DC Show With 96% Rotten Tomatoes Just Disappointed Fans & They’re Not Holding Back: “Not Good TV”

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For a long time, Warner Bros. had trouble establishing a clear direction for its DC characters in movies and TV shows, often interfering with filmmakers’ plans and changing projects mid-way through. However, the creation of DC Studios, with James Gunn and Peter Safran in charge, offered a fresh start and the goal of creating a connected universe. Early projects like the animated series *Creature Commandos* and the *Superman* movie were well-received, suggesting things were finally on track. The second season of *Peacemaker* continued this positive trend, gaining a dedicated fanbase and critical praise. Sadly, after building anticipation throughout the season, the finale of *Peacemaker* Season 2 left many viewers feeling let down.

Viewers immediately took to Reddit to express their disappointment with the Peacemaker Season 2 finale. User Reddeath10168 bluntly called it “not good TV” shortly after it aired, and that sentiment quickly spread across DC-focused online communities. Many felt the weekly release format amplified their frustration with the way the story concluded. As user MY-SECRET-REDDIT put it, “disappointing moments just hit hard” when watching week by week. User Afromedes was even more direct, comparing the finale to abruptly abandoning the entire storyline built up over the first seven episodes. (Please be aware that the following contains spoilers for the Peacemaker Season 2 finale.)

The main reason fans are upset is that the latest episode felt more like a setup for future stories than a proper ending to the current one. Discussions are popping up on Reddit detailing specific issues, like the show quickly dropping the interesting plotline involving the alternate Earth X, speeding through the introduction of the Checkmate organization, and finishing with a cliffhanger that clearly leads into the upcoming *Man of Tomorrow* movie. Many feel this sacrificed a satisfying conclusion for the characters of Christopher Smith (John Cena) and the 11th Street Kids.

Are Fans Right to Be Angry with Peacemaker Season 2?

Fans are upset because they worry the new DC Universe might not follow through on its initial promise. James Gunn has explained that each project will be a standalone story, meaning you won’t need to watch everything to understand and enjoy it. This worked well with both *Creature Commandos* and *Superman* – they were complete, satisfying stories in themselves, even while setting up possibilities for future adventures. The concern is that this approach might be changing.

The season finale of *Peacemaker* falls into a trap that Marvel Studios has been recently criticized for: prioritizing future storylines over finishing the story it started. Instead of wrapping up the emotional journeys and plot threads developed throughout the season, the finale spends its final moments setting up new ones. This makes the season feel less like a complete story and more like a long introduction to what comes next.

The season could have ended more satisfyingly by resolving the main conflict with the Earth-X dimension or letting the Checkmate team confront ARGUS, giving the characters a sense of completion. Instead, focusing too much on setting up future storylines makes the finale of *Peacemaker* Season 2 feel like a prelude to the next movie, rather than a fulfilling conclusion like fans anticipated.

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2025-10-10 14:10