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It took several decades and a few dozen superhero films to open the genre to unique storytelling. Of course,InvincibleandThe Boyslanded within a short timeline at Amazon, but both series have shown different approaches to the post-modern superhero critique. Based on the comic book series from Robert KirkmanInvinciblecontinues to push the boundaries of what this devastation would feel like to those in the world. ThroughoutInvincibleSeason 3, questions of guilt and anger loom over Mark and his family. At the same time, there’s hope to carve one’s own path. It’s another excellent season, and one that reminds us thatInvincibletruly is one of the most emotionally mature shows on television.
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InvincibleSeason 3 Plot
To ensure he’s ready for the Viltrumite threat, Mark/Invincible (Steven Yeun) trains harder than ever. Cecil (Walton Goggins) and the GSA are happy with his progress. However, after Mark discovers some dark truths about Cecil’s plans, the superhero community begins to splinter. When Mark questions his relationship working for the government, he seeks new ways to protect people. At the same time, Mark must help raise his brother Oliver, who quickly stands out from other kids his age. At the same time, Mark and Atom Eve (Gillian Jacobs) wonder if they should begin a romantic relationship.
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Invinciblefocuses on parenthoodand responsibility.
While Nolan (J.K. Simmons) remains in a Viltrumite prison, Mark and Debbie (Sandra Oh) become Oliver’s de facto guardians. In the process,Invincibleengages with the big questions about what it means to become a father figure and parent. This has always been at the heart ofInvincible, with Season 1 asking what you would do if your father was a madman conqueror. However, flipping the responsibility of raising a child ontoMark forces the hero to engage with aspects of his father’s actions.
It’s no surprise that the writers embrace these challenges, as they have from the very start of the series. At the same time, they find new wrinkles in the complex dynamics at play. Mark feels protective over Oliver, and as Oliver matures faster than other children, Mark has to reveal truths about their father. At the same time, he has to question what is appropriate for a child, specifically trying to understand the nuance of their father’s relationship with the planet.
Debbie feels much of the same frustration, even as she attempts to find balance. At the end of Season 2, she was willing to step in to protect Oliver, and the result was a broken wrist. She clearly cares for her adoptive son, but questions herself at times when she imagines going through parenthood again. She raised Mark, so she’s already dealt with superhero drama more than a normal mother could.
At the same time, she realizes that Oliver’s purple hues and color will make him stand out. The not-so-subtle question of race comes into play, especially when the adoptive child does not match the race of those raising him. That extra responsibility is felt throughout the season, andInvincibleis more capable of handling these complex discussion points. It also grounds the show in a real-world phenomenon that helps audiences easily relate to it.
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Accountability casts a shadow over the season.
Through nearly every plotline,Invincibleasks its characters to reflect on their actions and the ripple effects they leave on the world. For Mark and Nolan, these questions are more obvious. Yet even for Cecil, there are genuine concerns about his approach to managing superhero relations. At what point is Cecil too close to Mark? Does Invincible get preferential treatment, even above other superheroes? Or has Cecil become so nervous he’s put everyone in danger with his experiments?
Even Invincible has to accept his own consequences.Monsters and villainsemerge from his actions, even if Mark entered the battle with the best of intentions. As these creatures come for Mark and they attempt to take him down, he must reckon with his own guilt. The actions of his father in Chicago still loom large over the world. Just because Mark has found a way to protect Earth, others remain angry about his mere existence. Like Batman comics have often warned, superheroes breed escalation in their villains gallery. Invincible has reached that stage, independent of his father.
Finally, questions about the amount of violence on display cannot be ignored.Invinciblehas already forced audiences to watch some of the most horrendous acts in television history. That does not stop here. Instead,Invinciblefinds new, amazing, gross ways to dig into the horror. This has infected the psyche of our characters, which leads to PTSD andhorror that even they cannot control.
Is it worth watchingInvincible Season 3?
Invinciblethreads a needle between the various views of the superhero industry in 2025. Not only does it actively critique the gods who run amuck, seemingly without consequence, but it plays into struggles that have existed for a century in comic book storytelling.Season 3 is an expansion of these ideas and continues to show whyInvinciblemight be the most enduring superhero show of them all.
Invincible Season 3 begins streaming on Amazon Primeon June 28, 2025. New episodes are released weekly on Prime Video.
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Alan French
Film/TV Critic
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Alan French began writing about television and film by covering the Emmys and Oscar beats in 2016. Since then, he has written hundreds of reviews on TV and movies. He attends film festivals regularly. He is a Rotten Tomato-approved critic and is on the committee for the Critics Association of Central Florida.
