Peacemaker on HBO
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Gimpdiggity
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Not a DC fan.
Haven’t watched the newer Suicide Squad film.
Like John Cena.
Wasn’t at all interested in this until I had a trailer that wouldn’t stop playing in a browser, and while trying to get it to stop actually paid a bit of attention to it and thought “Huh? That looks kinda fun.”
So I read the plot synopsis to the second film on Wikipedia, and watched the first episode tonight.
Holy. Crap.
It’s amazing. It was utterly hilarious. Even the title sequence was ridiculous.
I didn’t watch episodes two and three because I think my wife may be interested in it, but man, it had me hooked!!! Looking forward to the rest of it.
Haven’t watched the newer Suicide Squad film.
Like John Cena.
Wasn’t at all interested in this until I had a trailer that wouldn’t stop playing in a browser, and while trying to get it to stop actually paid a bit of attention to it and thought “Huh? That looks kinda fun.”
So I read the plot synopsis to the second film on Wikipedia, and watched the first episode tonight.
Holy. Crap.
It’s amazing. It was utterly hilarious. Even the title sequence was ridiculous.
I didn’t watch episodes two and three because I think my wife may be interested in it, but man, it had me hooked!!! Looking forward to the rest of it.
streetjudge79
Master Member
Hated Suicide Squad, but Peacemaker is GOLD! Best intro credit scene ever! John Cena is incredibly funny. Can't wait to see more!
EvilRocketeer
Master Member
I enjoyed suicide squad (second film) and absolutely love this show. Too bad my hbo max ended. Going to wait until this season and righteous gemstones wraps up so I can binge.
John cena is fantastic in this role
John cena is fantastic in this role
ScourgiousJinx
Master Member
This was actually really funny in places and enjoyable to watch. I wouldn't have tried if it weren't for this thread. Thanks!
CelticWarrior
Well-Known Member
Really enjoying it so far.
Gimpdiggity
Master Member
I would have to guess vac metalized, but wouldn’t rule out that it’s more metal than not.
I can’t remember for the life of me where I saw it, but Cena had it with him in some interview, and the person doing the interview had it for a second and commented on how much heavier it was than they expected.
So who else noticed his address? 
Iskelderon
Sr Member
That opening sequence is just priceless!
This is my new favorite thing. I'm going to need that helmet to be made.
Watching this and Righteous Gemstones finally scratches that itch for real adult shows with real adult and action humor. Makes me miss Ash vs Evil Dead
Gimpdiggity
Master Member
Gemstones first season was amazing.
This season though? It’s amazing-er!!! I don’t want to spoil anything in case anyone hasn’t watched them all yet, but the scene with the blood on the floor? I haven’t laughed that hard in a while.
I really wasn’t interested in watching this. I thought “The Suicide Squad” was a vast improvement over the original, but, frankly, I wasn’t digging Peacemaker.
I get the idea that it’d be fun to make a protagonist a smug, self-righteous arrogant hyper-patriotic *******, and give him enough skill and muscle whereby his mouth writes checks that his ass can cash. But honestly, I just wanted to see him dead by the end of the movie.
Without spoiling anything, does the show play around with that at all? “You have every reason to hate this guy, but we’re going to give you context whereby even if you still don’t like him, you may find some things about him to like?”
Or is it more James Gunn black humor, “This guy really is a 100% complete and total *******, but we’re nonetheless happy to use him so long as he’s on our side.”
I get the idea that it’d be fun to make a protagonist a smug, self-righteous arrogant hyper-patriotic *******, and give him enough skill and muscle whereby his mouth writes checks that his ass can cash. But honestly, I just wanted to see him dead by the end of the movie.
Without spoiling anything, does the show play around with that at all? “You have every reason to hate this guy, but we’re going to give you context whereby even if you still don’t like him, you may find some things about him to like?”
Or is it more James Gunn black humor, “This guy really is a 100% complete and total *******, but we’re nonetheless happy to use him so long as he’s on our side.”
I've only seen the first episode, but the God Squad needs to cross over into Peacemaker.
Gimpdiggity
Master Member
I am just going to say that in the first few episodes he has a LOT of reflective moments where I get the impression that he’s really questioning pretty much everything about him that’s made him what he is.
Without ruining (I hope) anything, there’s a scene where he’s alone, crying, and talking about how nobody likes him.
He also is VERY reluctant when told that a couple of his targets may be children.
Finally...you very quickly see that his father is a TERRIBLE human being, so it’s no real surprise that he’s turned out the way he has.
I get the distinct impression that this show is going to essentially be a redemption arc, where by the end we will have a hero, instead of an anti-hero/pseudo-villain/villain.
Thanks! I am glad to hear all that. I didn’t want to commit to the show if it was just going to be a whole season of Gunn leaning into his more nihilistic instincts.
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