Peacemaker Series Two Delivers 2025’s Funniest Multiverse Gag
Peacemaker’s second series brings back Vigilante for a brilliantly absurd multiverse encounter, featuring a standout joke that’s already being called the year’s best.
When the much-anticipated second series of Peacemaker arrived, it reintroduced audiences to one of James Gunn’s most eccentric creations: Vigilante. While the comic book version of Vigilante is often likened to Daredevil, the television adaptation leans more towards a DC take on Deadpool—a peculiar, asexual sociopath with a peculiar sense of justice. This time round, the narrative ventures into the multiverse, allowing characters to come face-to-face with alternate versions of themselves.
Vigilante Meets His Match
The highlight of the series comes when Vigilante stumbles upon his own doppelgänger, known as Vigilante-2, in Adrian Chase’s clandestine basement hideaway. The two immediately recognise each other, leading to a wonderfully ridiculous moment as they both point and exclaim,
“We Spider-Man-memed!”
It’s a direct nod to the well-known Spider-Man pointing meme, and the show doesn’t shy away from referencing Spider-Man as a fictional figure within the DC Universe. The scene’s blend of absurdity and warmth, coupled with Freddie Stroma’s pitch-perfect delivery, has already cemented it as the most memorable joke of 2025.
Freddie Stroma’s Whimsical Take
Freddie Stroma, who took over the role after Chris Conrad’s departure due to creative disagreements, brings a sense of childlike glee and unpredictability to Vigilante. Stroma reshot earlier scenes to fully inhabit the character, and his performance has quickly made Vigilante a fan favourite. The character’s offbeat humour is on full display, particularly in moments such as his candid admission about searching for
“Taylor Swift sexy butt”
on Google, which he claims was simply out of curiosity.
Streaming Now on HBO Max
The second series of Peacemaker is currently available to stream, offering viewers more of the irreverent humour and unexpected heart that have become the show’s trademarks. For those seeking further recommendations, there’s a wealth of top-tier programming to explore on the platform.