An adult animated series based on the Skybound/Image comic about a teenager whose father is the most powerful superhero on the planet.An adult animated series based on the Skybound/Image comic about a teenager whose father is the most powerful superhero on the planet.An adult animated series based on the Skybound/Image comic about a teenager whose father is the most powerful superhero on the planet.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 6 wins & 16 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Invincible' is acclaimed for mature themes, complex characters, and subverting superhero tropes. The series is celebrated for intense action, emotional depth, and standout voice acting by Steven Yeun and J.K. Simmons. However, some criticize inconsistent animation and less engaging side plots. Certain characters are deemed underdeveloped or annoying. The blend of gore and humor is both praised and faulted, with mixed reactions to its mature content. Overall, 'Invincible' is viewed as a bold, refreshing superhero series with notable flaws.
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If you were into "The Boys" you will definitely be into this show, a realistic version of what superior beings would actually be like. Blood and gore check, great voice actors check, fantastic soundtrack check (recent episode included a track from the group Nine Inch Nails), great story check and dialogue that actually feels important and emotionally powerful . Only thing is that the animation could be better, but it's still great and some of the villains get repeated but it's following the comics so I can't really fault it for that. Omi-Man,Cecil, Mark and Allen the alien voice actors/characters carry this show!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 😬
Did you know
- TriviaRobert Kirkman originally wanted J.K. Simmons to play a different role, presumably Cecil, but Simmons was only interested in playing Omni-Man.
- Crazy creditsThe title card for the first season starts off clean, and gets blood on it with each episode.
- ConnectionsFeatured in IMDb Interviews: Invincible (2021)
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- Runtime50 minutes
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- 16:9 HD
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