Peacemaker Season 2 Review | “Trust Yourself, or Get Left Behind”

If Season 1 of Peacemaker was about self discovery through chaos, then Season 2 is about trusting yourself when the world goes to hell.

James Gunn delivers another season packed with irreverent humor, heart punching moments, and just enough action to keep your adrenaline flowing… but this time, it’s far more personal.

The tone is right in line with the first season. You’ve got comedy driven story with a beating heart.

But this go around leans much heavier on the emotional side, crafting a character driven narrative that puts Chris Smith front and center. The humor remains classic Gunn, you know, the kind of banter that either makes you grin ear to ear or roll your eyes… and the balance between heart and comedy is, as always, pitch perfect.

Christopher Smith’s evolution is the soul of the season. In Season 1, he figured out who he was. In Season 2, he learns to trust himself without needing anyone else to guide him.

Harcourt is a clear standout, her showcase episode is one of the best of the series, and newcomers like Rick Flag Sr., Bourdeaux, and Fleury add weight and energy, while Eagly once again steals scenes with ease.

And then there’s Lex Luthor. His cameo might not have been a shocker, but his presence from that moment forward is a seismic setup for the DCU’s future. Teaming with Flag Sr. on an anti metahuman crusade gives the show an undercurrent of tension that pays off in the finale.

The character build up is stellar, but the world building stumbles slightly in the final stretch.

The reveal of the 11th Street Kids forming CHECKMATE is massive, but the execution feels a bit rushed.

Gunn’s writing remains true to form with snappy, funny, emotionally honest moments without diving too deep, and then he drops the real bombshell… the tease of Salvation World.

I admit, It’s a bold, unexpected swing that may be setting the stage for the arrival of the New Gods or possibly just Darkseid.

That’s not just clever fun world building… that’s planting the seeds for something epic!

However, action isn’t the backbone of this season… the characters are. But when fights happen, they hit clean and fun.

Gunn’s musical choices are top notch, from Foxy Shazam to Steel Panther, and the needle drops punctuate character beats rather than distract from them.

Episode 4 remains a standout stylistically, and it’s one of the most emotionally charged of the series.

And then there’s the finale.

Some fans expected a parade of cameos and direct references to Superman. Instead, Gunn went for something slightly smarter… setting the table instead of serving the full meal.

Revealing CHECKMATE’s creation and teasing Salvation World isn’t just a setup, no, it’s a promise.

Some fans may call it underwhelming because they themselves set unrealistic expectations, but the foundation laid here is bold.

Gunn warned no one knew what was coming, and he was right.

This ending isn’t just about Peacemaker’s personal arc… it’s a launchpad for the future of the DCU.

The Lex and Rick Flag Sr. storyline sets the stage for a major confrontation in 2027’s Man of Tomorrow.

If metahumans are sent to another world instead of being imprisoned on Earth, the entire foundation of this universe shifts.

That’s not just a plot twist… that’s a tectonic shake larger than what we saw in 2025’s SUPERMAN.

In the end, Peacemaker Season 2 is emotional, heartfelt, and fun. It doesn’t need to be perfect it just needed to make us care. And it did.

This isn’t just another superhero series it’s a vital thread in the tapestry of Gunn’s new DCU.

★★★☆ (3.5/5 stars) — James Gunn plays the long game, and the payoff is only just beginning.