As the Peacock platform rapidly expands its original sci-fi productions, Twisted Metal season is leading the charge with its high critical score. Based on the PlayStation games, Twisted Metal revolves around a courier named John Doe, played by Anthony Mackie. After a mysterious event that destroyed civilization in 2002, John struggles to survive and embarks on a journey through a chaotic landscape called the "Divided States of America" after meeting Quiet, portrayed by Stephanie Beatriz. Season 2's 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes marks a significant jump from Season 1's 67% and has made it one of the platform's most successful series.

The key reasons for Twisted Metal's success in season 2 lie in the adaptation of elements from the game. While Season 1 was a post-apocalyptic road story, Season 2 centers around the Twisted Metal tournament where deadly vehicle battles take place. This tournament, led by a host named Calypso, played by Anthony Carrigan, grants winners the right to have their wishes fulfilled with dark irony. This tournament element sets the series apart from other post-apocalyptic video game adaptations like The Last of Us and Fallout.

Another significant addition in Season 2 is the expanded character roster. Alongside the crazy clown Sweet Tooth, played by Samoa Joe and Will Arnett, this season introduces Calypso and the masked character Dollface (Tiana Okoye). It is revealed that Dollface, played by Tiana Okoye, is John Doe's missing sister; however, due to John's ongoing memory loss, he does not recognize her. The series continues to demonstrate its ability to transition between dark humor and surprising emotional moments in Season 2.

Despite its rising critical scores, Twisted Metal remains one of the most successful series in Peacock's history. Season 1 was among the platform's most-watched original productions, and Peacock has made massive promotions for both seasons at the San Diego Comic-Con event—featuring a fleet of ice cream trucks in 2023 and a bumper car park in 2025. Stephanie Beatriz has indicated that in Season 3, she wants to delve into Calypso's power world and explore his political games and allies. With news of the series being recently renewed for Season 3, the likelihood of these desires coming to fruition seems high.

The success of Twisted Metal showcases the importance of video game adaptations in Hollywood's new era. From platform series to cinematic productions, this genre is rapidly advancing in every area. If the series continues on its current path, it will keep rising above Peacock's entire programming catalog and remain its most valuable franchise.