| "The Choad Less Traveled" | |
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| Peacemaker episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Jody Hill |
| Written by | James Gunn |
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| Cinematography by | Michael Bonvillain |
| Editing by | Greg D'Auria |
| Original air date | January 20, 2022 |
| Running time | 46 minutes |
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"The Choad Less Traveled" is the fourth episode of the American superhero television series Peacemaker, a spin-off from the 2021 film The Suicide Squad. The episode was written by series creator James Gunn and directed by Jody Hill. It originally aired on HBO Max on January 20, 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", as well as reconnecting with his estranged father. In the episode, Smith discovers that the team framed his father for his actions, creating tensions among the team. Meanwhile, Chase decides to infiltrate the prison to kill Auggie, thinking Smith will be better off without him.
The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing, performances, character development and twist ending.