The episode opens eight months in the past, showing Rick Flag Sr. joining A.R.G.U.S. as its new director. Economus guides him through the facility, but Flag’s first request surprises everyone.
He wants the files from the Suicide Squad mission in Corto Maltese. Reading them alone, he discovers how his son died and realizes Peacemaker’s role. Grief turns to rage, and he decides to monitor Chris’s house 24/7.
Back in the present, Chris scrubs the blood off himself while Lee stops by Keeya’s house to collect her things. Their conversation highlights different perspectives on their relationships, leaving Keeya silent but emotional. Economus continues surveilling Chris when Fleury, his quirky new partner, shows up. Fleury’s bird blindness immediately complicates things.
Chris confides in Lee about A.R.G.U.S. and the pocket dimension. She advises him to disclose it to avoid trouble, but before he can decide, Chase arrives, hinting at a party at Harcourt’s house later. Chris then enlists Adrian to help dispose of his alternate self’s body. Shaken, Chris burns the corpse and sees its dead eyes, forcing him to confront the life he might have had with Harcourt.
Meanwhile, A.R.G.U.S. plans a raid on Chris’s house. Fleury’s team arrives with tools to investigate, but Eagly intervenes, attacking the intruders. Fleury’s bird blindness renders him useless, leaving him for last, and Eagly neutralizes him with brutal efficiency.
At Harcourt’s party, Chris and his friends let loose, enjoying drinks, dancing, and laughter. He tries to connect with Harcourt, but his attempts backfire, and she leaves, frustrated. Later, Chris drunkenly revisits the pocket dimension and communicates with the alternate Harcourt, despite his father and brother searching for him in the real world.
This episode takes a slower pace compared to the premiere, focusing on relationships and the psychological fallout from season 1. Rick Flag Sr.’s introduction is poignant, reminding us of Chris’s past and heightening the stakes. His grief is tangible, making the threat of surveillance feel real and personal.
Fleury’s bird blindness is classic James Gunn absurdity and provides much-needed humor amidst the darker moments. Chris’s struggles with guilt, the corpse, and alternate realities deepen his character, showing that Peacemaker can be both ridiculous and emotionally vulnerable.
The party scene contrasts perfectly with the tension at home, giving the cast room to shine while keeping the story moving. While slower, the episode sets up crucial plot points and teases exciting developments in the alternate reality arc.
Overall, this episode balances laughs, character exploration, and moral dilemmas, keeping us invested in Chris’s journey while building anticipation for the chaos ahead. It’s a solid follow-up, even if it doesn’t hit the highs of the premiere.
