Created by James Gunn.
Peacemaker (TV Series) premiered on January 13, 2022.
Distributed by Warner Bros. Television Distribution.
Series Review
Peacemaker offers a wild, funny, and surprisingly tender take on the superhero spin off.
John Cena leads as Christopher Smith, a violent self righteous antihero whose attempts at redemption fuel both laughs and emotion.
Season 1: The first season balances brutal action with sincere character work.
It introduces the team around Peacemaker, including Leota Adebayo and Emilia Harcourt, and mines family trauma for real stakes.
James Gunn mixes grotesque set pieces with warm heartbeats, making Cena a textured lead.
Season 2: The second season widens the scope and deepens the pathos.
New threats force the team into darker, multiverse tinged territory while keeping the show’s trademark humor.
Fresh cast additions bring new dynamics and the emotional payoffs land harder.
Overall Peacemaker is a rare comic book show that is both riotously funny and genuinely affecting, and it proves the antihero story still has plenty to say. For modern audiences everywhere.
Ratings
• IMDb: 8.3/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
• Google Audience Score: 84% liked this TV show.
Peacemaker (TV series) Actors
John Cena as Christopher Smith a.k.a. Peacemaker
DOB: April 23, 1977.
Bio: American actor, producer, and former professional wrestler who became one of WWE’s biggest stars before successfully transitioning to Hollywood.
Born in West Newbury, Massachusetts, Cena began wrestling with WWE in 2001, where his charisma and “Never Give Up” motto made him a global icon.
Outside the ring, he built a prolific acting career spanning comedy, action, and family films.
Role: Christopher Smith, a.k.a. Peacemaker. A violent, patriotic antihero who sincerely believes peace justifies extreme measures.
The series traces his attempts to be a better man while confronting family trauma and monstrous threats.
The show uses his big personality to explore consequences and growth.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1 and 2 (16 episodes).
What to Expect: Big action, broad comedy and surprisingly honest emotional beats anchored by Cena’s physicality and surprising tenderness.
Favorite Things: Cena frequently emphasizes the importance of family, fitness, and discipline, crediting his WWE background for shaping his strong work ethic.
Notable Works: The Suicide Squad, F9, Bumblebee, Trainwreck, WWE specials.
Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo
DOB: September 17, 1989.
Bio: American actress and singer, born in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in South Carolina.
A graduate of the Juilliard School, she first gained widespread recognition as Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson on Netflix’s groundbreaking series Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019).
Role: Leota Adebayo. A.R.G.U.S. operative and one of the show’s emotional cores.
Leota is smart, principled and often the moral counterpoint to Peacemaker’s brash worldview.
Her family ties and evolving loyalties drive key storylines.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1 and 2 (16 episodes).
What to Expect: Grounded drama, compassion, and a character whose growth gives the series heart.
Favorite Things: Brooks has expressed her passion for authentic storytelling, faith, and projects that highlight community and diverse voices.
Notable Works: Orange Is the New Black, Master of None, Broadway.
Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase a.k.a. Vigilante
DOB: January 8, 1987.
Bio: British actor and model, born in London and raised in Ascot, Berkshire.
He studied Neuroscience at University College London before pursuing acting, making him one of the few actors in the industry with a scientific background.
He earned strong reviews as Adam Cromwell on Lifetime’s acclaimed drama UnREAL (2015), which showcased his ability to blend charm with complexity.
Role: Adrian Chase, a.k.a. Vigilante. A zealous vigilante who idolizes Peacemaker while harboring disturbingly violent tendencies.
Adrian’s naive, childlike enthusiasm for justice is offset by his ruthlessness in combat, creating both comedic relief and moral conflict within the team.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1 and 2 (16 episodes).
What to Expect: Energetic, unpredictable scenes, and morally messy choices that test loyalties.
Favorite Things: Stroma is passionate about music, he plays guitar and has a background in singing, and he values roles that let him explore different emotional ranges.
Notable Works: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, UnREAL, Pitch Perfect.
Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt
DOB: November 9, 1987.
Bio: American actress from Chicago, Illinois.
She began her career with small roles in television and indie films before gaining wider recognition through her collaboration with writer-director James Gunn.
Her breakout came with the role of Emilia Harcourt in The Suicide Squad (2021), which she reprised in Peacemaker.
Role: Emilia Harcourt. A.R.G.U.S. agent who balances professionalism and bluntness.
She is an operatives’ operative and a steady foil to Peacemaker’s chaos.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1 and 2 (16 episodes).
What to Expect: Rapid fire, stoic scenes and pragmatic decision making; Harcourt often delivers the show’s deadpan laughs.
Favorite Things: She is passionate about fitness, outdoor activities, and maintains a close creative partnership with Gunn, emphasizing the value of trust and collaboration on set.
Notable Works: The Suicide Squad, Brightburn.
Steve Agee as John Economos
DOB: February 26, 1969.
Bio: American actor, comedian, and writer from Riverside, California.
He began his career in stand-up comedy before moving into television, gaining recognition as a writer and recurring performer on The Sarah Silverman Program.
Agee’s trademark is his dry wit and awkward, deadpan delivery, which has made him a reliable comedic presence in both TV and film.
Role: John Economos. A.R.G.U.S. tech specialist and field support operative.
Though often the butt of jokes due to his awkwardness and low self-esteem, Economos proves to be a loyal, resourceful, and unexpectedly courageous member of the team.
Season & Episodes: Seasons 1 and 2 (16 episodes).
What to Expect: Wry one-liners, quiet emotional depth, and moments of surprising heroism.
Favorite Things: Agee is passionate about comedy writing, improv, and low-key collaborative sets.
Notable Works: The Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (cameo).
Chukwudi Iwuji as Clemson Murn
DOB: October 15, 1975.
Bio: Nigerian-British actor born in Nigeria and raised partly in Ethiopia and England.
Educated at Yale University, he built his reputation as a classically trained stage performer with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, where he earned acclaim for his commanding portrayals of Shakespearean leads.
Role: Clemson Murn. A hardened mercenary enlisted by A.R.G.U.S. to lead Project Butterfly.
Murn appears stoic and controlled but harbors a hidden identity that radically shifts the trajectory of Peacemaker Season 1 and influence Season 2 continuity.
Season & Episodes: Season 1 (8 episodes).
What to Expect: A performance filled with intensity, subtle emotional undercurrents, and moral ambiguity.
Favorite Things: Iwuji is deeply devoted to stage craft and the discipline of classical theatre.
Notable Works: The Day of the Jackal, Designated Survivor, When They See Us.
Robert Patrick as August “Auggie” Smith a.k.a. White Dragon
DOB: November 5, 1958.
Bio: American actor born in Marietta, Georgia, and raised in Ohio.
He is best known for his breakout role as the T-1000 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), which established him as one of Hollywood’s most memorable villains.
Role: August “Auggie” Smith, also known as the White Dragon.
He is Peacemaker’s father, a bigoted, extremist villain whose abusive nature and ideological extremism haunt his son’s psyche.
Season & Episodes: Season 1 and 2 (16 episodes).
What to Expect: Menacing presence, family-based trauma, and scenes that force Peacemaker to choose between loyalty and morality.
Favorite Things: Patrick is an avid motorcyclist and longtime member of the Boozefighters Motorcycle Club.
Notable Works: Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The X-Files, Walk the Line.
Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.
DOB: June 8, 1965.
Bio: American actor and producer born in New York City. Known for his tough, commanding screen presence, Grillo has built a career as one of Hollywood’s most reliable action stars.
He gained recognition with roles in Warrior (2011), The Grey (2011), and The Purge: Anarchy (2014), which cemented him as a modern action lead.
Role: Rick Flag Sr. The father of Rick Flag Jr. (Joel Kinnaman’s character from The Suicide Squad).
Introduced in Peacemaker Season 2 as part of James Gunn’s expanded DCU casting, Flag Sr. brings history, tension, and emotional conflict to the series.
Season & Episodes: Season 2 (8 episodes).
What to Expect: A hard-edged, emotionally charged performance blending physical intensity with grief and resentment.
Favorite Things: Grillo is passionate about combat sports, particularly boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Notable Works: The Purge series, Warrior, The Grey.
David Denman as Keith Smith
DOB: July 25, 1973.
Bio: American actor born in Newport Beach, California.
A versatile performer, Denman is best known for his role as Roy Anderson, Pam’s ex-fiancé, in NBC’s The Office.
Beyond sitcom fame, he has built a career as a dependable character actor across film and television.
Role: Christopher “Peacemaker” Smith’s older brother.
Keith was presumed dead following a tragic event early in Season 1, but here he returns, alive and thriving in an alternate-dimension where their father Auggie never sent the brothers into brutal fights
Season & Episodes: Season 2 ( 8 episodes).
What to Expect: With Denman’s history of nuanced, everyman portrayals, audiences can expect him to deliver depth in ensemble moments.
Favorite Things: Denman has spoken about his love of ensemble-driven television, character work, and collaborating with diverse casts.
Notable Works: The Office, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Brightburn.
Sol Rodríguez as Sasha Bordeaux
DOB: April 17, 1990.
Bio: Argentine actress born in Buenos Aires. She gained prominence in Latin American television, starring in teen and drama series, and has transitioned into English-language projects.
Rodríguez brings charisma, physicality, and adaptability to her roles, making her a strong addition to ensemble casts in action and genre series.
Role: A character drawn from DC Comics lore. Sasha is tied to shadowy organizations and covert operations, adding layers of espionage, strategy, and intrigue to the series’ narrative.
Season & Episodes: Season 2 (8 episodes).
What to Expect: A lean, capable presence who expands the show’s spy and conspiratorial elements.
Favorite Things: Rodríguez has spoken in interviews about her Latin American TV roots, the challenges of moving to U.S. productions, and her passion for physical training and stunt work in action roles.
Notable Works: Grachi, Seven Cemeteries, Devious Maids.
Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury
DOB: February 5, 1961.
Bio: American comedian and actor best known for his long tenure on Saturday Night Live (1991–2000).
He has built a decades-long career in television and film, blending sharp comic timing with natural gravitas.
Role: Langston Fleury, a recurring character who expands the show’s political and bureaucratic landscape.
Season & Episodes: Season 2 (7 episodes).
What to Expect: Dry comic beats and bureaucratic satire.
Favorite Things: Sketch comedy, improvisation, and long-term collaborations in comedic television.
Notable Works: SNL, Mean Girls, The Ladies Man.
Michael Rooker as Red St.
DOB: April 6, 1955.
Bio: American character actor renowned for intense, often explosive performances in film and television.
With a career spanning decades, he excels at portraying gritty, unpredictable characters, often adding memorable energy to ensemble casts.
Role: Red St. An original Season 2 character who adds unpredictable force to Peacemaker’s new chapters.
Season & Episodes: Season 2 (8 episodes).
What to Expect: Expect gritty, physical performances with scene-stealing moments and a mix of menace and charisma.
Favorite Things: Rooker is known for indie film roots, unique character choices, and embracing complex, idiosyncratic roles.
Notable Works: Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead.
More Actors
Season 1 (2022) recurring and supporting
• Dee Bradley Baker as Eagly (voice).
• Annie Chang as Detective Sophie Song.
• Lochlyn Munro as Detective Larry Fitzgibbon.
• Elizabeth Ludlow as Keeya Adebayo.
• Rizwan Manji as Jamil.
• Nhut Le as Judomaster.
• Christopher Heyerdahl as Caspar Locke.
Season 2 (2025) recurring and supporting
• Juan Carlos Flores as Hugo
• Dorian Kingi as Kyphotic Alien
• Brey Noelle as White Rabbit.
FAQ – Peacemaker TV Series
How many seasons and episodes are there?
Peacemaker has 2 seasons. Season 1 comprised 8 episodes, and Season 2 also includes 8 episodes.
What are Peacemaker powers?
Peacemaker doesn’t have traditional superpowers but relies on peak human strength, expert combat skills, and advanced weaponry.
Do I need to watch The Suicide Squad before watching Peacemaker?
Not necessarily. While Season 1 picks up after Peacemaker’s appearance in The Suicide Squad, the show provides its own narrative context.
Is Peacemaker part of the DC Universe?
Yes. Season 1 is a direct spin-off from the DCEU, following The Suicide Squad.
Season 2 acts as a “soft reboot,” placing the series squarely in the newly relaunched DCU continuity, linking to James Gunn’s Superman (2025) and other DCU projects.
Is there a spin-off tied to Peacemaker?
Yes. A spin-off centered on Amanda Waller (Waller) is currently in development.
Production delays (including the writer strikes) pushed Peacemaker Season 2 ahead of the spin-off.
Conclusion
Peacemaker is more than just another superhero series , it is a raw, unfiltered exploration of redemption, friendship, and self discovery wrapped in irreverent humor and explosive action.
John Cena delivers his most layered performance, balancing absurd comedy with surprising vulnerability, while James Gunn’s sharp writing keeps the series unpredictable and heartfelt.
Across its seasons, the show evolves from a quirky spinoff into a character driven story that questions morality, loyalty, and the cost of peace.
For fans of comic book adaptations, Peacemaker stands out as one of DC’s boldest and most human entries, making it a must watch for anyone craving both chaos and heart.