Invincible (2021– ) User Reviews

I don't like it, I love it.

[ThomDerd · 9/10 · 3 May 2021]

Great voice cast and a very good story makes this series a must if you are a fan of the superhero genre . I know this is from a comic dated around 2003 but i never read it and it doesn't matter. You can enjoy this without any prior info; its still pretty darn good.

Maybe you will need to be a bit patient for the story to clearly develop at the end of the 1st episode. From that point on, it's a winner.

The story arc between mother, father and son is excellent. And further on some of the characters which you will encounter are just phenomenal; Machine head, Robot, Rexplode and Cecil are just a few. They are also voiced by an amazing selection of actors which will entertain you. Let alone the world building; one of the best in the superhero genre.

And yes...it's super woke, but so what? It didn't affect the main story line and the connection between the characters.

Just keep in mind that this is an adult show due to the violence.

9/10 for the great voice cast and good story. Give it a go.

What we needed in animated series

[kthngm · 9/10 · 26 March 2021]

Invincible really increases the standards in animated tv or web series by showing good character development, emotion, great ton of action and pg-18 violence which is kinda cool. Best thing is, every episode is 40 minutes instead of 20 😬

hot damn.

[Bwent · 10/10 · 26 March 2021]

I think I'm gonna like this show. Violent, irreverent, entertaining. Seems like it will be able to hit all the same marks as "the boys" but without budget limitations. Which is awesome. And the star power of this show is incredible. Seriously look at that cast list. I'll definitely be eagerly awaiting new episodes.

Amazing

[sexyrocks18 · 9/10 · 27 March 2021]

I have no clue of the source material but happy they kept it animated. Not what I was expecting but epsidoe had me hooked!

Promising

[jonathancg-12884 · 10/10 · 27 March 2021]

I watched the first episode and after the ending i just had to binge watch the next two. It was just as mindblowing as when i first read the Omniman arc.

I don't know why people are so mad that there's gore in this show. I mean, it's not for kids, the story is mature and trust me, if there were superheroes and supervillains in real life, the gory deaths would be an everyday thing. I have read all the comic book series and for the people that thinks everything is predictable i just have to say that they're right... and they're totally wrong as well. Just keep watching.

The plot is well written, characters are credible, voice acting is good, animation is not perfect but not bad either. I'm getting hyped with every episode and i just can't wait to things that will come next. Mindblowing will be a recurring word as you watch this show.

I enjoyed it!

[Supermanfan-13 · 8/10 · 16 May 2022]

So far, Invincible has been everything I expected and more. I never read the comics so I was exactly sure what to expect but from reading up on it and watching the trailer I knew it's the type of show I usually like so I thought I'd give it a chance. I'm glad I did bc so far it's pretty good! The voice over cast has to be one of, if not the best, of any series ever! It almost has the star power of a animated movie.

Well worth the wait

[stephenboud-35237 · 10/10 · 27 March 2021]

Stays true to the source material while changing small details around so it doesn't follow the comic scene by scene.

Nearly all character designs and animation are extremely well done and stays faithful to the comic book. Some of the minor characters have had their ethnicity changed so you may not recognise them at first but it won't matter to viewer's who have never read the comics.

The voice acting is excellent with a incredible cast which really brings the comic book to life.

The shocking scenes and gore are even more detailed and added too than the comic book was giving both fans of the comic and people who are new to the series a suspenseful, exhilarating and gut wrenching watch.

Simply a brilliant show to watch so far.

An awesome evolution for Superhero Animation.

[Johnny-the-Film-Sentinel-2187 · 9/10 · 26 May 2021]

Invincible takes the classic Image Comics series and gives us the best mature animated superhero series since Spawn: The Animated Series. Considering both are Image properties, it's also no surprise that the violence in them is something that a Bruce-Timm-Batman cartoon wouldn't touch with a ten-foot poll, or Spider-Man toons even. However, the 'splashes' of humour and quippy dialogue IS something Invincible does honour and lean into when it comes to revering other superhero shows like Batman; this show takes something like the DCAU and decides to use it as a launchpad for Uber-violence and character-centric world-building focusing on sex and grey morality in a MARVEL-like universe.

Invincible feels like an extension of the shows so many of us grew up with, and a maturing of the kinds of stories Bruce Timm started off years ago, without losing the sense of superhero fun. It's character-drama, action-adventure, 'cape-opera', and universe-making stuff that proves it's truly special.

Invincible is must-watch television. Thank goodness it's been renewed for seasons 2 & 3.

Good lord, this is intense!

[killedgrilledandfried · 8/10 · 11 May 2021]

I am completely unfamiliar with the comics this is based on and I don't really care unless they leave the story unfinished, so I can't say anything about how well it adheres to the source material but I do know this: You gotta watch this show!

When I started with the first episode all the characters seemed annoying and I couldn't care less about the teen melodrama or whatever so I was questioning my decision. And then... the ending of that episode... holy hell! I was not expecting that at all and I was caught, hook, line and sinker. If you are squeamish, stay away from this one but I got desensitized to the violence and gore by the second episode and you're gonna *have* to do that.

The plot is extremely interesting while some of the characters are not. Most of the characters weren't really likable for me but I was intrigued by them. They're not really relatable but still interesting? I don't really know how else to put this. Couldn't care less about the love lives of the teenagers but I suppose it's mandatory or something and it becomes tolerable eventually except for the bit with the legal loli(?).

Omni man is the MVP without a doubt and Homelander can learn a few things from this fellow. Speaking of which I had strong 'The Boys' vibes from this show throughout but it was still quite different. I am indifferent towards the main character though (that goes for most characters actually), I don't know what but something doesn't feel right with him. He should be going through some very strong issues but it seems like he's pretty unaffected by it all. Human lives aren't valuable here at all to any of the characters, it seems. The voice acting is great and the animation is good for the most part even though the show tends to get attacked by bad CGI quite a lot. But still, the setting is so unique and interesting that it just completely overshadows all the negatives one can have.

Highly recommended and I can't wait for the 2nd season.

Returning to the Comic

[taylamell-96315 · 6/10 · 17 March 2024]

Season 1 of this knocked it out of the park. The animation wasn't top tier, but everything else felt fresh even if it was a bit of the same. There was an energy in season 1 that radiated off of the screen in every way. Season 2, on the other hand, is proving to be a bit of a chore to get through. The stiffness of the animation's really taking its toll, and there is an air of something missing. The voice acting is definitely carrying the show, and while I don't hate it, I no longer love it. I'll check into the show here & there, but I think I'm going to reread the comic a third time to scratch that Invincible itch.

okay

[Kreauwen · 5/10 · 3 June 2022]

The first episode and the last two are really the only ones that are any good, the other five episodes are either uninteresting or just outright boring. Most of the characters aren't interesting, the romance is lame, there was no humor whatsoever either. It starts exciting then becomes boring real quick and finishes pretty good, not much better than that.

Awesome fun!!

[Clive_W · 10/10 · 29 March 2021]

Hell to the yes, so far off to a very strong start, some nice changes to the source material (These aren't major changes more rearranging of events), I would recommend giving this a try, the animation is fantastic, an all star cast of actors, and an awesome eventful story, I look forward to seeing where the show will take us. And if you haven't read the source material maybe watching this will get you interested. Sit back and enjoy, just don't forget the popcorn!

Update from s01 finale, just wow, that was an awesome, adrenaline fuelled first series, I can not wait for the next instalment, bring on Conquest!!! If you haven't read the comics I won't spoil what is next to come.

This show has to be one of my new favourites out there, great story, great voice actors, awesome animation and wow the carnage is just top level. Had me on the edge my seat, jumping in the air for excitement. Also loving the little additions to the story and the alterations to the source material. If you haven't seen this yet, check it out, well worth the watch, just make sure your got plenty of munches around as you won't want to leave.

JLA Meets The Boys And Then Some

[JTReviewsPlus · 9/10 · 26 March 2021]

Prime Video's (and Robert Kirkman's) Invincible adds another interesting take to the popular superhero genre. Filling the void of The Boys this year, Invincible is: mature, action-packed, visually stunning, charmingly written, perfectly acted, and so much more. I admittedly haven't read the comics but I was always aware of them and from my understanding, the show so far is staying true to the source material which is amazing. I love the world the creators setup, the heroes are oddly familiar in terms of looks and powers yet they are strangely different at times. It's extremely reminiscent of The Boys in that sense. The characters are heroic, funny, and transparent with one another (for the most part) similar to the Justice League animated series. While Invincible contains some superhero tropes, it's done on purpose and there's always something interesting happening thanks to the strong writing and perfect cast. I cannot wait to see what happens next. Suffice to say it'll be very hard for me to wait so I may just read the comics too!

Compelling story with great action, but not without it's flaws.

[bradleycarrington · 8/10 · 5 May 2021]

I just binged the first season of invincible and loved it. It felt like being a kid again and watching my favorite super hero cartoon since it's basically the same thing but with adult themes. I will say the first episode is very slow and feels like a cheap DC knockoff. I feel like they did that purposely just so they could show the twist at the end and give us that feeling of "just kidding, it's not what you expected". But the first 40 min were so bland that I almost stopped watching. Also, even though this has more of a game of thrones vibe, where you never know if a character will live past the scene, there is still no shortage of plot armor and plot holes. Some characters will be strong enough to destroy a planet without breaking a sweat, but then find themselves struggling in a fight against something that is brought down relatively easily. And then vice versa some weak characters manage to survive when their stronger counterparts are brutally killed.

So it's not as true to life as I was hoping for from a gritty Superhero show where the good guy doesn't always win. However if you're just looking to relive your youth through a gritty adult lense and aren't affected by the occasional cartoon cliche or plot hole, then I can't recommend this enough!

Amazing mix of The Boys, Sky High and any good cartoon!

[UniqueParticle · 10/10 · 9 June 2021]

Mind blowing epic series that gets exceedingly better as it goes on! It's great that Robert Kirkman is involved he's perfect at sticking to the comics. I love the adult vibes, character development is spot on, color design is really nice, and the exciting feelings you'd get because it's about super heroes that kick ass.

Best Superhero show I've seen

[noahsarc-97983 · 10/10 · 1 May 2021]

This show reallyyy doesn't hold back. Atleast a few times an episode my jaw dops.. especially episode 8.... 10/10 This is it's own thing, Setting the bar insanely high 👏

in the tradition of The Boys

[A_Different_Drummer · 9/10 · 10 June 2021]

Trashes traditional comic plot arcs and takes you on a wild ride.

Amber, the only reason for the 9

[pinoandres · 8/10 · 13 July 2021]

There is no way you see this series and not loving it if you like superheroes. Well writen, great villan, amazing characters. BUT there is one character that basiclly screw a perfect series, Amber the love interest. No character arc, no flaws, and if you havent seen the show you will get to see a gigantic hole in her logic near the end of the series. It would not matter if it was a minor character or a small insignificant moment but this is one of the "pilars" of the series.

Awesome Superhero Show

[Movi3DO · 9/10 · 3 May 2021]

Heard about this series from a friend. The first episode had a pretty similar feel to The Boys, but then it all changed at the end of the episode. This was a very gory and violent superhero series. This created a huge mystery that stayed in my mind as I continued to watch the show until the end.

As much as I loved the gore, I appreciated that the gore served a purpose. It was not just for gore sake, but it emphasized the disturbing plot. This was abundantly clear at the last episode.

Character-wise, Omni-man, voiced wonderfully by the J. K. Simmons, was the most interesting and mysterious. As the mystery became closer to be revealed, he became more menacing and fearsome. The main protagonist, Invincible, had decent development, but his character wasn't too unique. The other characters were pretty okay.

Plot-wise, there were multiple side-stories. Some were quite shocking or sweet, like the Robot and Titan plots. The variety of subplots and the dark main story made this show felt unique. However, a problem was that the side stories did not affect the main story much.

Overall, a dark and entertaining show. Highly recommend. Can't wait for season 2 and 3. 9/10.

Invincible is here and it is good

[diogolaforga · 7/10 · 7 April 2021]

Invincible is an adaptation from the Image comics, that tells the coming of age story of Mark Grayson and his family in a world full of super people and tries to have another take at the super hero genre, by imbuing it full of drama, action and adventure.

Despite the colourfull cartoons and the juvenile setting, Invincible is pretty much an adult show.

The animation for the most part is pretty fluid and impactful and the story engaging and full of twists and turns.

I´m not a purist by all means but comparisons are inevitable. The structure of the story was tampered with and I still think that it was way better in the comics. I can apreciate the fact that the show screen writers tried not to simply copy from the source, however, the story ultimately suffers from these alterations by making it more standard and formulaic. In the comics the characters also have more depth and it takes the time to explore other themes and introduce everyone, but that´s understandable.

Most notably, the twist that comes in the form of the revelation of said character, in the animation it sort of happens as you are watching but in the comics the revelation is shown differently and comes with a big bite that scars deeply.

My only gripe with the show is that it fails to depict the parody that Invincible story telling was famed for. The fact that it didnt take itself too serious alowed it to show and toy with the clichês that the genre had popularized.

The "cartoony" art direction consolidated this further, so when the violence kicks in the contrast is very intense and everything worked in tandem to that effect. It elevated the series by differentiated itself from the overpopulated genre.

In the show it just looks like another world event like Marvel or Dc , where they take everything as serious as it can be expected, wich in this case makes the violence feel like an aesthetic choice, just to subvert your expectation, you konw, because this is a cartoon.

That said, it is a great show with lots of entertainment and full of promise.

Fun to watch but not that great

[brendoom · 5/10 · 7 May 2021]

This is just a regular show, it really isn't anything special, you've seen all of this before, all of the characters have little depth (except Omni-man) and you've seen all of these situations before. Again, I like this show, it's just nothing outstanding or creative. The last two episodes were pretty good but the rest was, ehhhh, like I said, there is NOTHING new here and that is really disappointing.

This might look like a children's superhero cartoon but it isn't!

[Tweekums · 9/10 · 21 March 2022]

Mark Greyson appears to be an ordinary high school student; if anything he is a little weak, getting beaten up after trying to stand up for a girl. What nobody around him knows is that his father is Omni-Man, the world's most powerful superhero, and that Mark should gain the same powers very shortly. This happens in the first episode and he sets about finding a superhero identity and learning how to use his skills. He ends up working with a group of junior superheroes who find themselves promoted to the big leagues when the premier superhero team is eliminated in an attack. The identity of the killer isn't hidden from the viewer but the authorities, who have their suspicions can't act yet. As the series progresses Mark develops his skills and helps take on various villains; he also befriends fellow superhero Atom Eve who helps him get closer to schoolmate Amber Bennett... will he be able to balance his new superhero responsibilities with a developing relationship?

I really enjoyed this series; its look reminded me of the superhero cartoons I watched as a child but its tone was distinctly for older viewers. There are moments of extreme violence, some robust language and some sex references. The story starts well, the opening episode sets up the assumed protagonists before its shocking conclusion. Things then progress well as Adam becomes involved with the up and coming team. The personal issues in his life balance his work fighting various dangers. This work provides plenty of exciting scenes; while nobody is likely to fear for Mark's life he is frequently injured and there is a sense of danger for those around him. The voice cast does a solid job and includes several well-known actors. The animation might not be 'shiny and modern' but it suits the material... the fact that it looks like the superhero cartoons of old makes the contrast of violent, morally ambiguous content with its squeaky clean predecessors stand out all the more. Overall I'd recommend this to animation fans looking for a new superhero series. I'm looking forward to the next season.

Great show make more

[tristanostara · 10/10 · 27 March 2021]

Hurry up and make more episodes, it is a great show.

Perfect

[doomedmac · 10/10 · 30 June 2021]

A flawless piece of animated entertainment. The final was brutal to the point of breaking me, and the journey was worth every second. Truly amazing.

Gets better and then BETTER!

[talaveraf · 10/10 · 12 April 2021]

After finishing EP5 I have to say perfect animation, story development and overall superb timing to the twist and turns of the unexpected. I'm 42 years old and loving every minute of this show with my son of 18 years of age. Freaking awesome!

Amazon Original making a stand with the rest. 10/10 🌟