Key Takeaways
- Mixed Reactions: The finale of Peacemaker Season 2 received both praise and criticism from fans.
- Character Focus: Many viewers appreciated the emotional depth of the episode despite some unmet expectations.
- Cliffhanger Controversy: The cliffhanger ending left several fans frustrated, with concerns about unresolved storylines.
- No Renewal: HBO Max has not announced a renewal for Season 3, but characters will appear in future DCU projects.
With Peacemaker Season 2 wrapping up on HBO Max, reactions to the finale have sparked heated debate across social media. While some viewers praised its emotional depth and character moments, others criticized the lack of promised cameos and unresolved storylines, dividing the DC fanbase ahead of future DCU projects.
Peacemaker Season 2 finale isn’t loved by all fans
The Peacemaker Season 2 finale, titled “Full Nelson,” premiered on October 10, 2025, on HBO Max. While the episode concluded the multiverse storyline and set up future arcs involving the Checkmate organization and Superman-related plots, it sparked mixed reactions across social media. Several fans expressed disappointment over unmet expectations and the nature of the cliffhanger ending.
One viewer called it “the worst episode” of the series and criticized its hype, saying it offered “none of the big DC stars or surprises” promised by James Gunn. Another described the cliffhanger as frustrating, pointing out that it “won’t get resolved either ever or for almost three years.” A separate comment noted, “Underwhelming… it didn’t explore much of the mystery of the season. It felt like filler.”
In the finale, Rick Flag Sr. traps Chris Smith (Peacemaker) on an isolated Earth called Salvation to test its ability to imprison metahumans. The episode ends with Chris hearing roars in the wilderness, suggesting prehistoric creatures inhabit the planet. Meanwhile, Emilia Harcourt and Sasha Bordeaux form a new covert group called Checkmate, alongside Adebayo, Vigilante, and others. The storyline references the DC Comics spy organization introduced in Action Comics No. 598 (1988).
Some fans responded more positively. One described the finale as “more like an epilogue” and appreciated its emotional beats. Another wrote, “It didn’t need cameos, explosions, a final battle… I’m pretty sure we all finished the episode with a smile.” However, others felt misled by marketing that promised major DC Universe connections.
HBO Max has not renewed Peacemaker for Season 3, but characters from the series will appear in future DCU stories.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on SuperHeroHype.
