Overview

• Episode 5 concentrates the season’s central rivalry by putting Peacemaker and new A.R.G.U.S. director Rick Flag Sr. in a harrowing, personal sequence without resolving their larger standoff.
• Frank Grillo and Jennifer Holland tell Collider that John Cena’s commitment drove an intense set piece, with Grillo saying Cena “was always willing to go further,” while praising James Gunn’s leadership.
• Joel Kinnaman returns briefly as Rick Flag Jr., and an on‑screen name detail in a flashback is flagged by fans as a subtle continuity hint.
• Fresh Easter eggs link the series to the new Superman film, including a reference to a Metropolis incident and a news headline about a Kaiju.
• Koimoi notes the season’s strong reception, citing a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score as of the latest episode.