Peacemaker S0E02’s Beaker Easter Egg & Other DC References Explained

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Interested in uncovering the various Easter eggs hidden within Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 2 and understanding how they relate to the broader DC Universe? In this episode, Chris Smith encounters fresh perils while under ARGUS observation and grapples with his other self. Not only does the episode include comic references reminiscent of the past, but it also confirms DCU lore and drops cultural winks that serve to strengthen the connections within the universe.

Here’s a breakdown of every Easter egg and reference featured in Episode 2.

List of all major easter eggs in Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 2 with Beaker

Maxwell Lord’s Tech Drop

In the scene, Chris Smith is depicted using a phone produced by Lord Tech, following the concealment of his other self’s body. Notably, Lord Tech is the corporation owned by Maxwell Lord, who provides financial support to the Justice Gang and was initially introduced in the premiere episode of Peacemaker’s second season. This suggests that Maxwell Lord will continue to be a significant figure in the DCU moving forward.

Harcourt’s Beaker Insult

In the heated exchange at a pharmacy, Emilia Harcourt nicknames another woman “Beaker,” a moniker that resonated with another customer who drew parallels to the well-known Muppet character, an assistant to Dr. Bunsen Honeydew named Beaker.

Gotham Gets Another Nod

Keeya plans to go back to her and Adebayo’s old home in Gotham City, which they lived in before the start of the series. Interestingly, this city has been mentioned by James Gunn in relation to Superman, and it even made an appearance during the origin flashbacks of Doctor Phosphorus in Creature Commandos.

Psycho’s Norma Bates Parallel

Economos and Emilia banter about the idea that Vigilante might be holding his mother’s deceased body at home, reminiscent of Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, who kept his mother’s corpse and conversed with it.

11th St. Kids Live On

After Economos’ arrival back from Belle Reve, the team rejoices and still refers to themselves as the 11th Street Gang. This nickname, derived from a Hanoi Rocks tune, has been preserved within the lore of the DC Universe.

Coffee Chain Jitters

Keeya is employed at Jitters Coffeehouse, a fictional coffee shop from DC Comics, which has made appearances in the Flash TV series within the Arrowverse, as well as in the city of Metropolis during the year 2025’s Superman production.

Corto Maltese Fallout

Leota Adebayo alerts Peacemaker that Rick Flag Senior intends to take action against him. Their conversation indicates that Chris was responsible for Rick Flag Junior’s death in Corto Maltese during The Suicide Squad, connecting it back to the 2021 movie.

Pokémon and Encino Man Gags

In a slip-up, Agent Fleury remarks that Vigilante has caught all the “Pokémons,” which is subsequently corrected by Economos on the correct plural form of Pokémon. Additionally, Fleury calls an operative “Encino Man” as a playful reference to Brendan Fraser’s movie character from the film about a revived caveman.

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2025-08-29 06:17