Episode 8 of "Peacemaker" kicks off its thrilling finale with Peacemaker and his team gearing up for a daring assault on the farm. Leota attempts a heartfelt apology, but her words are abruptly drowned out by a series of comical flatulence sounds, courtesy of Vigilante and Peacemaker's antics.
As the group arrives at the outskirts of the farm, their mission is clear: to terminate the cow and halt the amber production. To advance their objective, they need to transport the Sonic Boom helmet to the barn's rooftop. Enter Eagly, their avian ally, who initially seems up to the task... until he soars past the target and accidentally drops the helmet into a cluster of trees across the woodland.
Meanwhile, the question looms: Will Economos manage to maintain his disguise?
Forced to deviate from their plan, the team sets off in search of the helmet. It's Emilia who eventually discovers it, hidden amidst the foliage. She gathers everyone for the next phase of their mission. After subduing one of the Butterflies and donning their attire, Economos transforms his appearance and ventures into the barn, skillfully navigating past the vigilant guards.
Their objective inside is straightforward yet perilous: to position the helmet as low as possible without arousing suspicion. This proves easier said than done when John catches a terrifying glimpse of the colossal cow and the amber-producing operation. Panicked, he drops his bag and dashes outside, only to be intercepted by Larry, now under Butterfly control. Larry forces John to confess the real reason behind his beard dyeing – a moment of unexpected vulnerability amidst the chaos.
During the fray at the barn, a fleeting moment of inattention led to Economos' cover being exposed, as the incriminating bag was discovered within the structure and brought to the entrance. With the decision to strike finalized, the group activated the Sonic Boom helmet. As the enemy soldiers rushed back to the barn, Leota triggered additional explosions, causing the Butterflies to retreat and the barn's roof to begin collapsing onto the unfortunate cow.
With their numbers dwindling, everyone dashed in to engage in combat. Tragically, Vigilante was felled, while Emilia was shot and tumbled to the ground, blood trickling from her lips. Leota, unable to stand by any longer, charged in to prevent the Butterfly from infecting Emilia. She dispatched every obstacle in her path with a single shot each, ultimately saving Emilia.
Tossing aside one of Peacemaker's helmets, specifically the Human Torpedo, the fate of the day rested solely on Leota's shoulders. As she descended into the basement, she employed the human torpedo power... only to miss her target, Song, completely. She crashed into the wall and collapsed in a heap on the floor.
What was the true purpose behind the Butterflies' mission? Meanwhile, Peacemaker was led down a corridor where the Cow was groaning, sparks emanating from its body. The remaining two Butterflies, Detective Song and Captain Locke, revealed their intentions. They weren't seeking power; they had taken a solemn vow.
Song confirmed that their planet had become uninhabitable, and Earth offered the habitat they needed. However, with no food source, they brought the Cow to ensure their survival for the next century. But upon realizing the state of our world, where those in power valued greed over planetary welfare, careening towards a catastrophic climate-changed future, the Butterflies vowed to intervene and change this trajectory. They intended to make decisions for humanity, regardless of the cost in lives. Murn disagreed, believing they couldn't impose their will, which ultimately led to his demise.
Peacemaker made his choice and eliminated the Butterflies, activating the Human Torpedo so that Leota crashed head-first into the Cow. Notably, Peacemaker spared the Butterfly that emerged from Song's mouth.
Does Emilia pull through? What decision does Leota ultimately make? The remnants of the gang reunite outdoors and subsequently dash towards the hospital, determined to rescue Emilia from the jaws of death. Both Economos and Vigilante are whisked away for medical attention, leaving Leota to confront Peacemaker about his refusal to aid the Butterflies. The truth unravels: Peacemaker's reluctance stemmed from a heartfelt desire to spare his team further harm.
Instead of engaging in further confrontation, Leota opts to seize the spotlight, broadcasting her revelations live across the country through the cameras. She delves into the diary's contents, exposing how Peacemaker and Vigilante, under the cloak of Project Butterfly, were actually serving the government in exchange for sentence reductions. Boldly, she even implicates her own mother, Waller, demanding an immediate and thorough investigation.
How does Season 1 of "Peacemaker" conclude? Meanwhile, Emilia miraculously survives and, upon regaining consciousness, holds Peacemaker's hand, deeply grateful for his unwavering support throughout her ordeal. Economos exits the hospital, bound for Belle Reve Penitentiary, clutching a photograph of their gang. Remember that butterfly we glimpsed earlier? It now resides with Peacemaker, whom it feeds upon while Eagly steadfastly remains at his side. However, Peacemaker remains haunted by the specter of his father's memory.
