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Peacemaker – DC’s Wild Antihero Gets His Own Show (2022)

In 2022, DC and HBO Max launched an outrageous spin-off series: Peacemaker, the very first TV show set directly within the DC Extended Universe, spinning out of James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. Once again, John Cena stars as the overly patriotic, muscle-bound, and hilariously awkward antihero.

The story picks up after the events of the film: badly injured, Peacemaker survives and is forced back into action under Project Butterfly, a covert mission alongside a mismatched team of operatives. Together, they face an alien threat while Peacemaker wrestles with his absurd ideals, his questionable morality, and his dysfunctional past.

The series is defined by its irreverent tone, balancing violent action, outrageous comedy, and surprisingly heartfelt moments. By digging into the character, it shows Peacemaker not just as a parody of superhero tropes, but as a deeply flawed man hiding behind his ridiculous obsession with "peace at any cost." John Cena delivers a standout performance, blending slapstick humor with raw vulnerability.

Premiering in January 2022, Peacemaker became an instant hit with critics and fans alike. Its now-iconic opening credits sequence, choreographed to Wig Wam’s Do Ya Wanna Taste It, went viral worldwide. With James Gunn’s signature mix of oddball characters, sharp dialogue, killer soundtrack, and emotional depth, the show cemented Peacemaker as one of DC’s most unique TV adaptations.