It’s very clear that Peacemaker is where the new DCU spent its awkward phase. Season 1 adopted parts — not all — of The Suicide Squad as canon under James Gunn’s new tenure as DC Studios co-president, and Season 2 doubles down on this by cherrypicking more of The Suicide Squad and even changing some of Peacemaker Season 1. It’s confusing, but it’s all done in the quest for a blank slate for new fans, an entry point where anyone can get stuck into the DCU without having to consult anything else. Thankfully, that’s exactly what Peacemaker Season 2 is: an entry point that delivers a DC primer while also delivering a touching story. It proves itself as truly belonging to the new franchise with a story that’s as affecting as it is influential, even for the newbie diving in right after watching Superman. | 
