A Look Back at Invincible - Season 3

 

Season 4 of Invincible will be upon on soon. So it's that time again to review the previous season.

Invincible is an adult animated series based on the Image Comics series of the same name that was created by Robert Kirkman. Production is done by Adelaide Productions, Sony Pictures Productions, Skybound North, Skybound Animation, Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, and Point Grey Productions along with Amazon MGM Studios, with distribution by Amazon Prime Video. Robert Kirkman created the show and this season consist just like the previous one has eight episodes.

The story is, it's been three months since Mark's battle with Angstrom and Mark is still feeling guilty for everything that has happened. Despite this guilt, Mark plans to move on with his life by helping his little brother Oliver with his powers and starting a relationship with Atom Eve. But soon his personal life and superhero life will blur together with distrust with a man once trusted, an old enemy returning, and him questioning if he's truly a good man. Meanwhile, Nolan and Allen the Alien are not only becoming friends but are starting the building blocks of a rebellion against the Viltrumite Empire.

• Negatives

I've got nothing.

• Mix

First up is the animation. At first it starts off pretty rough. You'll notice how stiff it is in a lot of places and sometimes things just don't have a consistent look or characters can be off model in some shots. Thankfully it improves in later episodes where things move more smoothly, and characters and settings are also improved.

Then we have the story. Let's start off with the good. I absolutely love how Mark is really going through it this season. He's struggling with not only trying to have a normal relationship with Atom Eve but also being a good example to his younger brother while also trying said brother's powers. But he's also struggling with not wanting to kill but situations are really forcing his hand, on top of that he's also struggling with guilt over collateral damage. But even supporting characters some good stories as well. Rex aka Rex Splode is having a great relationship with Shrinking Rae, but he's also terrified of starting a more normal life because being a superhero is all he's ever known. Where the story drives me crazy is Mark's conflict with Cecil. Now Cecil is doing some shady stuff by working with characters who aren't exactly good guys. But what drove me crazy is Mark acting holier than thou. Again yes, Cecil is doing some very questionable things, but what Mark needs to realize or should already know is there's an army of Supermen and Superwomen coming to invade and conquer Earth! I get this is setting Mark to realize he also will have to make compromises, but this is the same Invincible who got his ass kicked but two full blooded Viltrumites in both season one and two.

• Positives

One praise I'll give is the same as the previous seasons. The voice cast is amazing. Steven Yeun is incredible bringing out both Mark's vulnerability and rage. Sandra Oh also continues to kill it as Debbie, bringing out the characters motherly love, worry, and being stern when she has to be. Then you had J.K. Simmons who continues to bring out Nolan/Omni-Man's more regretful and humane voice. I also liked Jason Mantzoukas as Rex. I mean I already liked him before, but I really enjoyed how he brought out Rex's more softer side.

The last thing I'll praise is the action. Yes, it's hard to watch in most places, but once the improvements start coming around there amazing. My absolute favorite this time was Invincible's fight with Conquest in the season finale. It was awesome. It's got great one-on-one fights, other heroes coming to help, and some insane moments that I won't spoil.

While I had some issues with this season, it still has a lot of enjoyment aspects.

My final rating is, Good.

That's all for now. Due come back on Monday, Mar 16th, because we're getting back on the Road to Avengers: Doomsday! Until then, enjoy the rest of your day.