Invincible is a story that takes its time telling the tale of a scientist who is apparently failing at his research but when things take a turn, the Sheriff is not so sure that all is as it appears. As each discovery is revealed to both the viewer and the Eureka townsfolk, have the opportunity to try to solve the mystery of what is really happening. Along with enjoying the exploration of the story, we get to see not only what a good sheriff Carter really is, but what an exceptional man he is. No "rainbows and unicorns" ending here, but we do get a nod to what may come to pass. A solid and enjoyable episode.
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A failed experiment causes an unexpected change
Tweekums14 November 2018
As this episode opens Sheriff Jack Carter is being pressured to take a medical. To avoid this he responds to a call out from Dr Carl Carlson, a scientist who is paranoid about germs and wants a lift to work at Global Dynamic. Once there he undertakes an experiment concerning cell regeneration but something goes seriously wrong; an explosion throws him through a glass wall. He is quickly fired and told he must leave Eureka. Unable to take that he calls the sheriff suggesting he intends to take his life. Jack finds him on a bridge threatening to jump; both of them end up falling. Jack lands on Carl and survives with a few cracked ribs; Carl is more seriously injures but soon starts to recover. Later it becomes clear that he isn't just healing but is somehow evolving.
This episode was rather fun; largely down to the guest appearance by Saul Rubinek as Carl Carlson. He does a solid job in the role... no doubt it helped him get the job as Artie in 'Warehouse 13'; a series taking place in the same universe as 'Eureka'. His character's story is interesting with a few nice twists. It also leads to some character development for other characters. The side story concerning Jack's trying to avoid Allison Blake's demand that he undergo a medical provided some laughs, advanced their relationship and most importantly didn't detract for the episode's main story. The episode concludes well with an ending that answers some questions before immediately raising more. Overall an impressive episode.
This episode was rather fun; largely down to the guest appearance by Saul Rubinek as Carl Carlson. He does a solid job in the role... no doubt it helped him get the job as Artie in 'Warehouse 13'; a series taking place in the same universe as 'Eureka'. His character's story is interesting with a few nice twists. It also leads to some character development for other characters. The side story concerning Jack's trying to avoid Allison Blake's demand that he undergo a medical provided some laughs, advanced their relationship and most importantly didn't detract for the episode's main story. The episode concludes well with an ending that answers some questions before immediately raising more. Overall an impressive episode.
Possibly the first crossover between Eureka and Warehouse
tzvikrasner30 May 2018
Warning: Spoilers
I absolutely LOVE Saul Rubinek, and in this he gives us yet another wonderful character performance as extreme OCD case Carl Carlson. I do have to wonder if his "exit" at the end of the episode might explain the existence of Artie Nielsen in Warehouse 13 and why Fargo doesn't seem surprised that he looks EXACTLY like Carl. Did the Artifact somehow send Carl back in time to become super-slob Artie? Given that every Eureka regular except series leads Colin Ferguson and Sali Richardson-Whitfield made a guest appearance on Warehouse, it's kind of nice to think of this as the first crossover.
Plus, I love the little teaser of Jack and Allison. Those two have such amazing chemistry.
Plus, I love the little teaser of Jack and Allison. Those two have such amazing chemistry.
Chalk full of cliches
skribs7 January 2023
The episode starts off very well. We get a scientist that's got really bad OCD, who supposedly has a big day. The character setup is absolutely great.
However, the episode quickly falls off the rails. For one, the "big day" involved performing a relatively routine experiment. It was only a big day because of the accident that occurs to kick off the episode. He would have had no way of knowing this until after the accident.
However, the accident gives him super powers! At first, he seems to be invincible (as the title suggests). For a time, this boosts his confidence. Later we learn the true source and nature of his powers, and this is where we just delve into cliches.
This is an example of a plot twist that actually makes the story worse. Had the writers continued the character as an invincible man who is coming to grips with his own immortality, it could have been a truly fascinating episode. Instead, it ended with a series of eye-rolls.
However, the episode quickly falls off the rails. For one, the "big day" involved performing a relatively routine experiment. It was only a big day because of the accident that occurs to kick off the episode. He would have had no way of knowing this until after the accident.
However, the accident gives him super powers! At first, he seems to be invincible (as the title suggests). For a time, this boosts his confidence. Later we learn the true source and nature of his powers, and this is where we just delve into cliches.
This is an example of a plot twist that actually makes the story worse. Had the writers continued the character as an invincible man who is coming to grips with his own immortality, it could have been a truly fascinating episode. Instead, it ended with a series of eye-rolls.
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