Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Releases 57-Minute Episode Featuring Key Character Death

Peacemaker season 2's penultimate episode shocked fans by killing the alternate Earth’s compassionate version of Auggie Smith, a departure from the main-universe’s abusive neo-Nazi Auggie. James Gunn explained that this death was pivotal, as it sets up Keith, Chris's alternate brother, to become the villainous Captain Triumph in the larger DC Universe, fueling a new arc of revenge. Despite the short runtimes of recent episodes, Gunn announced the season finale would be over 57 minutes, promising a more expansive and intense conclusion. The finale, titled "Full Nelson," is expected to delve deeper into Chris Smith's psyche and the consequences of the alternate reality's events, with key characters like Rick Flag Sr., A.R.G.U.S., and a vengeful Captain Triumph playing crucial roles. Gunn also revealed that Earth-X's Auggie was anti-Nazi and compassionate, contrasting with his main-universe counterpart, and his death at the hands of Vigilante dramatically impacts the storyline. Fans anticipate a chaotic and emotionally charged finale that builds on the season's themes of trauma, redemption, and the darker sides of heroism.