Recently, James Gunn, the creator of the animated series Creature Commandos, talked about his favorite episodes in a video on DC's official YouTube channel. He said that his most personal and meaningful choice is Episode 4, titled "Chasing Squirrels".
In this episode, he explored Weasel's background, a character who was often overlooked because he seemed very different. Episode 7 is the season finale, as it creates high-stakes situations for the writers and ties the whole series together.
Gunn mentioned that Episode 4 of Creature Commandos is unique because it has a complex story, strong emotions, and a memorable music score. He said that working on this episode allowed him to focus on every small detail, from directing the actors to perfecting the music with Clint Manel and Kevin Ker, who also worked on Peacemaker.
With its emotions and detailed world-building, Episode 4 of Creature Commandos has won the hearts of both fans and the people who made it.
What makes Creature Commandos Episode 4 James Gunn's favorite?
James Gunn's love for telling stories really shows in Creature Commandos Episode 4. In the YouTube chat, Gunn talked about how much he feels connected to this episode and shared his strong feelings about it.
“I really love [Episode] 4, which is a story of Weasel… something very special.”
This episode explores Weasel's mysterious past to show that he's more than just a strange character. It takes place before he joined Task Force X, when he was living in the wild and met some kids at a school playground.
The story gets intense when something sad happens, highlighting Gunn's ability to add serious emotions to what seems like a simple tale. Gunn credits the episode's success to the teamwork of the actors, director, and animation team.
He also commented on the great score, terming it "beautiful" and how it really helps to tell the story of Creature Commandos.
This focus on small details explains why Episode 4 delivers Gunn's idea for the Creature Commandos: A series that showcases that animated superhero stories don't have to be shallow.
The impact of Creature Commandos Episode 4 on the DCU’s future
In Episode 4, Weasel's character gets better, and it sets up some important things happening in the DC Universe. ComicBook.com mentions that this episode introduces Circe and Princess Illana, who are both part of big stories.
The scary idea of Illana teaming up with Gorilla Grodd suggests there will be trouble in the DCU. Seeing Illana's destructive power in Circe's vision and her scary partnership with Grodd gives fans a hint of Gunn's bigger plans for connecting these stories.
By making fun of Grodd, a well-known DC bad guy, Gunn shows he wants to tell a story that builds up slowly and connects different parts of the DC universe. As GamesRadar pointed out, the detailed world-building and strong emotions in Episode 4 show Gunn's skill at creating meaningful superhero stories.
The tragic humanity of Weasel
A big topic of discussion about Episode 4 is how it shows Weasel (voiced by Sean Gunn) as a human. According to GamesRadar, this episode changes Weasel from a creature people don't understand into a sad character. The flashback scenes show his feelings of being alone and wanting friends, ending with a very emotional surprise that helps explain why people think he's a "child murderer."
This Creature Commandos episode is comparable to Rocket Raccoon's emotional history in the Gunn project Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
This comparison shows that Gunn is good at making powerful stories about different characters. By giving Weasel a detailed backstory, Episode 4 makes him more than just a funny character; it turns him into one of the most interesting figures in the series.
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Creature Commandos is streaming only on Max.
Episodes are available each Thursday. Viewers can see episodes one through four now, and follow along until January 9, 2025.
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