Peacemaker
Give peace a f#cking chance.
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.
Season 1 follows The Suicide Squad in the DCEU. Season 2 belongs to the new DCU, with selected history carried over. This series bridges continuities; the seasons should not be treated as proof that every DCEU event happened in the DCU.
Why it matters in DC
Peacemaker takes a character whose pursuit of peace depends on violence and makes that contradiction the centre of an ongoing story. It follows his encounter with Bloodsport, while the catalogue's season notes distinguish his DCEU background from the later DCU setting.
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- The Suicide SquadOptional background2h 12m
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Story prerequisites are curated. Likely prerequisites are inferred from sequel numbering or explicit synopsis references. Recommendations are earlier stories in the same continuity; background picks are separate adaptations. Series lists cover whole shows, not an episode-by-episode watch order.
Where it fits in the DC universe
Peacemaker is title 6 of 7 in our DC Universe viewing sequence. Peacemaker needs a season-level distinction: its earlier story grows out of The Suicide Squad, while later material moves into the DC Universe setting. The show's presence in this collection should not be read as making the entire DCEU compulsory background. Start with the character's relevant earlier mission, then follow the series in episode order.
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Seasons & episode progress
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Characters
Cast
John CenaChristopher 'Chris' Smith / Peacemaker
Danielle BrooksLeota Adebayo
Freddie StromaAdrian Chase / Vigilante
Jennifer HollandEmilia Harcourt
Steve AgeeJohn Economos
Frank GrilloRick Flag Sr.
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