The DCU Series Season 2 Last Episode to Resolve Major Fan Complaint, James Gunn Reveals

While the reception for Peacemaker season 2 has been largely positive, with viewers and reviewers applauding the performances and plot—even if the big twist in the seventh installment didn't come as a shock—a particular criticism has intensified throughout the season: dwindling episode runtimes.

In recent weeks, viewers have voiced frustration over the significantly reduced episode lengths this season, and indeed, the episodes have been progressively briefer. The seventh episode, titled “Like a Keith in the Night,” ran just 28 minutes (not counting the recap, opening credits, and closing credits), making it the shortest episode so far.

You'll be happy to know next week's episode is over 57 minutes long.

Peacemaker showrunner and DC Universe head Gunn posted via social media, replying to a viewer's concern.

Although this is encouraging, it's unknown exactly how much of the 57 minutes will be actual new footage, uncluttered by opening and ending sequences, or recaps of previous events. However, should the finale includes all the aforementioned filler, that still leaves roughly three-quarters of an hour for the concluding episode, which is a big upgrade after episode 7.

The director earlier teased that the finale would not only wrap up Peacemaker but also provide clues regarding the future the greater DCU at large will be moving and act as a kind of precursor for the next Superman movie. Given the brief appearance of the actor's portrayal of Lex Luthor from episode 6, fans expect a juicy cameo to conclude the series.

Peacemaker's season conclusion, episode 8, is titled "The Full Nelson," and we'll just have to wait to see if viewer theories are confirmed.

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