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Invincible Season 4 Review

By Leif Lesperance

On March 18, the popular Amazon Original superhero animated television show “Invincible” began the release of its fourth season. Following its three-episode premiere, episodes were released every Wednesday until the season finale on April 22 for a total of eight episodes.

The show follows a cast of superhero characters, including the titular “Invincible,” as they save the world from increasingly large threats while simultaneously dealing with their own personal struggles. Season four specifically, dips extensively into mental health struggles, although the series also continuously addresses familial conflicts and the morality of superheroes.

The new season features the return of most main characters from previous seasons, including Invincible (Steven Yeun), Atom Eve (Gillian Jacobs), Debbie Grayson (Sandra Oh), Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons), and Cecil Stedman (Walton Goggins). Season four also introduces brand new threats, such as Grand Regent Thragg (Lee Pace), to raise the stakes of the season’s conflict.

“Invincible” is very unique in terms of superhero media. Rather than hiding its violence, the show uses the fact that it is animated to take fight scenes to the next level, causing heightened levels of blood and gore to become a core aspect of the series. While many superhero stories stick to simple conflicts between good and evil, “Invincible” explores complicated themes of morality and redemption. These aspects have gained the franchise a large following, and the show continues to deliver hard-hitting content in its new season.

The fourth season has been well received by fans who praise the show’s animation, storytelling, and character design. Although the show is an adaptation of the popular “Invincible” comic series, it provides its own twist on the story, which both old and new fans can enjoy.

“Invincible” has officially been renewed by Amazon for a fifth season, which is expected to be released in early 2027. With 144 total comic issues released so far, there is no shortage of content for the show to adapt, and fans of the franchise can expect more seasons to come.