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Invincible is an Amazon Prime animated adaption of a comic of the same name. The series focuses on the coming-of-age of Mark Grayson, son of Nolan Grayson (known as OmniMan, roughly analogous to Superman and the most powerful superhero on Earth), who receives his superpowers at the beginning of the series shortly after he turns 17. The show is another attempt in the increasingly popular subgenre of portraying superheroes as immoral, violent assholes.

I'll preface this by saying I don't like the superhero genre. I also find most of Invincible's characters are obnoxiously written, have terrible forced dialogue, and are generally unlikable or boring. However I overall liked the show. Why? Solely because of OmniMan, who is voiced by JK Simmons and carries the entire series.

Without spoiling too much, OmniMan is an archetypal hardass father who views strength as the highest virtue. The only method of learning or growth is through extreme violence. The show will often meander into insignificant teen drama among other, frankly, unlikable and naive superheroes. OmniMan contrasts other character's awkward insecurity with extreme unrelenting confidence and drive towards his mysterious motivations and goals.

The first couple episodes are alright, the middle isn't good, and the ending is pretty good. The show has been renewed for 2 more seasons.


anyways, thoughts?