G.I. Robots death need not be permanent on Creature Commandos and here's how

Disclaimer: Creature Commandos spoilers galore in this article!

Creature Commandos has become popular with DC fans due to its dark jokes, wild action, and unique anti-hero characters. However, in Episode 3, fans were surprised when it seemed like G.I. Robot, a beloved character known for his tragic backstory and missions hunting Nazis, was killed off.

The ending is really dramatic and leaves many wondering if G.I. Robot is finished or if James Gunn has something else planned. Fans might not realize it, but that big explosion could be part of Gunn's plan. There's hope for the series because Gunn has said they won't let G.I. Robot end for good.

Also, because he's a robot, dying might not work the same way it does for humans. Even though his destruction in Episode 3 was really sad, there are hints that he could return, which fits with Gunn's habit of bringing back characters who seem gone for good.

We will look at the details of G.I. Robot's end, the clues about his possible return, and why this character should get more attention in the DC Universe.

G.I. Robot's death in Creature Commandos Episode 3

Episode 3 of Creature Commandos was full of feelings for G.I. Robot fans. The episode looked closely at his beginnings, showing his time with Easy Company in WWII and his later imprisonment before he joined Task Force M.

This background story, along with his growing friendship with Nina Mazursky and other team members, connected viewers to the character. A highlight sequence was G.I. Robot protecting Princess Ilana and his friends, when Circe's forces attack.

G.I. Robot had been sent to kill Nazis and ended up with mixed emotions on identifying who they were before killing them with much ammunition. However, his brave move was cut short when Circe blew him up in a heartless explosion that crushed his metal body and choked his voice as Nina held his head.

Creature Commandos fans were left dazed.

“It feels almost cruel to dedicate an entire episode to him only to take him away,” noted Screen Rant’s Ben Gibbons.

Many on social media networks wrote that they wanted the Tin Man to return.

Could G.I. Robot return to Creature Commandos?

Though seemingly deceased, the story of G.I. Robot might not have ended. According to the showrunner, his destiny is deliberately ambiguous. Like other living beings, destruction doesn't necessarily signify an end for a robot.

The fact that his head, despite having been detached, tried to talk was an important but understated detail. Charlie Ridgely from ComicBook.com said G.I. Robot is a robot, which means he could be revived. The Commandos or Amanda Waller's team at Belle Reve might be able to fix or rebuild him.

Although Waller normally looks upon her team members as not being of particular significance, G.I. Robot's utility as a weapon of WWII might make it worthwhile the extra work. Furthermore, G.I. Robot's abrupt ending does not seem very typical of James Gunn's storytelling style.

Usually, Gunn tends to surprise audiences by restoring characters they believed to be dead, as it happened in The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. Plus, the suggestions made by the showrunner indicate that G.I. Robot's storyline could continue in this season or in another project within the DCU.

G.I. Robot deserves a comeback to Creature Commandos

G.I. Robot is well-liked because he mixes humor, feelings, and courage. Even though he doesn't appear much, he faces challenges fitting in, whether with the Easy Company or while connecting with Nina Mazursky.

Ending his story in only three episodes feels too quick, especially since his character has a lot of potential for a deep story. Also, his role works well with the themes of Creature Commandos. As a machine with a soul-like quality, G.I. Robot looks at the unclear line between being human and being a monster, which is an important theme of the show.

Having G.I. Robot return would be great for fans and help the story by answering questions about how he fits in with the team and grows as a person. His comeback would also make Creature Commandos better and demonstrate the strong, character-focused storytelling of James Gunn.