hats off to all involved. Looking forward to the rest of eps.
Better than expected
dailydoseofnopes14 January 2022
A follow up to THE Suicide Squad which I thought was mediocre, this was better than expected as of episode 3.
There a definitely negatives such as the 5th grade style humor. It interrupts the really good action/superhero stuff to try and get a laugh and banter (leave that stuff in the MCU) and the jokes that try to appeal to the twitter crowd.
The mystery aspect is good and episodes breeze by fast and look forward to seeing where it goes.
There a definitely negatives such as the 5th grade style humor. It interrupts the really good action/superhero stuff to try and get a laugh and banter (leave that stuff in the MCU) and the jokes that try to appeal to the twitter crowd.
The mystery aspect is good and episodes breeze by fast and look forward to seeing where it goes.
Made for Twitter?
pirlo200420 January 2022
Okay, so where to start!
It's funny (in parts) but the jokes don't always land and sometimes seem infantile, even if you set your mind to it being as whacky as Suicide Squad.
I love swearing in my movies/TV shows and they use it to good effect here, but dare I say maybe too much!
It's well produced and the effects are brilliant, but these instances have been few and far between thus far. You can tell the budget is far superior to the CW shows.
But then it pretty much ends there as far as positives go. Firstly, the elephant in the room. Wokeness. It's really, really bad, like probably the worst I've ever seen and why the hell they felt the need to do this in a show like Peacemaker is beyond me, but man they have really gone for it.
Short of giving Robert Patrick the script from Blazing Saddles, they have made him look as bigoted as possible and went pretty far with Cena too!
The positive of this is that they have gone so heavy handed with it that it actually becomes funny and makes it difficult to tell if laughing at it was the goal!
They have turned Cena into an absolute plum. He's somehow now a dumb pu55y and acts like a 15 year old boy.
There is A LOT of oddly placed dancing and twirking throughout and you will almost certainly want to skip the opening credits after watching them once and wondering what the hell is going on!
Overall it's tonally very weird. I'll stick with it and look past all these things because DC is my absolute favourite franchise. If it was any other franchise I would have stopped after the first 15 minutes and never thought about it again, which is a shame. The Twitter mobs basically rule Hollywood now and are slowly destroying it. Why? Don't know! It clearly doesn't make money which is why they don't make specific cinema pandering to their needs, it doesn't sell, so it gets shoehorned into absolutely everything that does sell.
It's funny (in parts) but the jokes don't always land and sometimes seem infantile, even if you set your mind to it being as whacky as Suicide Squad.
I love swearing in my movies/TV shows and they use it to good effect here, but dare I say maybe too much!
It's well produced and the effects are brilliant, but these instances have been few and far between thus far. You can tell the budget is far superior to the CW shows.
But then it pretty much ends there as far as positives go. Firstly, the elephant in the room. Wokeness. It's really, really bad, like probably the worst I've ever seen and why the hell they felt the need to do this in a show like Peacemaker is beyond me, but man they have really gone for it.
Short of giving Robert Patrick the script from Blazing Saddles, they have made him look as bigoted as possible and went pretty far with Cena too!
The positive of this is that they have gone so heavy handed with it that it actually becomes funny and makes it difficult to tell if laughing at it was the goal!
They have turned Cena into an absolute plum. He's somehow now a dumb pu55y and acts like a 15 year old boy.
There is A LOT of oddly placed dancing and twirking throughout and you will almost certainly want to skip the opening credits after watching them once and wondering what the hell is going on!
Overall it's tonally very weird. I'll stick with it and look past all these things because DC is my absolute favourite franchise. If it was any other franchise I would have stopped after the first 15 minutes and never thought about it again, which is a shame. The Twitter mobs basically rule Hollywood now and are slowly destroying it. Why? Don't know! It clearly doesn't make money which is why they don't make specific cinema pandering to their needs, it doesn't sell, so it gets shoehorned into absolutely everything that does sell.
Immature garbage
smcgillivray14 January 2022
Not sure what happened here. James Gunn has his style which worked with "Guardians" but this was just...gross. They seemed to think that if they threw in enough "F" bombs, it would make it edgy and cool. It didn't. It was dumb. Plus the usual woke crap is there. Ticking every box to promote "the message".
Lots of Fun and Very Interesting!
WormRoyalty3 October 2023
I went into this show not liking Peacemaker as a character AT ALL. I loved James Gunn's Suicide Squad movie and thought Peacemaker as a character served his purpose perfectly but I did not care for him one bit. So when I heard that of all the characters that could get a spin-off show it was going to be him, I was not too excited. But I finally gave the show a go and now I feel like I understand the character much more and am very excited for the next season! All the characters in this show are really the best part! They all feel very unique and interesting in their own ways, and their relationships to each other are really the heart of the show. The story itself is also really amazing! I was always very interested to know what was going to happen next, as there was a real sense of mystery surrounding almost all aspects of what the "bad guys" were, what they were up to and how to stop them. I also really loved the music choices, and the little segment they do for the theme song is hilarious! Overall a great show, if you like super hero stuff of any of James Gunn's other works, you will love this!
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