| "A Whole New Whirled" | |
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| Peacemaker episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | James Gunn |
| Written by | James Gunn |
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| Cinematography by | Michael Bonvillain |
| Editing by | Fred Raskin |
| Original air date | January 13, 2022 |
| Running time | 46 minutes |
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"A Whole New Whirled" is the series premiere of the American superhero television series Peacemaker, a spin-off from the 2021 film The Suicide Squad. The episode was written and directed by the series creator James Gunn. It originally aired on HBO Max on January 13, 2022, alongside the two follow-up episodes.
The series is set after the events of The Suicide Squad, and follows Christopher Smith / Peacemaker. Smith returns to his home but is forced to work with A.R.G.U.S. agents on a classified operation only known as "Project Butterfly". Smith also has to deal with his personal demons, including feeling haunted by memories of people he killed for "peace", as well as reconnecting with his estranged father.
The series premiere received positive reviews from critics, who highlighted its humor, writing and performances, particularly John Cena.