Show Review

I’ve watched a bunch of superhero stuff, and honestly, it all feels the same and repetitive after a while, right? It’s mainly a good guy and a bad guy trying to blow things up, followed by a big fight that saves the day. It’s comfort food for our inner nerd. But then you watch Invincible and it’s like someone’s taken that old playbook, ripped it up, and used the pieces to clean up the rubble left behind. This is not your typical cartoon, and you will know it very early on. It starts out like a classic superhero movie or show, where Mark Grayson gets his superpowers from his super famous father, Omni-Man. It feels sweet, familiar, and fun. Then, just as you’re getting comfy, a twist hits you so hard and so fast, you’ll be asking yourself, “Wait, what just happened?” It completely flips the script and forces you to see everything and everyone in a new light. The real heart of Invincible isn’t the over-the-top action (though it has plenty of that). It’s the characters; you feel Mark’s pain as he deals with a messed-up legacy and betrayal. You feel for his Mom, Debbie, who has to face the horrible truth about her husband. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, and the Invincible voice acting is so good with J.K. Simpsons as Omni-Man, making it sound so real. Now, a heads up if you’re not into gore, maybe look away when fight scenes happen. But the violence isn’t just there; it shows you that being a hero has real lasting consequences. It’s a reminder that this isn’t just a comic book romp. I’ll admit that during that second season, it does slow down a bit to build up a few different story lines, which some people found frustrating, but trust me, the payoff is worth the wait. So if you’re tired of the same old superhero stories and want something with real, literally and figuratively, you have to give this show a shot. It’s a smart, intense, and emotionally raw show that will stick with you long after you finish it. Just maybe keep the popcorn away from the couch, you’ve been warned.