‘Invincible’ is not just a superhero series, it’s an emotional bomb! This animated series, based on Robert Kirkman’s comic, has taken a special place in the hearts of fans with its first two seasons. After the heartbreaking climax in the season 2 finale, it goes without saying how excited fans are for season 3. Released on Amazon Prime Video on February 6, 2025, this season started with a bang with three episodes and ended with eight episodes, one episode per week. With a killer voice cast like Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, how was this season? Did it deliver the excitement fans expected? Let’s dive in!
What is the story?
Season 3 picks up three months after the shocking death of Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown) in the season 2 finale. Mark Grayson, alias Invincible (Steven Yeon), joins Global Defense Agency (GDA) boss Cecil Stedman (Walton Goggins) in training to make his superhero powers even more powerful. But some of Cecil’s sketchy decisions—notably bringing back old enemies like D.A. Sinclair and Darkwing—shock Mark. This leads to an emotional rift between the two that provides a strong backbone for the season. Meanwhile, Mark tries to teach his half-brother Oliver (Christian Convery) how to properly handle his Viltramite powers. Mark’s mother Debbie (Sandra Oh) wants to escape this superhero world and lead a normal life, but it’s not that easy. The romance between Mark and Atom Eve (Gillian Jacobs) takes on new twists, giving the season a feel-good touch. At the same time, new villains like Powerplex (Aaron Paul), Multi-Paul (Simu Liu), and Conquest (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) fill Mark’s life with challenges. The multiverse fight called ‘Invincible War’ and the bloody showdown with Conquest turned the season into a wild ride. How did Mark balance his hero role, family, and love? What twists did his choices bring? They drove the story forward.
How did I feel?
My first feeling after watching Season 3 was—Wow, what a ride this AV is! But, that full-on, heart-stopping shock vibe like Season 1 is a little less this season. This season focused a lot on Mark Grayson’s inner struggles—who is a hero? How far should one go for good? What does forgiveness mean? Deep questions like these took the story to the next level emotionally. Instead of revolving around a single villain like Season 1, this season followed multiple story threads. While it built the characters well, some scenes felt a bit disconnected.
The tension between Mark and Cecile was the biggest highlight of the season. Their different ideologies and their take on heroism gave the story a solid edge. Speaking of ‘Invincible War’ (Episode 7)—that alone took the season to a super high level! The multiverse fight, Angstrom Levi’s comeback, the action, the emotion—all were like bombs. The fight with Conquest in the finale was also heart-poundingly intense. The animation, voice acting, the emotions—all were on full fire. But, the heart-stopping feeling that was in the season 1 finale seemed a little lacking in this one.
However, I can’t say that everything was super. There was a lot of hype about the Viltramite War, but it didn’t build up much. The Omni-Man story was almost off-screen, which was a bit sad. Oliver’s character was boring in some scenes, and the fanboy feeling towards his Omni-Man felt a bit off. Some of the story lines were cut short, which was a bit of a feel-bad moment. However, the Mark-Eve romance, Debbie's emotional journey, and Cecil's flashback episode ('A Deal with the Devil') made the season memorable.
How was the voice acting?
Speaking of voice acting—that was the biggest highlight of the season! Steven Yeun is on full fire as Mark. His anger in the fight with Conquest, his softness in the romantic scenes with Eve—a real hit to the heart! Gillian Jacobs showed super chemistry with Mark as Atom Eve, and their proposal scene was a sight to behold. Sandra Oh killed it emotionally as Debbie, and her struggle made my heart heavy. Walton Goggins was tough as Cecil, and his emotional balance was super impressive. Jeffrey Dean Morgan was scary and charming as Conquest, and his last scene gave unexpected emotion. Aaron Paul and Simu Liu added tragedy well in their villain roles. Rex (Jason Mantzoukas), the Guardians of the Globe team, brings comedy and color to the story.
How is it technically?
In terms of animation, Season 3 is a step up from previous seasons. The smooth choreography, colorful visuals, and emotional intensity in the ‘Invincible War’ and Conquest fight scenes are truly heart-wrenching. However, some have said that the animation in the first six episodes is a bit simple, and the budget was saved for the last two episodes. John Paisano’s score is legendary, and the theme song still plays on repeat in my head. Billie Eilish’s ‘When the Parties Are Over’ song gives an emotional kick to key scenes. The dialogues are super punchy, and Cecil’s line “We can be good people, or we can be people who save the Earth, but not both” is memorable. However, the editing felt a bit jumpy in places, and the eight-hour runtime felt a bit stretched.
How was the direction?
Robert Kirkman and Simon Raccioppa stayed true to the comics, but gave the animation a creative touch. The first three episodes of the season kicked off well with an emotional opening, setting new challenges for Mark's heroism. However, the story felt a bit directionless in some scenes. Subplots like time travel and dragon fights distracted the main story a bit. However, the director's success was in giving the characters adequate screen time and an emotional rollercoaster.
Hits:
Steven Yeon, Gillian Jacobs, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sandra Oh voice acting
‘Invincible War’, killer animation in conquest fight
Mark-Eve romance, Debbie Arc emotional depth
John Paisano score, Billie Eilish songs
True to the comics, creative twists
Missed:
Some story threads stop halfway
Wiltramite War, Omni-Man story not developed enough
Oliver character is a bit irritating
Some predictable twists, long runtime
Simple animation in the first six episodes
Final word:
‘Invincible Season 3’ is actually an emotional It was packed with bombastic, bloody action and heart-wrenching drama. The voice cast of Steven Yeun, Gillian Jacobs and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the stunning animation and deep moral questions made the season unforgettable. The ‘Invincible War’, the conquest fight, the Mark-Eve romance, the Debbie emotions—all of it is memorable. However, some loose ends, underdeveloped stories and slightly predictable twists did not allow the season to reach the epic level of Season 1. This season is a complete binge-watch for superhero fans and comic lovers, but those who are watching for the same excitement as Season 1 will have to adjust a little.
Recommendation: This season is a treat for those who love superhero stories and animated dramas! Those who are looking for a shock like Season 1 should lower their expectations a bit.
Rating: 3.5/5