Rick Flag Sr. BROKE Peacemaker – Season 2 Review & DCU Breakdown
·1 hr 17 min·5 clips
Peacemaker season two brings back Chris Smith to face Rick Flag Sr., a man driven by grief and revenge.
The episode begins with technical difficulties before diving into a review of Peacemaker season two. The hosts, including a guest named Hawk, summarize the season's premise: it picks up two years after season one, with Chris Smith struggling with guilt over killing Rick Flag Jr. and facing Rick Flag Sr., who seeks revenge. They note the season is more character-driven, lacking a traditional villain, and focuses on the 11th Street Kids' personal struggles. The hosts explore connections to the DCU, such as Creature Commandos and Superman, praising James Gunn's integrated approach. They detail plot points like Chris discovering an alternate Earth (Earth X) that turns out to be a Nazi-like world, and the introduction of new characters like Sasha Bordeaux and Langston Flurry. The season culminates in Chris being captured by Argus and banished to Salvation, a prison planet for metahumans. The hosts speculate on future directions, including a potential Checkmate series, and discuss themes of trust, redemption, and moral complexity. They also touch on casting, music changes, and fan reactions.
