New Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Photo Spoils a Key Reunion

HBO Max released a new batch of stills for the highly anticipated Peacemaker Season 2 finale.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal Posted:
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An official new Peacemaker Season 2 finale image spoiled an emotional reunion between two characters. The highly anticipated final episode of Peacemaker explores the aftermath of Christopher Smith's (John Cena) decision to surrender himself and give ARGUS the Quantum Unfolding Chamber to save his friends from suffering the same fate as him. While the penultimate installment ended on a cliffhanger where the titular hero is being taken into prison, the finale is expected to address some of the key plot threads introduced throughout Season 2, and one of them is Leota Adebayo's (Danielle Brooks) unresolved emotional tension between her and her wife, Keeya. 

Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 2 confirmed that Ads and Keeya have broken up. The pair of DCU characters abandoned Gotham City because Ads wanted to stay in Evergreen to be with the 11th Street Kids and start her security business. This decision took a toll on their relationship, with Keeya pointing out that she had grown tired of Ads "changing every single aspect of [their] relationship" for her own benefit. Ahead of the finale, a new image confirmed that the pair would reunite and have another round of conversation. 

HBO Max officially released a new batch of stills from Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 8, "Full Nelson," showcasing a preview of what to expect in the finale. 

One of the images spoiled an emotional reunion between Leota Adebayo and her wife, Keeya, as they appear to be discussing their future. Based on what is shown, it's reasonable to assume that Ads is making amends for destroying Keeya's dream, and this could be a sign that they could end up back together when the season ends. 

Keeya Adebayo & Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo in Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 8
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Another image shows Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) seemingly mapping out a plan to utilize Peacemaker's Quantum Unfolding Chamber in favor of ARGUS. 

Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr. in Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 8
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In this new image, Ads and Adrian are seen collecting the huge stash of "blood money" from the latter's secret hideout. 

Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo & Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase in Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 8
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Langston Fleury (Tim Meadows) appears reluctant to support ARGUS's work with the QUC because it involves exploring different dimensions that could threaten the planet. 

Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury in Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 8
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Economos and Bordeaux (who has ties to Batman in DC Comics) work together to discover potential complications they could encounter within the QUC in this official Peacemaker image.

Steve Agee as Economos & Sol Rodriguez as Bordeaux in Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 8\
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Emilia Harcourt looks concerned in this official still. It's possible that she may be having second thoughts about helping ARGUS with the QUC while Chris is still in prison.

Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt
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Christopher Smith is still stuck in prison during the events of Peacemaker's Season 2 finale. There is a strong chance that he could end up getting out, considering that he might be the only person who truly understands the dangers and complications of the QUC. 

John Cena as Christopher Smith in Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 8
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Peacemaker's Season 2 finale is expected to lead into the events of Man of Tomorrow, but details about how both stories will intertwine remain to be seen. The series stars John Cena, Jennifer Holland, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, and Tim Meadows. The finale will premiere on October 9, 2025 (aka the last big day of the DCU in 2025). 

What to Expect in Peacemaker Season 2's Wild Finale

John Cena as Peacemaker
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Based on the official promo for Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 8, ARGUS is going all out in exploring the different dimensions contained within the Quantum Unfolding Chamber to potentially find new resources for Earth. With Peacemaker still in prison, it's hard to pinpoint how the titular character fits in the grand scheme of things in the finale. 

After Peacemaker's penultimate episode killed off Earth-X's version of Auggie Smith, the guilt still looms over Chris, which explains why he isolated himself from the rest of the 11th Street Kids and decides to take a safe haven inside prison. 

Still, given that ARGUS and his friends are dealing with something they are not experts on, it's only a matter of time before Chris steps in to help them understand the dangers of the QUC. While he may not be a genius, Chris has his fair share of experiences with the QUC, so his input would be valuable. 

Elsewhere, Leota Adebayo's relationship with his wife has been put on the back burner due to Peacemaker's decision to move to Earth-X, but these new images from the finale promise that her emotional arc will be resolved in some way. 

Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 2 strongly implied that Leota still has strong feelings for Keeya, but her wife had already moved on. It's possible that the image could hint that a closure between the two could finally happen, leading to their separate ways and freedom to explore what they really want. 

- About The Author: Aeron Mer Eclarinal
Aeron is a news/features writer and Content Lead for The Direct who has been working for the site since March 2020. From writing about the inter-connectivity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to having an extended knowledge about DC TV's Arrowverse, Aeron's expertise has since expanded into the realm of reality TV, K-drama, animated, and live-action shows from Netflix,  Disney+, Prime Video, MGM+, Peacock, Paramount+, and Max. When he isn't writing and watching all things MCU, Aeron is heavily invested with the NBA (go Celtics!) and occasionally watches thrilling matches in the WWE.