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Invincible

Invincible

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2021–Ongoing6 seasons34 episodes~50 min/epTV-MAMidcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

Mark Grayson is a normal teenager except for the fact that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. Shortly after his seventeenth birthday, Mark begins to develop powers of his own and enters into his father's tutelage.

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Where to watch

Where can I watch Invincible?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Invincible streaming on Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about Invincible?

Invincible earns 10 badges, led by Top 1% of shows and Universally Loved.

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  • Reception
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Reception

Is Invincible worth watching?

Invincible's Midcredits score is the 99th percentile of all shows, from 362K ratings across 2 sources. 95% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

99th percentile

Better received than 99% of shows

99th percentile among Animation99th percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)98th
Approval (how many liked it)99th

Acclaim

Universally Loved: Rating-distribution shape vs the catalog

How much people like it

87 /100

98th percentile of all shows

98th percentile among Animation98th percentile among 2020s

Rating distribution

Ratings pile up at 9–10 with almost no detractors — near-universal love.

Approval

How many liked it

95% liked it

99th percentile of all shows

99th percentile among Animation99th percentile among 2020s
95% rated it 7–105% rated it 1–6

Reach

How many have seen it

99th percentile

356K ratings across platforms

99th percentile among Animation99th percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 5% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

A mature animated superhero series that leans into graphic violence and family trauma, built on an existing comic-book foundation.

Fans praised

  • Character-driven family drama with emotional depth
  • Brutal, purposeful violence that carries narrative weight
  • Subverts superhero tropes while honoring the genre

Detractors panned

  • Inconsistent animation quality and frequent visual shortcuts
  • Repetitive plot armor undermines tension and stakes
  • Teen romance and high-school subplots feel formulaic

What stands out

ActingDivisive85

All-star cast delivers strong performances, especially J.K. Simmons and Steven Yeun

Effects and spectacleDivisive82

Visceral, brutal action set pieces with real physical impact

Emotional impactDivisive82

Heartbreaking family betrayals and genuine pathos

CharactersDivisive80

Complex family dynamics and meaningful side arcs, but some find main cast bland

Plot and storyDivisive78

Engaging overarching story with shocking twists, but suffers from repetitive structure

TensionDivisive78

High stakes in major confrontations, but undermined by frequent fake-out deaths

OriginalityDivisive72

Fresh take on superhero deconstruction, but some find it derivative

PacingDivisive68

Strong seasonal arcs marred by mid-season breaks and uneven episode rhythm

Preferred by

Women vs men

Preferred by Men

Men scored it 16 points higher than women.

No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Under-30s vs over-30s 3 points apart
  • Critics vs users 3 points apart
  • US vs non-US even

Episodes

4 seasons

Season 4 · 2026 · 8 episodes · 7.6 average across 8 rated episodes

  • S4E1

    MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

    Mar 18, 202653 minTMDB rating 7.5
  • S4E2

    I'LL GIVE YOU THE GRAND TOUR

    Mar 18, 202651 minTMDB rating 7.9
  • S4E3

    I GOTTA GET SOME AIR

    Mar 18, 202649 minTMDB rating 7.0
  • S4E4

    HURM

    Mar 25, 202656 minTMDB rating 6.1
  • S4E5

    GIVE US A MOMENT

    Apr 1, 202652 minTMDB rating 8.1
  • S4E6

    YOU LOOK HORRIBLE

    Apr 8, 202653 minTMDB rating 8.0
  • S4E7

    DON'T DO ANYTHING RASH

    Apr 15, 202654 minTMDB rating 8.6Season best
  • S4E8

    DON'T LEAVE ME HANGING HERE

    Apr 22, 202652 minTMDB rating 7.8Finale

Watch experience

What is Invincible like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, dark and intense — a relentless watch that leaves you haunted.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
TenseDreadContemplative
Heaviest: throughout
Dark humor
Register
Brutal · 3% of showsSolemn: Grave and dignified; treats its subject with weight and respect.
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.SerializedOne continuous story
ToneThe series balances visceral, unflinching violence with earnest emotional drama, never undercutting its own stakes even when it leans into dark humour.
The rideThe show maintains a constant high tension with frequent bursts of extreme violence and existential dread, while also allowing for quieter character moments.
StructureThe story unfolds chronologically across seasons, with each season following a conventional arc of setup, escalation, and climax.
Episode formatThe show is a continuous serialized narrative, with each episode advancing the overall plot while occasionally focusing on a single character or threat.
Season formatEach season continues the overarching story, introducing new arcs but building on the previous season's cliffhangers and character developments.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
Haunting · 9% of showsThought-provoking
Why it leaves you this wayThe series leaves a lingering sense of moral complexity and emotional weight, especially around family betrayal and the cost of heroism.
How it ends · evidence
Ambiguous endingTwist

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows
Monster — 18% of shows. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of shows. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 6% of shows. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 2% of shows. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 12% of shows. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 4% of shows. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 7% of shows. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 8% of shows. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 40% of showsPredator — 7% of shows. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 3% of shows. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of shows. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 3% of shows. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of shows. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of shows. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of shows. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of shows. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of shows. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of shows. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — 1% of shows. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of shows. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of shows. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of shows. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of shows. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 2% of shows. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 4% of shows. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of shows. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — under 1% of shows. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of shows. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 1% of shows. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — under 1% of shows. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of shows. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — under 1% of shows. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 2% of shows. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of shows. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of shows. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of shows. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 2% of shows. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of shows. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — under 1% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 1% of shows. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 1% of shows. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 1% of shows. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 1% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 3% of shows. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of shows. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 1% of shows. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of shows. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 6% of shows. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 1% of shows. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).QuestMission
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 18%: Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 6% (this title): Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% (this title) · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
  • Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
  • Comedy 12%: Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2%
  • Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
  • Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
  • Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
  • No archetype 40%

Quest: A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles. · Mission: Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).

6% of shows fit this archetype

Why this archetypeMark Grayson's journey to become Earth's next defender, uncover his father's true nature, and confront ever-escalating threats defines the series as a classic hero's quest.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 31% of showsSelf — 27% of showsPower — 7% of showsMorality — 11% of showsSurvival — 9% of showsSociety — 10% of showsIdeas — 5% of showsRomantic love — 10% of showsMarriage — 2% of showsFamily bonds — 22% of showsParenthood — 1% of showsFriendship — 18% of showsLoyalty — 7% of showsIdentity — 20% of showsComing of age — 9% of showsAging — under 1% of showsSelf-worth — 7% of showsAmbition — 14% of showsPurpose — 16% of showsMemory — 3% of showsObsession — 2% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 5% of showsCorruption — 3% of showsGreed — 2% of showsClass — 4% of showsOppression — 2% of showsFreedom — 4% of showsJustice — 14% of showsDuty — 2% of showsRevenge — 1% of showsGuilt — 1% of showsRedemption — 3% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — under 1% of showsSacrifice — 2% of showsBetrayal — 3% of showsDeception — 6% of showsSurvival — 12% of showsWar — 1% of showsViolence — 2% of showsMortality — 2% of showsGrief — 4% of showsTrauma — 5% of showsMental illness — under 1% of showsAddiction — under 1% of showsIllness and disability — under 1% of showsCommunity — 25% of shows. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 3% of showsPrejudice — 2% of showsDisplacement — 1% of showsFaith — 1% of showsTradition vs change — 3% of showsFame — 5% of showsLegacy — 3% of showsFate — 1% of showsFree will — under 1% of showsTruth — 6% of showsHope — 4% of showsNature — 3% of showsArt — 2% of showsTechnology — 1% of showsSelfIdentitySelf
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 31%: Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% (this title) · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% · Loyalty 7%
  • Self 27% (this title): Identity 20% (this title) · Coming of age 9% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
  • Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
  • Morality 11%: Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
  • Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% (this title) · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 10%: Community 25% · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Self

IdentityFamily bondsViolence · 2% of shows
Interrogates its theme: Questions its theme without settling the answer.Cosmic stakes: Consequences reach beyond the world.Single lead
How it treats its themeThe show deeply explores Mark's struggle to define himself as a hero in the shadow of his father's legacy, and the moral compromises demanded by a violent universe.
StanceThe show interrogates the concept of heroism and identity, questioning whether power inherently corrupts and what it means to be a hero in a morally gray universe.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanDomesticInstitutionalScience fiction
Orchestral modernElectronicSupportive music · original score
SettingA world filled with superheroes, with alternate dimensions and alien empires, but grounded in an American suburban reality.
MusicThe score blends orchestral themes with electronic elements, enhancing the epic and often tense atmosphere.

Content guide

Is Invincible okay for kids?

TV-MA

Invincible is rated TV-MA. As of October 3, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at severe (96/100), sexual content at moderate (38/100), language at intense (68/100), drug and alcohol content at mild (29/100) and frightening material at severe (92/100). Overall it is heavier than 82% of TV-MA shows.

Ratings in 23 other countries
  • UK18
  • Canada18+
  • AustraliaR 18+
  • Germany18
  • France18
  • South Korea12
  • Brazil18
  • Belgium18
  • BG18
  • Denmark15
  • FinlandK18
  • LTN-14
  • MexicoC
  • Netherlands16
  • Norway18
  • Portugal18
  • PRTV-MA
  • RO18
  • Russia18+
  • Spain18
  • SwedenFrån 15 år
  • Türkiye18+
  • UA18+
Overall
Intense · all five categories
Heavier than 90% of all showsHeavier than 82% of TV-MA shows
Violence & Gore
Severe
heavy for a TV-MA show
heavier than 97%
Sex & Nudity
Moderate
light for a TV-MA show
heavier than 25%
Profanity
Intense
typical for a TV-MA show
heavier than 51%
Alcohol & Drugs
Mild
light for a TV-MA show
heavier than 7%
Frightening / Intense
Severe
heavy for a TV-MA show
heavier than 96%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

The reason to think twice is violence, frightening material, and language. Everything else sits at or below what TV-MA shows usually carry.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other shows that have them.

What content warnings does Invincible have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Invincible?

Cast

2 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Steven Yeun
as Mark Grayson
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Sandra Oh
as Debbie Grayson
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
J.K. Simmons
as Nolan Grayson
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Gillian Jacobs
as Atom Eve
Grey DeLisle
as Shrinking Rae
Walton Goggins
as Cecil
Established: A standing when this show came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Chris Diamantopoulos
as Donald
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
Ross Marquand
as Rudy
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Jason Mantzoukas
as Rex Splode
Khary Payton
as Black Samson
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.

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