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Still Not So Invincible: Invincible Season 3 Review
By: Andrew Gonzalez
To be a successful animated superhero show you must please the comics fans while appealing to the new audience. The show is composed of character development, dynamic storylines, and animation and voice actors. The animated superhero series Invincible is based on a comic book by Robert Kirkman and returned for a third season on February 6th, 2025. It returned with more action, more significant emotional development, and a window into the difficulties of being a hero. The series released strictly on Amazon Prime, Invincible season 3 continues off of the previous season, building off of it pushing the main character Mark Grayson, also known as Invincible, into a dark and conflicted state. The series appeals to new fans by offering a more mature and gory twist on an animated superhero series. Unlike Marvel or DC, Invincible shows you the emotional parts of becoming a hero as well as the difficulties. Invincible is worth the watch, and season 3 proves just that by not only having great action but also having an in-depth dive into the characters as more than heroes.
Mark Grayson is the center of the series, a college student trying to balance regular life with his responsibilities of being a superhero. Invincible has been all about the cost of being a superhero. Mark is entangled with the complicated past of his father still affecting him. Season 3 of Invincible carries on this theme, with Mark facing the repercussions of the past, specifically related to fighting with his father which was in season 1 His Father is another known ex-hero Omni-Man who belonged to a conquering race called Viltrumites. The way this series differentiates from others is by showing how Mark doesn’t know right from wrong yet, as he is still new to becoming a hero and hasn’t thought of how it affects other people.
Mark struggles with the ethical gray areas. He is surrounded by ruthless militarism by Viltrumites who constantly attack Mark and the strategies of the Global Defense Agency led by Cecil. Mark is consistently put in situations where there is no clear answer and he hasn’t gained enough experience to understand how to choose. He wants to do good and help people but sometimes does the complete opposite. Season 3 gives you an in-depth look at these dilemmas, showing how just having powers doesn’t make you a hero, the decisions you make, sacrifices, and consequences do. Mark spends much of season 3 dealing with guilt, self-doubt, and fear about the person he might become and the uncertainty of what he will become.
One of the most standout attributes of season 3 is the continuous character development. Mark grows not just as a hero but as a person. He deals with his emotions in a way that feels authentic. This doesn't strictly apply to Marks, it applies to the surrounding characters as well. One character in particular is Debbie Grayson, who is Mark’s mother and deals with the betrayal and grief of losing a husband. After spending many years married to a man who turned out to be an alien conqueror meant to take over Earth, she is practically rebuilding her family. This introduces many emotional scenes revolving around Debbie allowing a new layer of realism that is unique to superhero shows. Another character is Atom Eve, who is Mark’s girlfriend and also a superhero, which also shows major development this season. She is on a journey to discover how to use her powers responsibly without losing herself in the process.
Villains are also given an in-depth storyline introducing Conquest. He is a veteran Viltrumite belonging to the same race as Omni-Man and Mark. Voiced by Jeffery Dean Morgan which was a controversial topic between fans of the series and comics. He is one of the most spine-chilling villains introduced to the series thus far. Unlike Omni-Man who showed internal conflict when hurting others, Conquest had no such thing. Conquest embodied the full brutality of what it means to be a Viltrumite. He took pride in hurting others. Introduced in the final episode was one of the most exciting and emotional fights in the series' history. One scene in particular that had been favored by the fans which had shown how Conquest was ostracized by his people for being too violent. He stated how he was a victim of his success, how lonely he was, and how he wasn’t even given a name, just a purpose. It was a well-built-up scene and even rivaled the famous battle of season 1 with Omni-Man and Mark. The fight hadn’t just shown the gap in the strengths of Conquest and Mark. It had shown the difference in ideologies of humans and Viltrumites, and created fears in Mark about his future.
The animation in season 3 has also shown progress through the series. At the beginning of the series you were able to tell when the animators had decided to save the budget. In the current season, you can barely tell so there's a significant change in animation. The visuals throughout the season are smoother, the environments contain more detail, and impactful fight scenes. Compared to other superhero shows, Invincible's fight scenes are more detailed and gory. The violence is often detailed and significant to the development of the story. The detailed fight scenes are graphic for the reason of showing the viewer that people with superpowers. Have horrible consequences. Unlike other superhero shows where when heroes fight people come out almost unharmed, Invincible’s fight scenes leave damage. Often irreversible damage that leaves scars throughout the future of the series.
Invincible is a series for viewers who are tired of the textbook superhero shows that are often predictable. Invincible offers a refreshing spin on a superhero show. It’s not just focused on making the hero win with plot armor, it's about showing the audience that power has a cost. Season 3 shows that the series is getting better with time and making the anticipation for the next season worth it. The series continues to deepen its relationship with its characters and expand the universe without losing the element that makes it unique from others.
Invincible Season 3 is an exciting part of the Invincible series. It combines raw action, emotional storytelling, and a new way to portray superhero cartoon shows. Whether you're a long-term comic book fan or someone fresh to the genre this show provides a place for all types of audiences. I highly recommend watching Invincible, whether you're a new fan or someone interested in the universe. It becomes a topic for conversations with others and becomes more than a show it becomes a community. With the complex characters and overwhelming power of the storylines, unique characters, well detailed animation in the series it can’t help but inspire the viewers. It is one of the most intriguing shows I’ve ever watched and quickly made its way to my top spots. I recommend it to anyone who likes heroes and likes a detailed and raw take on superheroes
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