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Peacemaker

2022 – 2025Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic737.6Rotten Tomatoes93%83%

A violent, quirky comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S2E7 "Like a Keith in the Night" 9.1

Episodes

8.5
8.0

Story

Give peace a f#cking chance.

The continuing story of Peacemaker, a vainglorious superhero/supervillain who believes in peace at any cost — no matter how many people he has to kill. After a miraculous recovery from his duel with Bloodsport, Peacemaker soon discovers that his freedom comes at a price.

Feels like

  • R-Rated Superhero Deconstruction
  • Found Family Drama
  • Dark Satirical Comedy
  • Character-Driven Redemption Arc
  • Visceral Action Sequences
  • Eclectic Rock Soundtrack
  • Emotional Vulnerability in Masculinity
  • Gritty DC Universe Entry Point

Cast

24 of 141 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Gunn, Greg Mottola, Alethea Jones
Written by
James Gunn
Produced by
John H. Starke, Lars P. Winther, John Rickard
Music by
Kevin Kiner, Clint Mansell

Everyone

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Facts

January 13, 2022 · October 9, 2025 · Ended

First aired
January 13, 2022
Last aired
October 9, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Nudity, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
122 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Sacrificial Lion, Take That!, Cassandra Gambit +9

  • Sacrificial Lion
  • Take That!
  • Cassandra Gambit
  • Ludicrous Gibs
  • Made of Iron
  • Theme Music Power-Up
  • Death by Irony
  • Orifice Invasion
  • Anyone Can Die
  • Bigger on the Inside
  • Poor Communication Kills
  • Hidden Depths

12 of 130 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Peacemaker?"

Questions about Peacemaker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Peacemaker?

HBO Max

In the United States, Peacemaker streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 120 other countries.

Is Peacemaker worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 73).

Will Peacemaker make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Is Peacemaker plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Peacemaker use?

Sacrificial LionTake That!Cassandra GambitLudicrous GibsMade of IronTheme Music Power-UpDeath by IronyOrifice InvasionAnyone Can DieBigger on the InsidePoor Communication KillsHidden Depthsand 118 more

TV Tropes lists 130 tropes for it, including Sacrificial Lion, Take That!, and Cassandra Gambit.