Overview
- Episode 1 replaces the Season 1 Justice League cameo with the DCU’s Justice Gang, confirming the series’ continuity reset.
- Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr. emerges as the A.R.G.U.S. chief targeting Peacemaker and probing dimensional tech linked to the Metropolis rift.
- The premiere introduces an alternate‑dimension thread via the Quantum Unfolding Chamber without expanding into a sprawling multiverse.
- James Gunn confirms HBO raised no objections to an explicit orgy sequence, underscoring the show’s TV‑MA, adults‑only approach.
- DCU crossovers and deep cuts abound, from returning Superman‑era characters to a Rainbow Creature Easter egg, as creators limit late‑season screeners and tease major surprises.