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Peacemaker – Season 2, Episode 1 The Ties That Grind

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While Peacemaker attempts to join the Justice Gang, Harcourt struggles to find work, and Economos takes on a challenging new assignment.
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Peacemaker — Season 2, Episode 1

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Cast & Crew

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John Cena

Peacemaker

Danielle Brooks

Leota Adebayo

Freddie Stroma

Vigilante

Chukwudi Iwuji

Clemson Murn

Jennifer Holland

Emilia Harcourt

Steve Agee

John Economos
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Melanie McFarland Salon.com Aug 29
It’s tough to shake the feeling that crossing these boundaries will only generate despair... How sad it is that this knowledge doesn’t stop us from constantly aching for what could have been, and how hilarious. Go to Full Review Jarrod Jones AV Club Aug 22
B+
Peacemaker has landed on its richest terrain yet. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex Oct 10
7/10
We’re a little skeptical about the universes crossing over each other, but it did work for Loki. We’d be lying if we said we were low on that show. In Gunn we trust. Go to Full Review Emmet Asher-Perrin Reactor Sep 23
The Justice Gang interview is great here, not for the cameos, but for continuing to show the ways that Chris Smith often doesn’t fit the shape of this world, even when he’s trying. Go to Full Review Maria Lattila Film Stories Sep 2
Based on this first episode alone, we’re in for a more intimate, solemn season of Peacemaker and that feels like exactly what we need. Go to Full Review Daniel Chin The Ringer Aug 26
Peacemaker still has the same heart and humor that it had in its first season, but now it has other narrative responsibilities that run the risk of becoming distractions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis While Peacemaker attempts to join the Justice Gang, Harcourt struggles to find work, and Economos takes on a challenging new assignment.
Executive Producer
James Gunn, Peter Safran, John Cena
Screenwriter
James Gunn
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 21, 2025