I am going to miss this show so much. From the opening credits of the very first episode, I have had an unnatural love for Peacemaker (the show... not the character).
Peacemaker does not have the most action of any super hero shows. It does not have the most humor (but it is pretty close). It doesn't have the most mystery or drama. But it may very well have the best characters. That is the beauty of this show. It is about a bunch of friends leaning on each other as the world around them goes to shit (sadly that seems way to familiar). They just happen to live in a world where giant bug/cow monsters try to destroy it while there are portals to infinite universes that can be visited when the plot suits it.
Although I said, it isn't the funniest super hero show, it definitely has some of the funniest moments and characters. Basically every scene with Vigilante makes me giggle at the very least. Often this leads to laugh out loud moments. The idea of a nerd who lives with his mom training himself to be an elite ninja like assassin really warms my heart. And he might not even be the funniest basement dwelling nerd in the show. That tile may go to John Economos the "guy in the chair" for the team. He's neurospicy and quite cowardly, but he will do anything for his friends. The addition of Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury was a very welcome comedic surprise. Chris Smith and Adebayo are also good for a laugh or two in each episode. The only character that usually doesn't generate laughs is Jennifer Holland's Amelia Hardcore... I mean Harcourt (everyone makes that mistake). But even her role as "the straight man" of the bunch leads to some of the biggest laughs. Oh. And then there is the eagle named... Eagly... of course. It is brilliant how they use him as both a loyal sidekick and excellent comic relief. You can see how Eagly was a test case for Krypto in the new Superman movie.
If you are looking for another mindless comic book show with lots of action, skip this. But if you remember getting emotionally involved as you read comics, this is the show for you.
When the show isn't cracking me up, most episodes have some decent action. There are some that are flat out action packed. But I don't think that is the point of the show. This show is a vehicle for some really great characters to develop and grow. They figure out their lives and their relationships. Like many of Gunn's projects, this show has a ton of heart. It also knows how to work in music to help propel the stories and action. That use of music is one of my favorite things about James Gunn's movies. he doesn't just rely on the hits, he likes to find B sides and deep cuts that help enhance his storytelling. He does this every episode in Peacemaker.
Now why did I say I'd miss this show? I mean it was only the season finale that just dropped. Ummmm nope. According to Gunn himself, he has no plans for a third season of Peacemaker. Although I am bummed, he assured fans like me that this is not the last we will see of Peacemaker and his pals. In fact, Gunn has said Peacemaker and the plot of this season will play a significant role in the DCU moving forward. I for one cannot wait for the next time I get to see any of my favorite characters from this show (which is basically every character).
If you are looking for another mindless comic book show with lots of action, skip this. But if you rememebr getting emotionally involved as you read comics, this is the show for you.
