New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The second episode of 'Peacemaker' Season 2 is exactly what it needs to be - loud, absurd, emotionally charged, and full of characters who should probably all be in therapy. But in true James Gunn fashion, what could easily be an over-the-top cartoonish mess becomes something strangely moving, hilarious, and oddly heartfelt.

We pick up straight after the explosive premiere, and from the get-go, it's clear this season isn't slowing down. If anything, it's leaning harder into the chaos - and we're all the better for it.

Chris Smith (John Cena), aka Peacemaker, is a walking contradiction, juggling guilt, denial, and his usual brand of violent idealism. Whether he's drunkenly texting a version of Emilia from a parallel...