James Gunn’s DCU Mocks Jesus Christ, Glorifies Nazi World

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James Gunn is continuing to push boundaries. The newest installment of Peacemaker Season 2 sees Gunn revisiting his controversial “Nazi Earth” plotline, and now, he’s also addressing-and seemingly ridiculing-religious figures, specifically Jesus Christ, and linking them to Nazi ideology.

Nazis “Love” Jesus Christ

This episode centers on Danielle Brooks’ character, Leota, and Nhut Le’s Judo Master, who are both LGBTQ+ characters. They manage to evade a group of white pursuers and find refuge in a house. While hiding, they have a conversation about what life is like in the alternate universe, which was established in the previous episode and is now controlled by Nazis.

Judo Master explains:

“You don’t want to be a minority here. Or gay or Buddhist or anything I am really.”

Shocked, Leota replies:

“Jesus Christ.”

Judo Master’s answer:

“Him, they love.”

It’s clear Gunn is taking a dig at Christianity, presenting it as something favored by Nazis and, predictably, those on the right (although historically, Nazis were actually left-wing socialists who despised Christ and religion, except for their own twisted ideology).

Watch the scene:

Biblical Reference in the Title

This episode is called “Like a Keith in the Night” – a playful take on the well-known biblical expression “like a thief in the night.”

Gunn’s decision intensifies the criticism of Christianity, directly incorporating ridicule into the episode’s title.

Pro-Killing Cops and Downplaying the Nazi World

There’s more to it than just the joke about Jesus. Gunn also has his characters suggest that the alternate Earth, governed by Nazis, isn’t really all that different from their own world.

He not only allows characters to publicly endorse violence against law enforcement – similar to what we saw with Gunn’s depiction in Creature Commandos – but he’s also reinforcing the show’s existing themes of distrust in authority and established systems.

Gunn’s Pattern of Shock Politics

Whether it’s reimagining Superman’s beginnings, addressing racial issues in Peacemaker, or tackling sensitive topics like religion and even portraying Nazis positively, Gunn consistently demonstrates that his DC Universe seems focused more on expressing his personal political views, seeking shock value, and showcasing his own preferences than on respecting the established characters and their histories.

The DCU characters also rape each other.

The question now: with Gunn writing and directing Man of Tomorrow, what’s next?

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2025-10-03 20:01