Twisted Metal season 1 premiered on Peacock back in July 2023, delivering ten episodes of post-apocalyptic action and comedy. But since it's been a couple of years, many fans might have forgotten what happened with the amnesiac courier John Doe and the rest of the characters.The first season mostly served as an introduction to several characters from the video games, including John Doe, Quiet, Raven, and Dollface. It also set up the premise of the story that will eventually lead to the high-octane tournament the video games are famous for.Despite the lack of the actual Twisted Metal tournament in Twisted Metal season 1, there was still plenty of action and story to remember, especially as Raven trained to become an eventual champion. Find out the highlights of the first season below to stay updated on each character's status ahead of Twisted Metal season 2.Disclaimer: This article contains significant spoilers for Twisted Metal season 1. Reader's discretion is advised.What happened in Twisted Metal season 1? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn Twisted Metal season 1, John Doe is introduced as a motor-mouthed outsider who gets an offer from Raven to have a better life if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package from Chicago to the New San Francisco. In between is a twisted, post-apocalyptic wasteland with lots of unpredictable adversaries, traps, and more that will test his might.John's goal is to earn a place in the New San Francisco and retire, becoming the first milkman to do it. His dedication to accomplish his goal drives the first season. In one of his dangerous tasks, John meets Quiet, a selectively mute survivor with deep trust issues. The two form an alliance and work together to deal with various threats.One of John and Quiet's primary antagonists in season 1 is Agent Stone, whose death remains ambiguous. During their battle at Midtown Raceway, John severely injures Stone with an axe to the face and then shoots him to end his suffering. While the gunshot is heard, there's no visual proof of his death.As the first season was mostly an introduction of the characters, Quiet's backstory is also revealed. Her hatred toward Agent Stone runs deep because, once upon a time, Stone threatened her and her brother: either one of them had to kill the other, or he would kill both of them. Quiet's brother sacrificed himself. She has also faced betrayal from people, and these tragedies have shaped her distrust of people.Read more: 7 things to remember before watching Twisted Metal season 2Where did Twisted Metal season 1 leave off? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTwisted Metal season 1 ends with the show's duo, John Doe and Quiet, separated. John Doe is forced to stay inside New San Francisco, and it's revealed that everything that happened throughout the series is for a pint of ice cream.However, that detail is not crucial to the plot. What truly matters is why Raven proposed the retrieval of the mysterious package in the first place. It's all a test. The finale set up the famous video game battle, with Raven finally revealing her master plan: grooming John to become her representative in the Twisted Metal tournament.Meanwhile, Quiet, who was refused entry to the community, has become somewhat of a Robin Hood-type character, stealing from milkmen and giving to the less fortunate. She also meets Dollface, John's long-lost vigilante sister, who is introduced in the finale.Twisted Metal season 1's mid-credits scene reveals that Sweet Tooth survived being run over by Mike and Stu. The clown tries to murder the duo, but while Mike is seemingly killed, Sweet Tooth drags Stu away to an uncertain fate. All episodes of Twisted Metal season 1 are now streaming on Peacock. Season 2 premieres on the platform on Thursday, July 31, 2025.