Highlights
- Season 2 of
Invincible
continues the saga with intense battles, emotional moments, and shocking twists, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. - Memorable episodes like “This Must Come As A Shock” and “I’m Not Going Anywhere” showcase the high stakes and deep character development.
- The Season 2 finale, “I Thought You Were Stronger,” delivers a brutal showdown, pushing Invincible to confront his relationships and his role as a hero.
The return of Invincible with Season 2 has seen the show continue its popularity within modern pop culture, with the animated superhero show turning into a big hit on Amazon Prime Video. The story of Mark Grayson and his ascent to becoming Earth’s most important superhero originates from the comic book series of the same name, with its success prompting Amazon to create an animated show that has gone on to excel.
Invincible has several episodes that have gained mass acclaim due to the wild events that take place. Often, episodes feature Mark alongside characters such as Omni-Man and Atom Eve, who frequently find themselves in conflict. These episodes include many that rank as some of the best of the show, with the entertainment and the scale of the action being at an all-time high.
8 Season 2, Episode 5: This Must Come As A Shock
Guardians Of The Globe Recruit Atom Eve And Invincible For Mission To Destroy Martians
- IMDb Score: 8.8
The show returned with a bang after Invincible’s long mid-season break, with “This Must Comes as a Shock” featuring many memorable moments. At the start of the episode, Mark and his mother, Debbie, come to terms with having Nolan’s son Oliver join their family. Mark is soon asked to join the Guardians of the Globe’s mission to stop a Martian invasion, with Atom Eve even joining the mission as well.
Their fight against the Martians eventually results in the group being overwhelmed, with the episode leaving their possible demise as a cliffhanger. While that group is fighting in space, Rex Splode, Shrinking Rae, and Dupli-Kate are viciously attacked by the Lizard League, with Dupli-Kate getting killed while Rex and Rae suffer life-threatening damage.
7 Season 2, Episode 7: I’m Not Going Anywhere
Anissa Of Viltrum Warns Invincible Of The Powers Of The Viltrumites
- IMDb Score: 8.9
Season 2’s penultimate episode has a morbid feel to it, as many characters suffer at the hands of others. With Amber and Mark’s relationship on the rocks, their attempt at repairing things is dashed when the Viltrumite Anissa arrives on Earth with a message for Mark. Anissa shows her otherworldly power, beating up Mark for not accepting the Viltrumite’s conditions for their occupation of Earth.
Anissa’s arrival signals the breaking point in Amber and Mark’s relationship, with Amber almost being a victim of Anissa’s attack. Characters like Rick, Donald, and Rex also undergo traumatic experiences that make “I’m Not Going Anywhere” as a whole emotional and sour. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Angstrom Levy being found at Mark’s home, threatening Debbie and Oliver.
6 Season 1, Episode 1: It’s About Time
Invincible Gains His Powers While Omni-Man Wipes Out The Guardians Of The Globe
- IMDb Score: 8.9
In Invincible’s first episode, the introduction leaves no room for filler with the show’s expansive world-building. In “It’s About Time,” Mark and his family are introduced to the audience, with Mark finally getting his powers and his superhero persona, Invincible. Mark’s school life is introduced along with his powers, showcasing characters such as William and Amber.
The episode’s finale is still considered one of the most memorable and shocking moments in the show. In the shocking pivotal scene, Omni-Man, voiced by J.K. Simmons, fights and murders all members of the Guardians of the Globe, giving audiences a taste of what Invincible has in store.
5 Season 1, Episode 5: That Actually Hurt
Invincible And The Guardians Of The Globe Get Decimated
- IMDb Score: 9.1
In this battle-filled episode, Mark deals with Titan, a criminal whom he teams up with to take on Machine Head, an auto-tuned criminal mastermind. While involved in such chaos, Mark tries to manage being Amber’s boyfriend despite his occupation. In the episode’s big battle, Invincible is soundly defeated by Machine Head’s henchmen, leaving Mark severely injured.
Even with the Guardians of the Globe coming to the rescue, the group ultimately fails, leading to more casualties. “That Actually Hurt” sees Mark suffer his first devastating loss as a superhero, showing there is much more work to be done for Invincible to become a truly great hero.
4 Season 2, Episode 4: It’s Been a While
Invincible And Omni-Man Reunite To Face Off Against Viltrumites
- IMDb Score: 9.2
The Amazon Prime show’s mid-season finale reunites the father and son duo of Invincible and Omni-Man as they meet on Thraxa. After introducing Mark to their civilization and his younger brother, the Viltrumites come to attack Thraxa, leading to Invincible and Omni-Man teaming up to defend the planet. After an enthralling and intense battle, Nolan is captured, while Thragg, the leader of the Viltrumites, leaves Mark with a warning to him and Earth.
Other events in “It’s Been A While” include Donald’s realization of his death, and Atom Eve’s return home after her superhero exploits almost lead to casualties, with the episode ending on a sour note.
3 Season 2, Episode 8: I Thought You Were Stronger
Invincible Faces Off With Angstrom Levy In Order To Protect His Family
- IMDb Score: 9.4
The Season 2 finale of Invincible, “I Thought You Were Stronger,” brings back Angstrom Levy from earlier in the season, with revenge weighing heavy on his mind. Levy holds both Debbie and Oliver hostage, forcing Mark to suffer as he keeps getting sent to alternate universes. After a long back and forth that sees Debbie injured, Invincible and Levy battle in a bloody affair, leading to Invincible murdering one of Season’s 2 main antagonists.
The epic battle causes Mark to reconsider many things, such as his superhero persona, school, and relationships with others, such as Eve. Other storylines set up for Season 3 include the potential teaming up of Allen the Alien and Omni-Man, who are both aboard a Viltrumite prison ship.
2 Season 1, Episode 7: We Need to Talk
Omni-Man Is Intent On Finding His Son
- IMDb Score: 9.5
The penultimate episode of Season 1 builds up to the finale, with many characters’ storylines reaching their peak. Many situations, such as Mark’s superhero reveal to Amber, do not go to plan, leaving Mark frustrated. One of the main parts of the episode involves Robot transforming himself into Rudy, a younger body version of Rex, with the help of the Mauler twins. Rudy’s dramatic change gives the character more development for future seasons as he learns to deal with his new human body.
The central premise of “We Need To Talk” revolves around Omni-Man trying to find Invincible, with the government finally learning the truth about Omni-Man’s actions. Much is done to stop the pair from meeting, with even The Immortal returning from the dead to get revenge on Omni-Man.
1 Season 1, Episode 8: Where I Really Come From
Invincible And Omni-Man Have An Earth-Shattering Battle
- IMDb Score: 9.6
The Season 1 finale, “Where I Really Come From,” brought heightened tension and an immense battle that stands out as one of the most jaw-dropping moments in recent television history. After Omni-Man fails to get Mark to join his side as a Viltrumite, Omni-Man obliterates his son, destroying anything in their path, leading to thousands of casualties.
After Omni-Man leaves Earth with Mark almost dead, Mark slowly recovers under government aid. Due to his Dad’s betrayal and the scale of their battle weighing heavily on his mind, Mark finds Amber, Will, and Eve, all comforting figures when he returns to society. Season 1 ends with Allen the Alien visiting Mark, opening the doors to the intergalactic storylines that would later emerge in Season 2.
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