It's been a while since Peacemaker season 1, so we're going to tell you everything you need to know before watching Peacemaker season 2. And we're also going to explain how much of season 1 actually took place in the same universe as Superman as part of the new cannons to the DCU and how this whole new continuity actually works.
Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker, had a tough upbringing in a trailer park under his evil white supremacist father, August 'Auggie' Smith, also known as the villain White Dragon. Peacemaker, scarred by accidentally killing his brother and manipulated by his father, vowed to protect peace at any cost, a journey fraught with self-hate and problematic alliances.
In the DCU's complex timeline, Peacemaker is introduced through 'The Suicide Squad', technically part of the new continuity, although a continuation from the older DC Extended Universe. Season 1 of Peacemaker picks up from where the film left off, exploring Peacemaker’s missions under Amanda Waller's command.
Season 1 focuses on Chris Smith's attempt to evolve morally despite his impulsive and violent methods and difficult backstory. His relationships with characters like Eagley, Vigilante, and an assembled Task Force X highlight his internal conflicts, dilemmas, and eventual confrontations with a new threat - a secretive alien invasion known as the "Project Butterfly".
Moreover, James Gunn’s DCU canon officially began with the animated show Creature Commandos, further intertwining existing characters like Rick Flag and introducing new dynamics set to influence Peacemaker's upcoming season.
This setup preludes Peacemaker Season 2 and its deeper connection to the overarching DCU narrative, with Chris Smith facing internal and external challenges influenced by his turbulent past and the unfolding new world order within the DC universe.