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With Frank and various behind-the-scenes videos, with Frank interacting with loyal and dedicated fans, the anticipation build for Peacemaker Season finale. Just a few days before the celebrated final episode airs this Thursday on HBO Max, the actor gave his fans a feel of his character of Rick Flag Sr., and the fans showed massive outpouring of support, excited about Grillo’s presence in the DC Universe.
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One knows who to work with his audience. A few days before the climax of the season, veteran actor Frank Grillo uploaded to social media a gritty, brutal scene of Rick Flag Sr., a character he portrays in Peacemaker, with that devastating knee strike that left fans wincing and cheering simultaneously. “One more episode left,” said Grillo, tagging the official account of Peacemaker, as well as HBO Max. “Hour-long ending to a crazy ride. Lots of questions answered- past, present, and future.”
This particular clip could stand to be in some crazy fan edit with rapid cuts and dramatic music, all of which are absolutely dripping with that Grillo signature intensity. The actor delivers his lines with that gravelly conviction he has imbued since day one of his career, “That boy was a better man you could ever dream of being,” another very dramatic line of his. That is the kinda stuff that is just so Frank himself-wild, weird, and not quite polished, which is concurrently very close to his heart.
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What’s really interesting is that he seems to be wholly embracing the entire culture of his fanbase surrounding his role. Another added, “Wow Frank Grillo posting Rick Flag edits on Instagram. I just know he loves the character.” One more said, “Bro posting his own edits.” The line between traditionally maintained content and what would normally be almost raw, unmasked zeal from fans has been blurred to the point where Grillo is not just in it for a paycheck; he really wants to stand behind what James Gunn is building and wants the audience to come along on the journey.
The reaction to his post is evidence in itself of how deeply bonded viewers have become with his portrayal. There have been several comments that have called Rick Flag Sr. “the best thing to ever happen to the new DCU,” with one claiming: “RICK FLAG SR IS THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN TO THE NEW DCU🙌❤️.” Another just goes with: “Rick Flag Sr supremacy 🙌🔥 you were born for this role.ᴺ” It is clear that this is what everyone stands head and shoulders about: The Grillo casting has proven to be a highlight of the series in season 2.
The commenters seemed to be referring to particular moments in the video, especially the knee strike. “That knee was brutal AF 😭🤣💀” went one reply, while another said simply, “That knee to the face was brutal.” The viewers truly respect the heat Grillo brings to the role; every punch, every growl, every heartbreaking expression of contained fury is an important message to those who appreciate this sincerity he conveys in his show of action.
As the countdown for the finale begins, these comments are more than just anticipation; they will grow in substance by Thursday. One commenter said, “I can’t wait to see it; you did a phenomenal job 🤘🏻❤️🤘🏻.” Another went on, “It’s cruel and unusual punishment to make us wait a week for this episode.” This excitement clearly speaks to the outstanding quality of the show up to this moment and how passionate the audience is about the outcome of Grillo’s character journey.
Someone even went on to call for more Grillo content post-Peacemaker, “Bring back Kingdom. It’s what die people want,” clearly referring to his MMA drama series. Another replied, “Fine Frank! I’ll binge all of Peacemaker and as an encore watch Werewolves. Really twisting my arm here. 😂🙌” – insinuating that just his presence in a project is a convincing reason for viewers to watch.
Not all comments were celebratory. Several comments started discussing the religious themes of the show. One commenter began with, “I hate to be that guy but in the episode it said the Nazi people were Christian’s and if you truly followed the Lord you’d love your enemy and treat your neighbor as yourself.” This sparked a short discussion about whether those comments might comprise a historically accurate argument versus a fictitious narrative. One reply remarked, “It’s fictional television,” following which came another response, “Christianity was used nefariously as a tool by the Nazis in our world too. It’s just the unfortunate reality of it.”
What really catches the eye is that this is more of a genuine shared excitement between the actor and his audience than it is corporate promotion. He is not just selling a product here-he’s inviting the fans into the grand finale of a story he clearly cares about on many levels. The comments almost reflect mutual appreciation, with one user noting: “THIS IS WHY FRANK GRILLO IS MY FAV!!!”
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The energy building up to the Friday finale and, in particular, Grillo’s performance, is proof of how an actor’s commitment can raise the bar of an already laudable material and make it something that audiences genuinely relate to. Whether this shall be Rick Flag Sr.’s sunset or only yet another stepping stone into the greater DC Universe is something only time will tell. There is one thing that will never go into question, though: Frank Grillo has made his mark.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
