PEACEMAKER Features Surprise THE SUICIDE SQUAD Cameo And Introduces Controversial DC Villain - SPOILERS

PEACEMAKER Features Surprise THE SUICIDE SQUAD Cameo And Introduces Controversial DC Villain - SPOILERS

The first three episodes of Peacemaker are receiving widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike, and the premiere featured both a surprise cameo and the unexpected introduction of a DC Comics villain.

By JoshWilding - Jan 13, 2022 09:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Peacemaker

Peacemaker's first three episodes (which are now streaming on HBO Max) reveal that Amanda Waller has commissioned a secret task force to deal with an alien threat to Earth known only as "Project Butterfly." Christopher Smith has been roped in alongside some familiar faces from The Suicide Squad, not to mention a couple of intriguing newcomers. 

One of those is Danielle Brooks' Leota Adebayo, an obvious rookie who doesn't really seem to know what she's doing. However, it's soon revealed that Adebayo is Amanda Waller's daughter, and the villainous leader of A.R.G.U.S. makes a surprise cameo appearance via video chat! 

While we see a slightly softer side to Waller (she clearly cares about her daughter), it's later revealed that after both Adebayo and her wife lost their jobs, Amanda jumped at the chance to coax her daughter into following in her footsteps. There's also an interesting subplot about Waller wanting Adebayo to plant a diary in Peacemaker's trailer, so time will tell what that's all about.

Waller is not the only DC Comics villain who shows up here. Peacemaker reveals that Smith's abusive father, Auggie, is the supervillain known as the White Dragon. Various white supremacists have held that mantle over the years, but this version appears to be taking inspiration from William Heller, a character created by Suicide Squad writer John Ostrander and artist Luke McDonnell. 

White Dragon isn't Peacemaker's father in the comic books, but his dad was a Nazi so this isn't too much of a departure from the source material. Chris' dynamic with this villain promises to be one of the most compelling elements of this series, and it will clearly continue to play out over the coming weeks.
 

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McMurdo
McMurdo - 1/13/2022, 9:43 AM
Just wanna say TheDoctor called this being the story when this show first got announced, White Dragon I mean. I can’t see his comments for whatever reason, blocked, but, etc but credit where credits is due. THIS SOUNDS LIKE SUCH A DOPE CHARACTER CONNECTION FOR PEACEMAKER THO I HOPE THE COMMENTARY IS WELL DONE. In Gunn we Trust.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 1/13/2022, 9:47 AM
@McMurdo - I have been told that when you block a user you won't see his comments, so maybe that its?
kylo0607
kylo0607 - 1/13/2022, 10:35 AM
@bkmeijer - I am sure I've never blocked TheDoctor and I still haven't been able to see his comments IN MONTHS.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 1/13/2022, 10:37 AM
@bkmeijer - well it has to be either that, bk, or that bug cuz I won’t see certain peoples comments for weeks here then BOOM all of a sudden they are back and I can see them. But most likely scenario is he blocked me. But for the life of me I can’t see why, IM A BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLY 🦋 round these parts and I’m not the slightest bit annoying to anyone, ever, obviously.







❤️😎👅
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 1/13/2022, 10:53 AM
@kylo0607 @McMurdo - could also be a bug. Ever since the introduction of the edit button, things have been weird
Cbmfilmjunkie
Cbmfilmjunkie - 1/13/2022, 11:38 AM
@McMurdo - Thought it was just me. I haven’t seen his comments, only others who’ve replied.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 1/13/2022, 3:55 PM
@Cbmfilmjunkie - def a bug
Fares
Fares - 1/13/2022, 10:13 AM
Just finished watching the first episode, and well I think I'm on board. The jokes landed better than in the trailer so it's promising.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 1/13/2022, 10:37 AM
@Fares - same things as The Suicide Squad. Trailers sucked for jokes especially then the movie and everything is awesome, just my opinion tho
PC04
PC04 - 1/13/2022, 10:21 AM
Hell yeah!
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 1/13/2022, 11:06 AM
Seems like Peacemer a murderous asshole, but racism is where he draws the line...watching the three episodes tonight!
Jeight8
Jeight8 - 1/13/2022, 11:07 AM
I just cant connect with the lead character. He is I sufferable to me which is the worst thing a show can do.
solskulldeath
solskulldeath - 1/13/2022, 11:09 AM
Hate some cringe joke but so far I do enjoy the three episode.i just can't bear with vigilante. He's no suppose to be some funny guy type.
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