There’s no newPeacemakerepisode now that the series has capped off the DCEU’s HBO Max debut with an exciting finale. That means the series’ signature intro dance will continue to live in the memory of viewers and, of course, writer and director James Gunn, who has taken to sharing step-by-step dance moves with his followers.
Peacemakerwas created as an unfanciedThe Suicide Squadspinoff, given the superhero’s relative lack of recognition when compared to other DC superheroes. Nevertheless, Gunn’s writing created a show that, beyond its comedic exploits, packed a ton of emotional baggage. As it turns out, Christopher Smith’s solo adventure did well enough to warranta second season forPeacemaker, a feat nearly half of theJustice Leaguehas had a tougher time attaining.
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With that kind of success, it’s easy to imagine Gunn enjoying himself, especially on Twitter where he often shares news and exclusive info with fans. Only this time, Gunn happens to share a 12-step breakdown of how to do the “Peacemaker dance.” The show has single-handedly turned the 2009 song (fairly modern forPeacemaker’s standards) “Do Ya Wanna Taste It?” into a hit, helping the Norwegian glam metal band experience a slight resurgence in their career as the track rose all the way to number one on the iTunes Rock chart and steadily climbed the ranking in other services.
Although Gunn couldn’t properly credit the user who made the image when he posted it, Twitter made sure to let know @kadusaurus that theGuardians of the Galaxymastermindloved his memeworthy work. Those more rhythmically challenged are in luck, because the choreography itself is nothing out of this world. Still, the “rainbow arms” and step number eight possibly being the hardest parts to pull off.
Gunn came up with thePeacemakerdanceas a silly routine that would contrast with the serious expressions the characters have while performing it, which is perhaps the best possible metaphor for the type of show he created. Even though it hits some lofty heights in terms of humor,Peacemakeroften becomes deeply sad due to the nature of its traumatized protagonist and the rest of the cast.
Fortunately,Peacemakergave most of its cast proper closurein a finale that still managed to make room for an epic and hilarious DCEU cameo. Fans will have to wait for season two, but maybe Gunn will come up with an intro that’s just as memorable as this one.
