The individual willing to kill for peace has returned. InPeacemaker Season 2, the wandering DC Universe TV series brings John Cena's title assassin back into the spotlight. However, since it has been a full three years sincePeacemakerSeason 1, what might one anticipate from Chris Smith and his companions? Is it necessary to re-watch all ofPeacemakerSeason 1? Is there anything else you have to keep in mind?
The short answer is: PeacemakerSeason 2 is refreshingly not dependent on a lot of prior knowledge. That being said, there are three things you may want to watch again as you dive inPeacemaker Season 2. No spoilers ahead.
PeacemakerSeason 1 Finale, "It's Cow or Never" (2022)
Although PeacemakerSeason 2 makes some subtle adjustments to elements from Season 1, with almost all events in Season 2 depending on how Season 1 concluded. The way the connection between Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) and Peacemaker (Cena) ended in Season 1 is essential for grasping Season 2. Additionally, it's important to keep in mind that Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks) has a complex relationship with her mother, Amanda Waller.
The Suicide Squad (2021)
John Cena's portrayal of Chris Smith, also known as The Peacemaker, comes from the 2021 DC film.The Suicide Squad, and surprisingly, very specific scenes in that film are significant in Season 2. While Season 1 was somewhat more self-contained and distinct fromThe Suicide Squad, Season 2 significantly explores certain events from that film, including one death that fuels almost half of the storyline.
Superman (2025)
Despite starting out in a completely different DC universe,PeacemakerSeason 2 is the following release in the current DCU series. The new program occurs just one month after the events ofSuperman. Director of Superman and creator of the Peacemakershow, James Gunn, has made it evident that these specifics are important. Indeed, some details fromSupermanwill be crucial to grasping the entire trajectory ofPeacemaker.