| "It's Cow or Never" | |
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| Peacemaker episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | James Gunn |
| Written by | James Gunn |
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| Cinematography by | Sam McCurdy |
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| Original air date | February 17, 2022 |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
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"It's Cow or Never" is the eighth episode and first season finale 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 February 17, 2022.
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". In the episode, the team takes a last stand in order to stop the Butterflies from transporting their main supply.
The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising Gunn's directing, writing, performances, emotional tone, action sequences, soundtrack, character development and surprises.