The DC Universe officially began with the animated series *Creature Commandos* last year, but really took off this year with the releases of *Superman* and Season 2 of *Peacemaker*. Both shows were generally well-received, giving the franchise a promising start. However, reaction to *Peacemaker* became more mixed as the season progressed. The final episode, “Full Nelson,” received criticism from some fans who were disappointed with how the season ended. James Gunn understands that the finale wasn’t as popular as earlier episodes of *Peacemaker*, and he’s okay with that.
Someone on Threads questioned James Gunn about the negative feedback surrounding the “Full Nelson” episode. Gunn replied that he’s aware of the criticism, and while he personally enjoys the episode, he understands that it’s not for everyone, which he finds perfectly reasonable.
Can Future DCU Projects Redeem the Peacemaker Finale?
Many viewers felt that “Full Nelson” prioritized building storylines for future DCU projects, such as “Salvation,” over developing the story of the 11th Street Kids. A major point of frustration was the abrupt ending of the Earth-X conflict, which wasn’t properly resolved after being central to the first seven episodes. It also felt like character development was hurried to quickly introduce the Checkmate organization. While James Gunn acknowledges that not everyone will enjoy everything, the finale of “Peacemaker” seemed to be the first DCU project to receive widespread negative feedback.
Okay, so “Full Nelson” – that’s the finale of *Peacemaker* Season 2 – isn’t a total failure, but its legacy is still up in the air. There aren’t any immediate plans for a Season 3, but the story threads involving Salvation are *huge* for where James Gunn is taking this universe, even in his upcoming film, *Man of Tomorrow*. Honestly, how the new DCU handles that cliffhanger and develops the Salvation storyline over the next few years will really shape how we remember this finale. If Salvation clicks with audiences and delivers some seriously great moments, I think people might revisit Season 2 and appreciate it more as the foundation for what could be the DCU’s biggest story.
The different reactions to the *Peacemaker* finale show how tricky it is to create a shared universe like the DCU. DC Studios wants each movie and show to feel complete and be easy to follow, even if you haven’t seen everything else. However, they’re also building towards a larger, connected story. Since the organization Salvation seems likely to appear in future DC projects, the movies and shows will need to work together to flesh it out. James Gunn has hinted that Salvation is part of a bigger picture, so fans can expect more connections between different DCU stories going forward.
It’s possible that people will view the *Peacemaker* finale more favorably with time. As future DC Universe projects are released, opinions might change, and simply having some distance from the initial excitement could allow viewers to appreciate the episode’s strengths. There was a lot of hype leading up to “Full Nelson,” especially since James Gunn hinted it was crucial for setting up *Man of Tomorrow*. Naturally, fans had many theories, and many of those didn’t pan out. Perhaps a second viewing, knowing what to expect, will lead to a more positive reception.
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