| "Better Goff Dead" | |
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| Peacemaker episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 3 |
| 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 | 39 minutes |
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"Better Goff Dead" is the third episode of the American superhero television series Peacemaker, a spin-off from the 2021 film The Suicide Squad. The episode was written and directed by series creator James Gunn. It originally aired on HBO Max on January 13, 2022, alongside "A Whole New Whirled" and "Best Friends, For Never".
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. In the episode, the team prepares for their assassination target, where Smith learns more about the suspected "Butterflies".
The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the action sequences, directing, character development and performances.