Peacemaker: DC TV Series

[SpeedBash]

Apologies if there is already a dedicated thread running, but searched multiple times and couldn't find one - please let me know if there is one and I will ask the mods to merge.

Just a heads up, this finally starts airing in the UK from Tuesday 22 March 2022 @ 22:00 on Sky Showcase.

[SlimJim16v]

I've watched it and enjoyed it. It's a very different type of hero.

[Civpilot]

Watched the entire run when it came out in the US.

Loved it. Really wears its heart on its sleeve and quite a lot of the time is wildly inappropriate. Cena is great however British actor Freddie Stroma is a complete scene stealer though! Brilliant performance.

(Mind you Gunn has written every character in a really detailed and well rounded way. They all have time to shine over the 8 episodes. Roll on season 2.)

[bloomen]

I really enjoyed it. It's rounded and pungent.

I think it's the first super hero ish TV show I've seen that didn't have me forgetting what I just saw a less than a second ago. All of the others I've tried seemed stunningly disposable compared to this.

[SlimJim16v]

bloomen said:

I really enjoyed it. It's rounded and pungent.

What does it smell of?

The outtakes are quite good.

https://www.slashfilm.com/774184/the-peacemaker-ga...

Edited by SlimJim16v on Sunday 20th March 00:38

[DodgyGeezer]

loving it so far (and really enjoying the soundtrack)

[pidsy]

2 in - reminds me a bit of The Boys in its style.

John Cena nails the character. Good (adult) fun.

There’s a post credit scene after each episode.

Edited by pidsy on Tuesday 22 March 22:52

[franki68]

Not a fan of d.c stuff but this really was fun watch.

[bloomen]

franki68 said:

Not a fan of d.c stuff but this really was fun watch.

It shows the power of one creator being given free reign. James Gunn seems a bit shocked at how much freedom he was given.

Almost all other superhero type TV has the feel of committee/ entertainment algorithm in comparison.

[PT1984]

Eagly! This is brilliant.

[SlimJim16v]

Series 2 confirmed.

[JonChalk]

I am really enjoying the completely irreverent, crude humour and casual violence

[DodgyGeezer]

pidsy said:

John Cena nails the character. Good (adult) fun.

one good thing about Cena is that he really doesn't seem to mind taking the piss out of himself/his character. Quite refreshing TBH


Oh and another 'shout out' for Eagly - great CGI and well trained for the bits that aren't

[dom9]

Thought it was brilliant! Highly recommended!

[JonChalk]

DodgyGeezer said:

one good thing about Cena is that he really doesn't seem to mind taking the piss out of himself/his character.

The title sequence is such a brilliant example of this.

[Jugosaurus]

Thought this was brilliant. Great switch your brain off fun and really well executed.
The soundtrack has also become my go to playlist at the moment as well. Roll on S2

[PT1984]

JonChalk said:

The title sequence is such a brilliant example of this.

I normally skip the title sequence, but I watch this one every time. It is hilarious.

This is refreshingly good, offensive yet clever television.

[V8covin]

Am I the only person who couldn't understand a word Peacemaker says ? He speaks so fast even the subtitles can't keep up.
Gave up after 3 episodes

[bloomen]

V8covin said:

Am I the only person who couldn't understand a word Peacemaker says ?

Indeed you are.

[Civpilot]

DodgyGeezer said:

one good thing about Cena is that he really doesn't seem to mind taking the piss out of himself/his character. Quite refreshing TBH


Oh and another 'shout out' for Eagly - great CGI and well trained for the bits that aren't

In that case the CGI is even better than you thought. Eagley is 100% CGI in every single episode.

When they needed a physical interaction they used a large bowling pin shaped cushion for cane to hold onto.