Invincible (TV Series)

Overview

• Invincible is an adult animated superhero TV series.
• Created by Robert Kirkman for Amazon Prime Video.
• Based on the Image Comics series by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley.
• Produced by Skybound Entertainment, Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, Point Grey Pictures, and Amazon MGM Studios.
• Follows Mark Grayson, a teenager becoming a superhero under his father, Omni-Man.
• Mark struggles balancing personal life and superhero duties amid a global conspiracy.
• Features voice talents of Steven Yeun (Mark), Sandra Oh (Mark's mother), and J.K. Simmons (Omni-Man).

Genre and Themes

• Action-adventure, Comedy-drama, Science fantasy
• Superhero, Adult animation, Splatter

Development and Production

• Created and developed by Robert Kirkman and Simon Racioppa.
• Showrunner: Simon Racioppa
• Traditional hand-drawn animation chosen to allow more character introductions.
• Animation studios: Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, Skybound North, and additional studios for later seasons.
• Music composed by John Paesano.
• Premiered March 25, 2021, with ongoing seasons.

Seasons and Episodes

• 3 seasons, 25 episodes (as of now).
• First season: 8 episodes (March-April 2021).
• Second season split into two parts, starting November 2023 and concluding April 2024.
• Third season aired February-March 2025.
• Fourth season confirmed.

Plot

• Mark Grayson, aka Invincible, discovers superhero abilities at age 17.
• He learns from his father, Omni-Man, who hides dark secrets.
• Omni-Man murders the Guardians of the Globe, shocking Mark.
• Mark navigates moral dilemmas and his father's true nature.

Cast and Characters

• Mark Grayson/Invincible: Steven Yeun
• Deborah "Debbie" Grayson: Sandra Oh
• Nolan Grayson/Omni-Man: J.K. Simmons
• Other notable characters voiced by Gillian Jacobs, Zazie Beetz, and Walton Goggins among others.

Reception

• Critically acclaimed for animation, action, story, and voice performances.
• Rotten Tomatoes: 98% approval for the first season.
• Metacritic: Generally favorable scores for all seasons.
• Praise for unique action, strong character dynamics, and emotional depth.

Cultural Impact

• Popular internet meme "Think, Mark" emerged from the series.
• Cross-promotion with other media like video games and web series.

Legal and Business Notes

• A legal case involving comic colorist William Crabtree was settled in 2024.

Future Developments

• A live-action film adaptation is in development by Universal Pictures.
• The series continues to expand its universe through specials and potential AAA video game development.

Additional Information

• Increased diversity in character adaptations (e.g., Mark Grayson as half-Korean).
• Strong influence of the animated series on the development of the live-action film.

References

• Official website: Invincible on Amazon Prime Video
• IMDb: Invincible
• Skybound Entertainment: Invincible