Beebo the God of War#Release

After the death of Martin Stein in the previous episode, the episode opens with a younger version of Stein buying a popular children's toy named Beebo for his daughter. The store reveals that they are out of dolls, but Stein finds the last one and is chased by a crowd of people who are upset at him for his find, before disappearing.

The Legends are alerted to a change in the timeline, the result of which Vikings conquer America. They also learn that the younger version of Stein has been transported to a Viking colony in Vinland in the year 1000 CE, where he is found by Leif Erikson. The Legends conclude that Stein and the Beebo doll caused the change in the timeline. The Vikings begin to revere Beebo as a god.

The Legends bring Stein onto the Waverider, their time machine, and he notices his future self is missing. Jax attempts to inform Stein of his upcoming death but Nate stops him. Sara calls Time Bureau director Ava Sharpe. She asks Ava to assist with the change in the timeline, and Ava complies.

The Legends party with the Vikings. Mick Rory tries to steal mead from an altar to Beebo, leading the Vikings to attempt to burn him alive, but Leo Snart rescues him. The Vikings then find Nate and Zari in the process of stealing Beebo. The Vikings attack, and in the fight Beebo is thrown into the air where Mick melts the doll using his Heat Gun. The Vikings proclaim Beebo a false god and prepare to leave Vinland. Damien and Nora Darhk arrive, and claim that Damien is Odin. The Legends then flee to the Waverider. Ava is contacted by the Time Bureau, who order her to return. The Legends attack and defeat Damien, but in the process Sara is briefly sent into an alternative dimension where she hears the voice of Mallus, the season's primary antagonist.

Jax attempts to save Stein's life by providing him with a note containing the details of his death. Stein destroys the note to help Jax accept his death, prompting Jax to leave the Legends. Sara then boards the Waverider and finds John Constantine, who asks for the assistance of the Legends.

File:Franz Drameh by Gage Skidmore.jpg stars in the episode as Jefferson Jackson, marking his final appearance as a series regular.{{Cite web |last=Hurley |first=Laura |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Legends of Tomorrow Just Said Goodbye To Another Member Of The Team |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1736410/legends-of-tomorrow-just-said-goodbye-to-another-member-of-the-team |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103001123/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/1736410/legends-of-tomorrow-just-said-goodbye-to-another-member-of-the-team |archive-date=January 3, 2018 |access-date=June 8, 2023 |website=CinemaBlend |publisher=Future plc |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Abrams |first=Natalie |date=December 5, 2017 |title=Legends of Tomorrow loses another team member |url=https://ew.com/tv/2017/12/05/legends-of-tomorrow-franz-drameh-exit/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529014433/https://ew.com/tv/2017/12/05/legends-of-tomorrow-franz-drameh-exit/ |archive-date=May 29, 2023 |access-date=January 7, 2024 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |language=en}}]]

"Beebo the God of War" was written by Grainne Godfree and James Eagan, and directed by Kevin Mock. The first draft of the script was completed on October 3, 2017, allowing pre-production to begin the same day. Pre-production ended on October 12 with the final draft of the script being issued the same day. Filming began on October 13 and continued through October 25.{{Cite tweet |number=921038171013464065 |user=mguggenheim |title=Legends of Tomorrow Ep. 309 is in production. @godfreestories #beebo |first=Marc |last=Guggenheim |date=October 19, 2017 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111185302/https://twitter.com/mguggenheim/status/921038171013464065 |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |url-status=live}}

In an promotional video for the episode, showrunner Phil Klemmer described the premise of the episode as the Vikings pursuing the worship of Beebo, whom they believe to be a pagan god, over Christianity, causing them to continue "charging across the new world" instead of returning to Scandinavia. Klemmer explained the title as being a reference to the Norse setting.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |date=December 5, 2017 |title=Who Is Beebo The God Of War On Legends of Tomorrow? |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-episode-9-beebo-martin-stein/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109234037/https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-episode-9-beebo-martin-stein/ |archive-date=November 9, 2023 |access-date=May 29, 2023 |website=ComicBook.com |publisher=Paramount Global |language=en}}

The character of Beebo takes inspiration from Tickle Me Elmo.{{Cite web |last=Drum |first=Nicole |date=October 17, 2018 |title=Legends of Tomorrow Alum Arthur Darvill Praises Beebo |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-arthur-darvill-praises-beebo/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116182755/https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-arthur-darvill-praises-beebo/ |archive-date=January 16, 2024 |access-date=January 16, 2024 |website=ComicBook.com |publisher=Paramount Global |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |date=May 25, 2021 |title=Legends of Tomorrow breakout Beebo is getting an animated Christmas special on the CW |url=https://ew.com/tv/legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-saves-christmas-special/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016003742/https://ew.com/tv/legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-saves-christmas-special/ |archive-date=October 16, 2021 |access-date=January 8, 2024 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |language=en}} During a panel at a fan convention in Vancouver, Canada, the show's cast said that Beebo represents an attempt by the writers to introduce further chaos into the series' plot. They stated they were worried audiences could perceive Beebo's inclusion as "jumping the shark".{{Cite web |last=Drum |first=Nicole |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Legends of Tomorrow Stars Explain How Beebo Came to Be |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-origins-the-cw/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427135027/https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-origins-the-cw/ |archive-date=April 27, 2023 |access-date=June 7, 2023 |website=ComicBook.com |publisher=Paramount Global |language=en}} Speaking with ComicBook.com, Benjamin Diskin explained that the initial idea for the character was "nothing but a smile and a catchphrase"; Diskin was surprised by the success of the character.{{Cite web |last=Burlingame |first=Russ |date=2021-12-01 |title=Beebo Saves Christmas Star Ben Diskin Talks Building a Character From "A Smile and a Catchphrase" |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/ben-diskin-beebo-interview/ |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=ComicBook.com |publisher=Paramount Global |language=en-US |archive-date=May 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519052924/https://comicbook.com/dc/news/ben-diskin-beebo-interview/ |url-status=live }} Beebo was well received by audiences and was featured in a spin-off Christmas special titled Beebo Saves Christmas.{{Cite web |last=Chase |first=Stephanie |date=May 25, 2021 |title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow gets spin-off Christmas special |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a36536216/dc-legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-christmas-special/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706163737/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a36536216/dc-legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-christmas-special/ |archive-date=July 6, 2022 |access-date=June 8, 2023 |website=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Communications |language=en-GB}}

The episode stars Franz Drameh as Jefferson Jackson / Fire Storm, alongside main cast members Caity Lotz as Sara Lance / White Canary, Tala Ashe as Zari Tomaz, Nick Zano as Nate Heywood / Steel, Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer / The Atom, Amy Louise Pemberton (voice) as Gideon, Dominic Purcell as Mick Rory / Heatwave, and Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Amaya Jiwe / Vixen.{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2017 |title=Beebo the God of War - DC's Legends of Tomorrow |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/beebo-the-god-of-war-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519052921/https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/beebo-the-god-of-war-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow/ |archive-date=May 19, 2023 |access-date=May 19, 2023 |website=CW50 Detroit |publisher=CBS News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2017 |title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow "Beebo the God of War" |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20171116cw04/ |access-date=October 4, 2024 |website=The Futon Critic}}

"Beebo the God of War" is the first episode of Legends of Tomorrow not to feature Victor Garber as a series regular due to the death of his character, Martin Stein, in the previous episode,{{Cite magazine |last=Abrams |first=Natalie |date=November 28, 2017 |title=Legends of Tomorrow team member perishes during 'Crisis on Earth-X' |url=https://ew.com/tv/2017/11/28/legends-tomorrow-stein-death-victor-garber-exit-crossover/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111175419/https://ew.com/tv/2017/11/28/legends-tomorrow-stein-death-victor-garber-exit-crossover/ |archive-date=November 11, 2023 |access-date=May 29, 2023 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |language=en}} although a younger version of Stein played by Graeme McComb appears.{{Cite web |last=Drum |first=Nicole |date=December 5, 2017 |title=Legends of Tomorrow Midseason Finale Scene Brings Back Young Martin Stein |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-midseason-finale-young-martin-stein/ |access-date=February 7, 2024 |website=ComicBook.com |publisher=Paramount Global |language=en |archive-date=February 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207033333/https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-midseason-finale-young-martin-stein/ |url-status=live }} McComb previously portrayed this version of the character in "Pilot, Part 2" (2016) and "Compromised" (2016).{{Cite web |last=Burlingame |first=Russ |date=January 8, 2016 |title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Professor Stein Meets His Younger Self In Episode 2 Synopsis |url=https://comicbook.com/news/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-professor-stein-meets-his-younger-self-i/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303095807/https://comicbook.com/news/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-professor-stein-meets-his-younger-self-i/ |archive-date=March 3, 2024 |access-date=June 8, 2023 |website=ComicBook.com |publisher=Paramount Global |language=en-US}} This episode is the final appearance of Drameh as a series regular.{{Cite web |last=Gelman |first=Vlada |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Legends of Tomorrow Star Exits Series |url=https://tvline.com/2017/12/05/legends-of-tomorrow-franz-drameh-leaves-jax-season-3/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607045930/https://tvline.com/2017/12/05/legends-of-tomorrow-franz-drameh-leaves-jax-season-3/ |archive-date=June 7, 2023 |access-date=June 7, 2023 |website=TVLine |language=en-US}} While Garber's departure was a personal decision, Drameh's was a creative choice by the writers.

The guest cast includes Jes Macallan as Ava Sharpe, Matt Ryan as John Constantine,{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jenna |title=Legends of Tomorrow: Major Arrowverse Character Returns in "Beebo The God of War" |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-the-god-of-war-john-constantine/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519052929/https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-the-god-of-war-john-constantine/ |archive-date=May 19, 2023 |access-date=May 19, 2023 |website=ComicBook.com |date=December 6, 2017 |publisher=Paramount Global |language=en}} Courtney Ford as Nora Darhk, Neal McDonough as Damien Darhk, Wentworth Miller as Leo Snart, John Noble as the voice of Mallus, Thor Knai as Leif Erikson, Katia Winter as Freydís Eiríksdóttir,{{Cite web |last=Mysogland |first=Gregory |date=2024-12-14 |title='Legends of Tomorrow's Bonkers Holiday Episode Is Actually a Turning Point for the Show |url=https://collider.com/legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-god-of-war-holiday-episode/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=Collider |publisher=Valnet |language=en}} and Diskin as the voice of Beebo.{{Cite web |last=Burlingame |first=Russ |title=Beebo Saves Christmas Star Ben Diskin Talks Building a Character From "A Smile and a Catchphrase" |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/ben-diskin-beebo-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519052924/https://comicbook.com/dc/news/ben-diskin-beebo-interview/ |archive-date=May 19, 2023 |access-date=May 19, 2023 |website=ComicBook.com |date=December 2021 |publisher=Paramount Global |language=en}} Ryan reprises his role from the canceled NBC television series Constantine, which was retroactively added to the Arrowverse after he guest-starred in the Arrow season four episode "Haunted".{{Cite web |last=Cecchini |first=Mike |date=2015-11-05 |title=Arrow: Haunted review |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/comics/arrow-haunted-review/ |access-date=2024-10-05 |website=Den of Geek |language=en-US |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007100928/https://www.denofgeek.com/comics/arrow-haunted-review/ |url-status=live }} Ryan later joined the main cast in the fourth season of Legends of Tomorrow.{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |date=August 11, 2015 |title=Matt Ryan to Reprise 'Constantine' Role on The CW's 'Arrow' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/matt-ryan-constantine-arrow-814661/ |access-date=April 5, 2024 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |publisher=Eldridge Industries |language=en-US |archive-date=August 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812084755/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/matt-ryan-constantine-arrow-814661 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Whitbrook |first=James |date=March 19, 2018 |title=Your Incantations Worked: John Constantine Is Set to Become a Legends of Tomorrow Regular |url=https://gizmodo.com/your-incantations-worked-john-constantine-is-set-to-be-1823895064 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123221339/https://io9.gizmodo.com/your-incantations-worked-john-constantine-is-set-to-be-1823895064 |archive-date=November 23, 2020 |access-date=October 3, 2024 |website=Gizmodo |language=en-US |publication-place=Gizmodo Media Group}} Both Winter and Drameh would return in the season three finale "The Good, the Bad and the Cuddly".{{Cite web |last=Wickline |first=Dan |date=April 10, 2018 |title=Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Finale Recap: The Good, the Bad and the Cuddly |url=https://bleedingcool.com/movies/legends-season-3-episode-18-recap/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Bleeding Cool |publisher=Avatar Press |language=en |archive-date=April 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417171148/https://bleedingcool.com/movies/legends-season-3-episode-18-recap/ |url-status=live }}

"Beebo the God of War" was first aired in the United States on The CW on December 5, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Drum |first=Nicole |date=November 16, 2017 |title=Villains Get the Upper Hand in the Arrowverse the Week of December 4 |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/arrowverse-listings-week-of-december-4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230605104554/https://comicbook.com/dc/news/arrowverse-listings-week-of-december-4/ |archive-date=June 5, 2023 |access-date=January 7, 2024 |website=ComicBook.com |language=en}} The episode's original broadcast attracted 1.61{{Nbsp}}million viewers, and it received a 0.6/2 share among adults ages 18–49. This was 1.2 million fewer viewers than the previous episode, but up 100 thousand from the following one.{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=November 30, 2017 |title='The Flash,' 'This Is Us' and 'Rudolph' adjust up: Tuesday final ratings |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-nov-28-2017/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130193734/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-nov-28-2017/ |archive-date=November 30, 2017 |access-date=November 30, 2017 |website=TV by the Numbers}}{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=February 13, 2018 |title='Big Brother: Celeb Edition,' Olympics and everything else unchanged: Monday final ratings |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-feb-12-2018/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214022538/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-feb-12-2018/ |archive-date=February 14, 2018 |access-date=February 13, 2018 |website=TV by the Numbers}} "Beebo the God of War" placed fifth in its time slot, behind The Mick, Black-ish, SEAL Team, and Will & Grace.{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=December 6, 2017 |title='Chicago Med' adjusts up: Tuesday final ratings |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-dec-5-2017/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207083503/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-dec-5-2017/ |archive-date=December 7, 2017 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=TV by the Numbers}} The episode was the third-most-viewed Legends episode of the season.{{Cite web |last=McLennan |first=Cindy |date=April 10, 2018 |title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Season Three Ratings |url=https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/dcs-legends-tomorrow-season-three-ratings/ |access-date=September 8, 2024 |website=TV Series Finale |language=en-US}} When factoring in seven-day DVR viewership, the episode received an additional one million viewers, totaling 2.61 million viewers.{{Cite web |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=December 21, 2017 |title='Agents of SHIELD' gets a good bump in week 11 broadcast Live +7 ratings |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-11-broadcast-live-7-ratings-dec-4-10-2017/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171221213146/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-11-broadcast-live-7-ratings-dec-4-10-2017/ |archive-date=December 21, 2017 |access-date=January 11, 2024 |website=TV by the Numbers}}

On September 25, 2018, the episode was released on both DVD and Blu-ray as a part of the Legends of Tomorrow season-three box set.{{Cite web |date=August 15, 2017 |title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Third Season (DVD) |url=https://www.amazon.com/DCs-Legends-Tomorrow-Complete-Season/dp/B0776JGNYJ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105050428/https://www.amazon.com/DCs-Legends-Tomorrow-Complete-Season/dp/B0776JGNYJ |archive-date=November 5, 2023 |access-date=November 4, 2023 |website=Amazon.com}}{{Cite press release |title="DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Third Season" Available on DVD and Blu-Ray September 25 |url=https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/dcs-legends-tomorrow-complete-third-season-available-dvd-and-blu-ray-september-25 |access-date=January 11, 2024 |website=WarnerBros.com |archive-date=January 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111162214/https://www.warnerbros.com/news/press-releases/dcs-legends-tomorrow-complete-third-season-available-dvd-and-blu-ray-september-25 |url-status=live }}

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"Beebo the God of War" received positive critical reviews, which praised the episode's humor and the sad ending. The A.V. Club{{'}}s Oliver Sava rated the episode an "A−" and praised its use of Damien Darhk, stating that while he had grown bored of the character, Damien's appearance was well executed. He also stated that the episode successfully blends comedic and serious moments, particularly the grief over Stein's death, and that it helps the "family dynamic" of the Legends.{{Cite web |last=Sava |first=Oliver |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Legends follows up a major death with toy-worshiping vikings |url=https://www.avclub.com/legends-follows-up-a-major-death-by-making-a-viking-war-1821037233 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421181536/https://www.avclub.com/legends-follows-up-a-major-death-by-making-a-viking-war-1821037233 |archive-date=April 21, 2023 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=The A.V. Club |publisher=The Onion |language=en}} In a review for Den of Geek, Jim Dandeneau rated the episode 4.5 out of 5, and said that while he found the episode hilarious, he was emotionally impacted by the departure of Jax in the final moments.{{Cite web |last=Dandeneau |first=Jim |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Legends of Tomorrow Season 3 Episode 9 Review: Beebo the God of War |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-episode-9-review-beebo-the-god-of-war/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427135027/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-episode-9-review-beebo-the-god-of-war/ |archive-date=April 27, 2023 |access-date=June 7, 2023 |website=Den of Geek |language=en-US}} Writing for Entertainment Weekly, Shirley Li praised the episode for providing closure for Jax and Stein, describing it as a good example of the reason the time-travel genre works, and saying it "accomplished something special".{{Cite magazine |last=Li |first=Shirley |date=December 5, 2017 |title=Legends of Tomorrow recap: 'Beebo the God of War' |url=https://ew.com/recap/legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-episode-9/ |access-date=May 2, 2024 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |archive-date=December 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210100907/https://ew.com/recap/legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-episode-9/ |url-status=live }} Jesse Schedeen of IGN rated the episode 9.8 of 10 and described it as a great follow-up to the tragic ending of the previous episode. Scheedeen said the episode is both very silly and incredibly heartfelt, and that the only problem he had with the episode is the minimal role of Mallus.{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=December 6, 2017 |title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow: "Beebo the God of War" Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/12/06/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-the-god-of-war-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421181141/https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/12/06/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-the-god-of-war-review |archive-date=April 21, 2023 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |language=en}}

In a 2020 ranking of the series' best episodes for Gizmodo, Beth Elderkin placed "Beebo the God of War" sixth. Elderkin said the episode tells a "great story" and marks a turning point for Legends of Tomorrow.{{Cite web |last=Elderkin |first=Beth |date=June 11, 2020 |title=May Beebo Bless This List of Legends of Tomorrows 10 Best Episodes |url=https://gizmodo.com/may-beebo-bless-this-list-of-legends-of-tomorrows-10-be-1843955694 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703145850/https://gizmodo.com/may-beebo-bless-this-list-of-legends-of-tomorrows-10-be-1843955694 |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |access-date=October 2, 2024 |website=Gizmodo |publisher=The Onion |language=en-US}}

Fans and critics have praised Beebo.{{Cite web |last=Drum |first=Nicole |date=December 6, 2017 |title=5 Questions Raised by Legends of Tomorrow Midseason Finale |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-the-god-of-war-season-3-jax-constantin/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128125441/https://comicbook.com/dc/news/legends-of-tomorrow-beebo-the-god-of-war-season-3-jax-constantin/ |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=ComicBook.com |publisher=Paramount Global |language=en}} During the series, the character returned multiple times in different forms, such as a giant toy in "The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly",{{Cite magazine |last=Li |first=Shirley |date=April 9, 2018 |title=Legends of Tomorrow season finale recap: Team Cuddle |url=https://ew.com/recap/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-finale/ |access-date=October 2, 2024 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |language=en |archive-date=December 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210100907/https://ew.com/recap/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-finale/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Motamayor |first=Rafael |date=April 14, 2024 |title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow Cast Thought Beebo Would Ruin Their Careers |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/1558694/dc-legends-of-tomorrow-cast-beebo-ruin-careers/ |access-date=August 1, 2024 |website=/Film |language=en-US |archive-date=August 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240801085312/https://www.slashfilm.com/1558694/dc-legends-of-tomorrow-cast-beebo-ruin-careers/ |url-status=live }} and as a magical manifestation in "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Five" (2021).{{Cite web |last=Dowling |first=Amber |date=January 15, 2020 |title='Crisis on Infinite Earths' Finale Recap: Ezra Miller, Beebo Cameo in a Battle to Save the Multiverse |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/crisis-on-infinite-earths-finale-arrowverse-crossover-ezra-miller-beebo-cameo-antimonitor-battle-save-multiverse-1203467523/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308070736/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/crisis-on-infinite-earths-finale-arrowverse-crossover-ezra-miller-beebo-cameo-antimonitor-battle-save-multiverse-1203467523/ |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=June 10, 2023 |website=Variety |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |language=en-US}} He also appears as a doll in two episodes of Legends of Tomorrow{{'s}} parent shows: the Arrow episode "Level Two" and The Flash episode "The Elongated Knight Rises".{{Cite magazine |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |date=November 5, 2018 |title='Arrow' recap: Roy and William meet some familiar faces in Star City |url=https://ew.com/recap/arrow-recap-season-7-episode-4/ |access-date=October 2, 2024 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Dotdash Meredith |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=January 24, 2018 |title=The Flash: "The Elongated Knight Rises" Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/01/24/the-flash-the-elongated-knight-rises-review |access-date=October 2, 2024 |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |language=en |archive-date=September 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930232256/http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/01/24/the-flash-the-elongated-knight-rises-review |url-status=live }} Beebo features on the cover of both the DVD and Blu-ray editions of the box set "Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Series".{{Cite web |title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Series releasing on Blu-ray & DVD |url=https://hd-report.com/2022/10/16/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-the-complete-series-releasing-on-blu-ray-dvd/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730153035/https://hd-report.com/2022/10/16/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-the-complete-series-releasing-on-blu-ray-dvd/ |archive-date=July 30, 2024 |access-date=June 10, 2023 |website=hd-report.com}}{{Cite web |title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Series (DC) (Blu-ray + Digital Copy), Warner Home Video, Action & Adventure |url=https://www.walmart.com/ip/DC-s-Legends-of-Tomorrow-The-Complete-Series-DC-Blu-ray-Digital-Copy-Warner-Home-Video-Action-Adventure/1069055530 |access-date=August 1, 2024 |website=Walmart}}

Beebo returns in the spin-off Christmas special Beebo Saves Christmas (2021), which was positively received by critics.{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=November 1, 2021 |title=Beebo Saves Christmas First Look: Legends Mascot's Animated Special Is as Adorable as You Imagined |url=https://tvline.com/news/beebo-saves-christmas-legends-of-tomorrow-animated-special-1234738272/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230610035014/https://tvline.com/news/beebo-saves-christmas-legends-of-tomorrow-animated-special-1234738272/ |archive-date=June 10, 2023 |access-date=June 10, 2023 |website=TVLine |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Barsanti |first=Sam |date=December 1, 2021 |title=Beebo Saves Christmas is even stranger than the Star Wars Holiday Special |url=https://www.avclub.com/beebo-saves-christmas-is-the-strangest-holiday-offering-1848129179 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119063716/https://www.avclub.com/beebo-saves-christmas-is-the-strangest-holiday-offering-1848129179 |archive-date=November 19, 2023 |access-date=June 10, 2023 |website=The A.V. Club |publisher=The Onion |language=en}} The special aired on The CW on December 21, 2021; it was narrated by Victor Garber and features Diskin in the title role.

"Beebo the God of War" includes tones of grief and sadness, which it pairs with a light-hearted and "goofy" vibe. IGN{{'}}s Jesse Schedeen noted the similarities in tone between the episode and the previous season-three episode "Return of the Mack". The Legends mourn Martin Stein in various ways. Sara refuses to allow the Legends to be involved in the attack against Damien Darhk, fearing they might be harmed. Leo Snart hosts a therapy session for the Legends, though his efforts are unappreciated. Jax attempts to save Stein's life by providing him a letter detailing his death. Stein opts to destroy the note and instead helps Jax accept his loss. Entertainment Weekly{{'}}s Shirley Li noted how the nature of the death is unique for the series because it occurred at the hands of an unnamed character who is almost immediately killed. Without a named killer, there is nobody to blame or feel anger towards, unlike the deaths of Damien Dahrk and Reverse Flash.

Some critics have considered "Beebo the God of War" a turning point for the series. Writing for Gizmodo, Beth Elderkin called the episode "...the episode where we learned just how weird Legends was willing to go in pursuit of a great story". Collider{{'}}s Gregory Mysogland said the episode was "crucial" in transitioning Legends of Tomorrow from the serious and grounded tone of the first season to the more comedic and whimsical one that is prevalent in later seasons.

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