Peacemaker season 2 ended with an audacious swing that split the room. In the days after the finale, conversation has centered on fan reaction, whether there’s a “secret” ninth episode, and the small but heartfelt connection to the old DCEU that viewers discovered in the closing minutes. Below is a precise rundown of what was said by named voices, the concrete details fans are debating, and what the show itself puts on the board — no guesswork, just what’s onscreen or directly quoted.
Why the ending landed as “mixed reviews”
On October 16, 2025, Comics Beat published a staff roundtable titled “Live from Earth‑X: The Beat’s Peacemaker Season 2 roundtable,” gathering multiple named commentators to react to all eight episodes.
In that conversation, Avery Kaplan said, “ Peacemaker Season