Peacemaker season 2, episode 3, titled Another Rick Up My Sleeve, is now available on HBO Max, featuring significant James Gunn Peacemaker DCEU spoilers. The episode introduces a character returning from The Suicide Squad, expanding the DC Universe’s continuity with new and surprising connections.
Viewers learned that the brother of Christopher ‘Chris’ Smith, known as Peacemaker, is Keith, who is revealed to be Rick Flag Jr., portrayed by Joel Kinnaman. However, this version differs as a less confident and capable variant. The episode also unearths past romantic ties, showing Emilia Harcourt involved with Flag before his ill-fated mission to Corto Maltese.
Revisiting Key Suicide Squad Characters and New Canon Additions
The episode brings back June Moon, known as The Enchantress from David Ayer’s original Suicide Squad film, now officially incorporated into DCU canon despite her absence in Gunn’s sequel. Whether she will appear again in the series remains uncertain.
Regarding Kinnaman’s role, James Gunn shared insights with TV Insider about the casting and character portrayal.
Joel and I are good friends, so I asked him to do me a favor, but I also wanted to give him an opportunity to do something that’s purely comedic, because he’s a really funny guy,
—James Gunn, Director
He’s never been in a comedy his entire life, so being able to show him doing this sort of namby-pamby version of Rick Flag Jr. … every time I watch those scenes, I laugh out loud.
—James Gunn, Director
Hints at Upcoming Episodes and DCEU Easter Eggs
In the latest episode of The Peacemaker Podcast, Gunn expanded on this episode’s references to the DCEU, hinting at more surprises. A preview for episode 4 reveals that Rick Flag Sr. and A.R.G.U.S. will intensify their pursuit of Peacemaker, who will face a new challenge from Judomaster.
James Gunn has restricted critics to viewing only the first five episodes, citing numerous plot twists in the remaining episodes.
I am the one who’s keeping the three episodes away from everybody because there are too many surprises in those last three episodes,
—James Gunn, Director
Especially 6 and 8, they are just crazy, my favourite things I’ve ever done of anything.
—James Gunn, Director
Speculation continues regarding whether David Corenswet’s Superman will make a cameo appearance, though Gunn could also use this moment to reintroduce select characters from The Suicide Squad.
Exploring Peacemaker’s Complex Journey in the New Season
The second season centers on Christopher ‘Chris’ Smith as he navigates his complicated past and new sense of purpose. Faced with an alternate reality reflecting everything he aspires to, Peacemaker must confront his trauma while striving to shape his own future.
