Suicide Squad is a 2016 American superhero film based on the DC Comics supervillain team of the same name. In the one-year aftermath of Superman's death, intelligence officer Amanda Waller convinces the US Government to greenlight Task Force X, a response team made up of criminals and supervillains. The team will be used to combat metahuman threats, under Waller’s control via nanite bombs implanted in each criminal’s neck, which can be remotely detonated. If their missions are fulfilled, the criminals will have their sentences shortened.

 

Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel) is a fictional character appearing in media published by DC Entertainment. Harley Quinn is a frequent accomplice and lover of the Joker, who was her patient when she worked as an intern psychiatrist at Gotham City's Arkham Asylum. Her alias is a play on the name "Harlequin", a character that originated in commedia dell'arte. She has also teamed up with fellow villains Poison Ivy and Catwoman, the trio being known as the Gotham City Sirens; Ivy is often depicted as a close friend and romantic interest of Harley. Since the relaunch of the DC comics line with The New 52, Harley Quinn has been depicted as an antihero and a recurring core member of the Suicide Squad who has left her abusive relationship with the Joker behind.