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Fans are buzzing about the return of a major Superman<\/strong> character in Peacemaker Season 2 <\/strong>after the surprise reveal in Episode 6. The HBO Max series, created by James Gunn, continues its ties to Superman while expanding the Justice Gang storyline. Social media reactions spotlight the character\u2019s prison encounter, which has quickly become one of the most discussed moments of the season.<\/p>\n Nicholas Hoult reprised his role as Lex Luthor in Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 6, \u201cIgnorance Is Chris.\u201d<\/p>\n The episode introduced the Superman villain during a Belle Reve Prison scene where Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) visited him for help. Hoult\u2019s Lex greeted Flag sarcastically, saying, \u201cGeneral Flag, what an unexpected delight. Last time I saw you, you were denying that metahumans were a threat. And now it seems they\u2019re taking over the world.\u201d<\/p>\n According to the dialogue, Luthor was sentenced to 265 years in prison. Rick Flag offered him a deal: assistance in locating Peacemaker in exchange for a transfer to a facility without metahumans. Lex dismissed Peacemaker as a mere vigilante without advanced abilities, saying, \u201cBeing goofy is no threat,\u201d but Flag framed the arrangement as \u201can opportunity for redemption.\u201d<\/p>\n Online discussions quickly amplified the reveal. One reaction stated<\/a>, \u201cSOON AS HIS THEME PLAYED, I IMMEDIATELY KNEW LEX LUTHOR WAS THE SURPRISE APPEARANCE! I LOVED how the show gives him an even snarkier edge.\u201d<\/p>\n Other posts highlighted specific dialogue moments, with one noting<\/a>, \u201cthe concept of lex luthor saying these words #peacemaker,\u201d and another pointing out<\/a>, \u201clex luthor saying twink\u2026i cackled.\u201d<\/p>\nNicholas Hoult returns as Lex Luthor in Peacemaker Season 2<\/h2>\n