{"id":2014444,"date":"2025-09-11T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2014444"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:43:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:43:00","slug":"people-are-sharing-why-peacemaker-is-must-watch-tv-and-im-here-for-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/people-are-sharing-why-peacemaker-is-must-watch-tv-and-im-here-for-it\/","title":{"rendered":"People Are Sharing Why &#8220;Peacemaker&#8221; Is Must-Watch TV, And I&#8217;m Here For It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>It&#8217;s been a good year for DC fans: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/ravenishak\/superman-first-reactions-reviews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Superman;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><i>Superman<\/i><\/a> (2025), a sequel already on the books for 2027, and the return of <i>Peacemaker<\/i>. Dare I say, we are SO back.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span><i>Peacemaker<\/i> Season 2 premiered on HBO Max on August 21. Created by James Gunn, the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/bendzialdowski\/bad-films-box-office\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Suicide Squad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><i>Suicide Squad<\/i><\/a> (2021) spin-off stars <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/mychalthompson\/john-cena-wife-no-children\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:John Cena;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">John Cena<\/a> as the titular character. The sophomore season, which takes place after the events of <i>Superman<\/i> (2025), sees Peacemaker discover an alternate universe where he&#8217;s hailed as a beloved hero.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"John Cena as Peacemaker\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/GX9KI7qaHjtvF9VlWUBrZg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTcwNTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/b16e8ed9b83268268763230b9ee65054\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>People on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/television\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:r\/television;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">r\/television<\/a> are sharing why <i>Peacemaker<\/i> is <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/evelinamedina\/must-watch-movies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:must-watch;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">must-watch<\/a> TV. Here are some of the highlights:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>1.<\/span><span>&#8220;Crazy how Season 1 was retconned from one of the last entries in the old DCU canon to essentially the first entry of the new DCU so seamlessly. Absolutely genius. Couple that with the fact that Gunn directed arguably the best trilogy in the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/evelinamedina\/marvel-villains-ranked\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MCU;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">MCU<\/a>. &#8230; Gunn is right up there with the Russo brothers as comic book film royalty.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Peacemaker and Leota\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DFdhynnYfwniLvKZ5wTn6w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/81908423e0898b49a74c2d41efdb4a83\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Jessica Miglio\/HBO Max<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/Glittering-Reward-25\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/Glittering-Reward-25;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/Glittering-Reward-25<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>2.<\/span><span>&#8220;Great first episode and seamlessly transitioned to the new DCU. I like the Justice Gang doing interviews in a random abandoned storefront lol.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Justice Gang\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/POy6eNmgjrzcRJXHkZaLLQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTM5ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/634f05fea3594f3966329834a698acf9\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/KindsofKindness\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/KindsofKindness;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/KindsofKindness<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>3.<\/span><span>&#8220;The new opening dance for the new season is hilarious. It had me laughing even before the episode really going.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Peacemaker Season 2 intro dance\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Szkt3vUN5cauVEG68PVA6A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTM5ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/397c6fc74488f3d72db34286c9ede616\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/RumpledStillsuit\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/RumpledStillsuit;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/RumpledStillsuit<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>4.<\/span><span>&#8220;It&#8217;s crazy seeing how far Cena has come from. His performance this season comes across more natural and sincere, and there&#8217;s this softness in how he delivers his lines now. It&#8217;s honestly impressive, because he was already great last season comedically, but without many jokes in the premiere, he still delivered.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"John Cena as Peacemaker\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Fx74nGygHDB03lfwDlC2eg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/1c30930e889fd37d4144eea1968bbd6c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Jessica Miglio\/HBO Max<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/ROBtimusPrime1995\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/ROBtimusPrime1995;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/ROBtimusPrime1995<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>5.<\/span><span>&#8220;God, that scene in the den was beautiful. The little ticks of still being traumatized by his dad, overwhelmed that his brother is alive, and having to pretend that he\u2019s this universe\u2019s Chris during that whole conversation about imps. And that breakdown when he finally gets to tell his brother he loves him. Cena did fantastic work overall.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"David Denman, John Cena, Robert Patrick\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/vX_D3.CpDU_kAXPgyyjASQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/bfdfd9e79c16117c7c519cc0ab99d87f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Jessica Miglio\/HBO Max<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/dagreenman18\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/dagreenman18;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/dagreenman18<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>6.<\/span><span>&#8220;The premiere was great. There&#8217;s definitely a darker, more tragic tone this time around but it still has the wacky, fun tone from the first season. I continue to be seriously impressed at how John Cena gets better and better at dramatic acting. At this point, he&#8217;s not even just &#8216;good for a former wrestler&#8217; \u2014 he&#8217;s just legitimately really good by any standard.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Peacemaker: \u201cI\u2019m great.\u201d\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EhhhOkmIWhuAG1wZmeNK3w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTcwNTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/83d9435cc4166262784c5915d1ecd277\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/keepfighting90\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/keepfighting90;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/keepfighting90<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>7.<\/span><span>&#8220;Great show. One of those shows that is way better than you&#8217;d think it has any right to be. So much of the violence and humor are really over-the-top, and the subject matter and characters are kind of ridiculous, but the writing is great because it makes us very empathetic to this highly-flawed group of underdogs, with John Cena in particular doing a very good job of making us feel for the personal struggles of Peacemaker.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Peacemaker fighting scene\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EWDAdWLxUB6T61Rz6Mwc9Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/dcc9897939793391ed1cfb4c6484ad93\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Courtesy of HBO Max<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/ptwonline\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/ptwonline;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/ptwonline<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>8.<\/span><span>&#8220;I think Season 1 was among the best, if not <i>the<\/i> best Superhero TV\/movies. Would never expect it, but it dove headfirst into a lot of mental health issues that rarely get covered in the media, and it handled them with both care and humor. Cannot praise it enough.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Peacemaker and Leota\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/eJAgFaBHwcozCc5PEJD1cQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/8b65841838756f4dc3be3fcaa234dd25\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Curtis Bonds Baker\/HBO Max<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/Charrbard\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/Charrbard;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/Charrbard<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>9.<\/span><span>&#8220;This show is the best thing going right now. John Cena should seriously be in the Emmy consideration. I can&#8217;t believe what I just typed.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"John Cena as Peacemaker\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/qVMmobAyLEaQJixUJflRgg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/90c9015afb03324aa102bd198edf512d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Jessica Miglio\/HBO Max<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/Tiger_Eagle06\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/Tiger_Eagle06;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/Tiger_Eagle06<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>10.<\/span><span>&#8220;I really like this show. It may not be for everyone, but I think it has a lot of heart and the cast in particular is its biggest strength. Also, watching John Cena commit to the bit and giving every scene his 100% alone makes this show worth watching.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Peacemaker and Emilia dance\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/fPspBjHzVGGvAYZelR6tKQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTM5ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/be4e3b3009df9d0b6d0185ba76787238\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/chaoticbiguy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/chaoticbiguy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/chaoticbiguy<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>11.<\/span><span>&#8220;I absolutely love the dialogue; it&#8217;s so realistic and not &#8216;scripty&#8217; with just the dumb random things they say and tangents they go on. They seem so much more like real people. Also love the unpredictability of their conversations and actions \u2014 such a breath of fresh air after so many formulaic movies\/shows.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Leota: &quot;WHAT?&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pxvSiWxY2Ua7kvAmgaAX5w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTcwNTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/1a8af3b7522b922f074a38e062302e07\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/television\/comments\/1mr228h\/peacemaker_season_2_review_john_cenas_antihero\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/Setso1397;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/Setso1397<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>12.<\/span><span>&#8220;Despite the multiverse being done to death, I&#8217;m loving the premise of this &#8216;the grass is greener on the other side&#8217; plot.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"David Denman as Captain Triumph\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0P1mEmTuJeVD8ZzBLx2j8w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/b42bfbdbc8a8d3be40123568e845ba96\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Jessica Miglio\/HBO Max<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/NoNefariousness2144\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/NoNefariousness2144;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/NoNefariousness2144<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>13.<\/span><span>&#8220;James Gunn is often seen as a funny action writer\/director, but I think he&#8217;s one of the most sensitive and intimate writer\/directors working today. I think the work on <i>Guardians<\/i> (especially 2 and 3), as well as <i>Superman,<\/i> shows how well he does emotions and character. These movies have moments that have touched me on a personal level, in ways I didn&#8217;t expect. This [Episode 3] was a very heartfelt episode, and John Cena is terrific. What a human actor beyond the rigid front.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"John Cena as Peacemaker in Episode 3\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZaFifUEA_9SybNq1D59lvg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/8f5bc5f15192913bad67e84c651c6b0f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Curtis Bonds Baker\/HBO Max<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/ILoveTheAIDS\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/ILoveTheAIDS;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/ILoveTheAIDS<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>14.<\/span><span>&#8220;[Tim Meadows] is killing me. A lot of the comedy they\u2019re giving him is so outlandish that it shouldn\u2019t work, but he&#8217;s making it work, and well. His &#8216;bird blindness&#8217; making him completely inept at fending off Eagly had me laughing out loud.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BLD9SRwjy1GooTT8hTKQmw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/13ecd97a8b257ec3b388f842641d317c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Curtis Bonds Baker\/HBO Max<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/Deftallica\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/Deftallica;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/Deftallica<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>15.<\/span><span>&#8220;For me, its hands down the best of the DCU. Gunn&#8217;s shtick seems to be comedy\/action found family stories, and he takes the same formula from his <i>Suicide Squad<\/i> and does it better. I don&#8217;t think there is a single character that I didn&#8217;t enjoy.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"&quot;Peacemaker&quot; Season 2 opening credits\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0.sBm3nxWax7RhoBk01TqA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/077c2c29927a6afe51b26f92fdb185ed\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Courtesy of HBO Max<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/luckysevs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/luckysevs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/luckysevs<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span>How do you feel about <i>Peacemaker<\/i> Season 2 so far? Tell me in the comments!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s been a good year for DC fans: Superman (2025), a sequel already on the books for 2027, and the return of Peacemaker. Dare I say, we are SO back. Peacemaker Season 2 premiered on HBO Max on August 21. Created by James Gunn, the Suicide Squad (2021) spin-off stars John Cena as the titular [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2014445,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[206284,21917,41332,316700,326584],"class_list":["post-2014444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-dcu","tag-hbo","tag-james-gunn","tag-john-cena","tag-peacemaker"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/People-Are-Sharing-Why-Peacemaker-Is-Must-Watch-TV-And-Im.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2014444","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2014444"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2014444\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2014445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2014444"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2014444"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2014444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}