The firstPeacemakerseason 2 reactions have arrived, with critics sharing their thoughts on the new season of the popularDCseries. James Gunn is not only the co-CEO of DC Studios, but he is also the creative figure behind its first three releases. TheDCU Chapter Onebegan with the animatedCreature Commandos. Then cameSuperman, the franchise’s first movie.
Following those two projects isPeacemakerseason 2, which will have the task of explaining how John Cena’s hero and his supporting cast make the jump from the oldDCEU movie timelineinto Gunn’s new DC Universe. AfterSupermanwas received well by fans and critics alike, all eyes are on whetherPeacemakerwill be able to deliver like its predecessor.
On X, several reactions toPeacemakerseason 2 have now dropped ahead of the show’s return on Thursday, August 21. While they do not delve deep into the season’s plot, Cena’s Peacemaker and Jennifer Holland’s Emilia Harcourt are said to be thelive-action DC show’s standouts this time around. Check out some of the reactions below:
ScreenRant’s own Andy Behbakht teases how many surprises are in store for season 2.
Brandon Davis notes how Emilia Harcourt is a standout inPeacemakerseason 2.
DC Film News points out how season 2 is character-driven.
The Hollywood Handle highlights the soundtrack, a known James Gunn strength.
Chris Gallardo comments on the DCU series' tone.
What Peacemaker Season 2’s First Reactions Mean
Peacemakerseason 1 was the only live-action series in the DCEU. As such, it had a unique spot in the franchise. Now that it has moved to the DCU,Peacemakerhas had to deal with several comments about why the show survived the universe reboot when characters like Henry Cavill’s Superman did not.Peacemakerseason 2 needs to be strong.
Based on the first reactions to the show’s return, it seems likePeacemakerwill be able to not only get fans excited but also convince those who were mixed on the DC series' return that it very much deserves to be back. A common element in the reactions is howPeacemakerseason 2 works all-around.
Be it with emotional elements, the soundtrack, the action, the TV-MA moments, everything seems to flow nicely. Gunn’s characteristic dark humor, which was a big part ofPeacemakerseason 1, has also been praised for the show’s sophomore year. However,the reactions claimPeacemakerseason 2 is more character-driven, with a surprising narrative direction for the irreverent series.
Our Take On Peacemaker Season 2’s First Reactions
It seems like the DCU has another hit on its hands.Peacemakerseason 1 was surprising, becoming a success with a splashy set of episodes that focused on the story’s absurdity and John Cena’s captivating performance. Based on the first reactions toPeacemakerseason 2, while those same irreverent moments seem to return,it sounds like the show has matured.
Peacemakerseason 2 delves deeper into its characters, with Peacemaker and Harcourt’s relationship becoming more complex, and after a lot of their trauma was revealed in the first season, that is the perfect way to go for the show’s return. WithPeacemakerseason 2 debuting to DC’s best Rotten Tomatoes score, it looks like the studio achieved what it set out to do.
