#Weekly Watchlist Vol. 14 – Ghost-hunting goofs and gut-wrenching cliffhangers (Oct. 14-21) – Destructoid

Hey there, Destructoid, and welcome to a different week of chatting about what we’ve been watching recently. This time round, we’re diving into season two of a latest tv present and discussing two live-action diversifications of some beloved characters.

Peacemaker season two simply completed this previous week, so there’s loads to speak about, together with that completely brutal cliffhanger. I’ve additionally not too long ago rewatched the 2002 movie Scooby-Doo and its 2004 sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, so we’ll get into these to assist kick off the spooky season, too.

First up, let’s dive into speaking about Peacemaker season two and the way it’s actually secured its place among the many finest superhero reveals up to now. At its core, this present could be very character-driven and carried by a key forged of endlessly lovable characters, with a robust roster that was already good after season one however gained some unimaginable new members all through the second season.

Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury might be my favourite addition this season. He’s relentlessly humorous in each challenge he joins, however his character is particularly hilarious on this present. His operating “hen blindness” bit has turn out to be a recurring joke amongst my household, and one that may doubtless follow us eternally.

The thriller of the opposite world plot that ran all through the complete season was fairly compelling, and despite the fact that I picked up on what was happening early on, the massive twist that the seemingly good world was really horrible nonetheless had a profound influence. It was completely fulfilling to see alternate variations of the primary characters, too, particularly when the Vigilantes met up and brought on mayhem collectively.

I additionally actually liked the entire Superman cameos this season. Lex Luthor was, unsurprisingly, the most important and coolest one, nevertheless it was additionally superior to see others like Hawkgirl, Inexperienced Lantern, and a few of Luthor’s crew. The DCU’s future appears so vivid, and I can’t wait to see the place we go subsequent.

The ending, although, was completely brutal, and I’m scared to see what comes subsequent with Peacemaker trapped in one other dimension, particularly since there are not any plans for a 3rd season as of now. I’m hoping this implies we get a brand new present as a substitute, maybe referred to as Checkmate, to concentrate on the group’s new group and share the highlight extra between the characters going ahead.

Funnily sufficient, I not too long ago discovered that James Gunn, the mastermind behind Peacemaker, was a key participant behind each of the live-action Scooby-Doo movies, which is a part of what prompted my rewatch of them. It’s most likely been round 5 years or so since I final watched them, and so they’re good for spooky season, so I additionally needed to see whether or not they held as much as what I remembered.

These movies are so campy, excessive, and completely ridiculous at instances, however that’s precisely what makes them work so effectively for me. Leaning into the absurd nature of the premise actually helps them nail the touchdown, and so they’re nonetheless two of my favourite Scooby-Doo initiatives up to now. They’re so flawed and messy, however they’re additionally pure enjoyable and hilarious from begin to end.

Admittedly, these motion pictures are very nostalgic for me, as I watched them loads rising up. Nonetheless, my love for them has solely elevated over time, particularly as we’ve gotten extra Scooby-Doo initiatives and none of them have been good. I do assume these characters work finest in animation, however not all the time, as is evidenced by the horrendous 2020 adaptation Scoob!. I’ll actually take any excuse to see extra of Thriller Inc., although, so revisiting these movies was a enjoyable journey down reminiscence lane and a reminder that we might do with some new Scooby-Doo content material in our lives.

So, Destructoid, what about you? What have you ever been having fun with watching recently? Have you ever had an opportunity to take a look at the most recent season of Peacemaker but, or do you intend to? And what do you concentrate on the live-action Scooby-Doo motion pictures? Have another motion pictures or reveals been occupying your time? Tell us down within the feedback so we will talk about.

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