The final episode of Creature Commandos has just been released on Max, and it’s the top-notch episode in the series. Yet, what could have been a flawless episode is again hindered by James Gunn’s political views. Could this be a preview of the DCU—exciting narratives infused with Gunn’s personal influence? It seems so.
Initially, the series depicted right-wing incels as members of Circe’s army, which seemed illogical. Later in the “Weasel” episode, rather than rescuing the girl, the police arrested Weasel instead. This is a glimpse into the absurdity of clown world—and poor storytelling.
In the final episode of the season, Gunn uses Nina’s backstory as an opportunity to criticize the police once more. Upon closer examination, her origin story appears illogical. However, it seems that Gunn aims to advance a progressive viewpoint by portraying police officers in a negative manner. Similar to Weasel’s narrative, Nina’s tale is constructed to support this intention.
Previously, I’ve pondered over the reason why Nina belongs in the Creature Commandos, and this episode fails to shed light on that point. It seems the story revolves around Gunn’s progressive stance against law enforcement once more. One may wonder, with a DC Universe teeming with metahumans, what crime did Nina commit to end up at Belle Reve, be compelled by Waller to join the Creature Commandos? She possesses no special abilities, offers nothing beneficial to the team, and appears to have an unblemished record of not taking a life. In a world where Aquaman swims, Superman soars, and Nathan Fillion’s Green Lantern looks rather goofy, this is what becomes of Nina? It defies logic and coherence.
The story unfolds showing that, following years of being tormented, Nina chooses to leave her human existence behind. She flees and settles in a serene lake within Star City, earning a mythical status reminiscent of the Loch Ness creature. A snap of her consuming a fish ignites mass hysteria, resulting in her capture. The crowd swarms the location, including law enforcement. Nina’s father arrives, shoves a police officer, and is fatally shot by another officer from behind – an unarmed man with his back turned.
This version attempts to maintain the original’s context while simplifying certain phrases for easier understanding.
So again, why does Nina end up at Belle Reve? Someone please run to Gunn on Threads and ask.
One point that struck me as inconsistent in the episode was a detail I’ve brought up earlier: the Pokolistani military. Initially, in the first few episodes, we witness Circe and her band of incels overrunning Pokolistan, which seemed to have no defenses, necessitating the intervention of the Creature Commandos. However, when the Creature Commandos subsequently betray the princess, a fully-equipped Pokolistani military, complete with tanks and fortifications, suddenly appears on the scene.
In this installment, instead of anticipating a guarded entrance or army presence, Frank the Simp finds himself unexpectedly dropped off at the castle’s front steps with no guards in sight. At the same time, the elusive Creature Commandos, whose mission is to harm the princess, remain unaccounted for and on the loose. This situation certainly seems puzzling and out of the ordinary.
In spite of the issues mentioned earlier, this episode is exceptionally well-done. Building upon last week’s intense Phosphorous installment, I believe this one surpasses it in terms of sheer intensity. It had me both laughing out loud and shaking my head—such as when they depicted Nina as a baby. The absurdity was mind-boggling yet amusing at the same time.
I too enjoyed the way Gunn wrapped up the series, and with Creature Commandos Season 2 on the horizon, he gives us an enticing hint about what’s to follow. The episode provides a thoroughly satisfying ending that is filled with unexpected turns and shocking moments that left me exclaiming “wow!” The Bride undeniably emerged as the standout character of the series, closely followed by Phosphorous, who truly stole the show as the most formidable villain.
The Verdict
The “Creature Commandos” series is a fun watch and definitely worth your time. If you can overlook Gunn’s occasionally biased and sloppy writing, you’ll find yourself really enjoying it. Despite its imperfections, it remains an entertaining show. The animation is exceptional, the characters are cool, and the voice actors perfectly suit their roles. I’m eagerly anticipating the live-action versions—I wonder how David Harbour will look as Frank the Simp; he’s sure to be quite a sight!
I’m equally excited for Season 2 and I’d love if it lasted more than seven episodes, yet retained its compact, impactful structure that offers plenty of thrilling action and plot development. The season finale earned a strong 9 out of 10 from me.
Mr. Gunn, it’d greatly enhance the experience at DCU if we could avoid the obvious political bias that disrupts the narrative flow.
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