Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 2 “A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird” Premieres with New Twists and Characters

LOS ANGELES, August 28, 2025 - The eagerly anticipated second installment of Peacemaker Season 2, titled “A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird,” debuted tonight on HBO Max at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, continuing the saga of DC’s most unconventional antihero.

In this table-setting episode, James Gunn introduces Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury, the new A.R.G.U.S. supervisor assigned to aid Economos in monitoring Chris Smith’s residence. Fleury’s playful banter-including debates over the plural of “Pokémon” and his self-described “bird blindness”-adds levity before the narrative’s darker turns.

Chris Smith grapples with the fallout from his battle with his multiversal doppelgänger. Enlisting Vigilante (Adrian Chase) to procure a bone saw, Peacemaker and his ally darkly echo crime-drama clichés as they dismember and conceal the accidental homicide. Unbeknownst to them, A.R.G.U.S. has been tracking the “quantum unfolding” energy spikes from Chris’s home, setting the stage for consequences at the highest levels.

Meanwhile, Rick Flag Sr., newly appointed acting Director of A.R.G.U.S., summons Economos for a full report on the mysterious energy readings tied to Peacemaker. Flag Sr.’s quest for accountability stems from his investigation into Amanda Waller’s conduct and his desire to uncover the truth behind his son’s death.

The standout action sequence sees Eagly, Peacemaker’s loyal bald eagle, unleashing John Wick-style precision as it slashes through invading A.R.G.U.S. agents with razor-sharp talons-an inventive twist on the series’ trademark juxtaposition of brutal violence and upbeat pop soundtracks.

As the episode closes, Chris receives a heartbreaking text from his love interest, Emilia Harcourt, promising emotional ramifications that will reverberate through the season. With the multiverse portal still active and allegiances tested, Peacemaker continues to blend dark comedy, over-the-top action, and poignant character moments in its weekly chapters.