
EPISODE 1.1
IT'S ABOUT TIME
When Mark Grayson finally inherits powers from his superhero father,
... More it’s a dream come true. But there’s more to being a hero than just choosing a name and costume.LessWhat both anchors and keeps Invincible compelling is its cast, packed to the brim with talent.
Full reviewThat sense of familiarity doesn't necessarily undermine Invincible on its merits, but it does make the exercise unavoidably feel a bit been there, seen that.
Full reviewThere's likely going to be at least some of part of Invincible that piques your interest.
Full reviewBut both the jokes and the character beats that fuel Invincible are too sporadic to make the series feel anything more than sputtering. Unassailable, it is not.
Full reviewFor now, it's found a neat balancing act that makes for a refreshing new take on superhero revisionism.
Full reviewInvincible recaptures what our current glut of superhero fiction largely loses sight of: the pleasure that superheroes must feel when wielding their powers.
Full reviewIts characters aren't developed enough to fill the enormous gap between approach and appearance. However, its central mystery offers enough questions, and enough promise, to keep viewers watching.
Full reviewIt works and should satisfy fans of the comic, even if it doesn't reinvent the wheel.
Full reviewThere are still some good bones to its premise, and just enough subversiveness to let you ignore the fact this is a story you've seen a hundred times before.
Full reviewInvincible: Season 1 is available to stream in New Zealand now on Prime Video.
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