In episode 6 of season 2 of Peacemaker, fans were surprised by a cameo from actor Nicholas Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor. In this appearance, Luthor meets with Rick Flag Sr. at Belle Reve, where they both make a deal: Luthor will provide equipment to Flag in exchange for being transferred to a prison without metahumans. This moment has sparked a great debate among fans, who are starting to wonder if DC series are falling into the trap of becoming “homework,” similar to the productions of the Marvel cinematic universe.
Lex Luthor has things to comment on
The comparisons between the DC and Marvel universes are at the center of this discussion. Some fans have expressed concern about how DC interconnects its narratives. A user on Twitter commented: “ยกPeacemaker is officially homework!“, suggesting that the content of the series feels necessary to fully understand the broader plots of the DCU. However, other DC defenders argue that the way the story is presented is different, pointing out that the connection of events in Peacemaker is not as demanding as what Marvel has done with its series and movies.
James Gunn, director and key figure behind the DCU, has hinted that there will be more cameos in season 2 of Peacemaker before its conclusion, which could continue to fuel the debate about the need to consume additional content to understand the narrative. Meanwhile, Peacemaker is being released weekly on HBO Max in the U.S. and NOW in the UK, making it easy for audiences to access the episodes and keeping them engaged throughout the season.
