Why Peacemaker Should Have Failed But Didn't

In this video, we're diving deep into the glorious, R-rated contradiction that is James Gunn's Peacemaker. We break down how a spin-off about a toilet-seat-helmet-wearing guy from The Suicide Squad somehow became one of the most sincere and unhinged superhero stories in recent memory. We explore John Cena's career-best performance and the show's surprisingly deep exploration of trauma and toxic masculinity, while also calling out the self-indulgent flaws and the single biggest problem: its clumsy, forced connection to the new DCU. Is this show a chaotic masterpiece, or a strategic blunder that threatens the future of DC? Peacemaker (2022-) The Suicide Squad (2021) 0:00 Intro | Why Peacemaker Should Have Failed But Didn't 2:02 Peacemaker Season 2 | The Good | Best of Peacemaker 7:15 Peacemaker Season 2 | The Bad | Who Is Superman 12:40 Peacemaker Season 1 | Was Peacemaker Season 1 Good 17:39 Themes Beneath the Madness | Peacemaker Season 2 Breakdown 22:15 Gunn’s DCU Connection | Peacemaker Season 2 Was a Letdown 26:48 Conclusion | Did Peacemaker Season 2 Finale land? #Peacemaker #JamesGunn #DCU #VideoEssay #JohnCena