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Peacemaker Faces Rick Flag Sr. in Tense Standoff

9/19/2025

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Story summary

"Peacemaker" Season 2, Episode 5 features a long-awaited confrontation between Rick Flag Sr. and Peacemaker (John Cena).
The encounter is non-violent, with Peacemaker not retaliating against Flag's aggression.
Frank Grillo, portraying Flag, expresses dissatisfaction with this dynamic.
Flag seeks closure over his son's death but recognizes the need for personal healing.
The episode ends with a tense standoff involving A.R.G.U.S. and Peacemaker.

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Story summary

"Peacemaker" Season 2, Episode 5 features a long-awaited confrontation between Rick Flag Sr. and Peacemaker (John Cena).
The encounter is non-violent, with Peacemaker not retaliating against Flag's aggression.
Frank Grillo, portraying Flag, expresses dissatisfaction with this dynamic.
Flag seeks closure over his son's death but recognizes the need for personal healing.
The episode ends with a tense standoff involving A.R.G.U.S. and Peacemaker.