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TVJerryApr 4, 2021

This comic book is brought to life in an animated series (4 episodes released so far with another 6 coming). It revolves around a teenager (Steven Yeun) who’s just discovering the superpowers he inherited from his father (J.K. Simmons). TheThis comic book is brought to life in an animated series (4 episodes released so far with another 6 coming). It revolves around a teenager (Steven Yeun) who’s just discovering the superpowers he inherited from his father (J.K. Simmons). The rest of the cast features notables like Sandra Oh, Zachary Quinto, Walton Goggins, Seth Rogan and Andrew Rannells (as the gay best friend). Since it’s animated, anything can be created, so it’s reliant on the writing and characters to make it interesting…and it mostly works. There’s also some creativity in the direction and details. Overall, it will be most enjoyed by folks who like this sort of thing.… Expand

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quadmanMay 26, 2021

This show really took me by surprise. I thought it was just gonna be like justice league but then the next thing I know blood is splattering everywhere. The story is really good and the characters are well done. The only thing keeping me fromThis show really took me by surprise. I thought it was just gonna be like justice league but then the next thing I know blood is splattering everywhere. The story is really good and the characters are well done. The only thing keeping me from rating it a nine or even a ten is the clear political agenda by the creators. The mistake that gets alot of people mad is that all too often in many movies and shows today is the pandering to certain groups through the creation of terrible characters whose only personality trait is belonging to one of these groups. Then the creators get mad when people don't like them and call them anti gay or trans. Invincible is not guilty of this at all and you can tell the characters were meant to be characters first and not "the gay guy" or "the devout feminist" in order to fill a quota. I let this slide cause they did it well but unfortunately they took it a step further by promoting social justice and 4th wave feminism several times throughout the show. It honestly doesn't matter if I agree with it or not I just don't want any kind of modern politics in shows I enjoy in my free time and I know many people don't watch an animated superhero show for the political messaging.… Expand

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ArnavRivalApr 30, 2021

Best Superhero Story ever told!!
Amazing action and characters!
10/10 for sure.

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HornCrazyApr 9, 2021

Definitely one of the best TV series of recent years (also counting those in live action), it is certainly not over yet so it is clear that it is a "temporary" opinion, but it has kept me attached to the screen as it has not happened forDefinitely one of the best TV series of recent years (also counting those in live action), it is certainly not over yet so it is clear that it is a "temporary" opinion, but it has kept me attached to the screen as it has not happened for years, every episode is INCREDIBLE, full of twists and brilliant ideas, absolutely recommended, expects the end to sum up but it already smells like a masterpiece… Expand

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TruejusticeMay 7, 2021

i stopped after four episodes... this is just as bad and generic as any other modern DC and Marvel production or life action version of the Boys. Pandering, preaching, woke and dull with some blood and edgy scenes. Promoting toxic 4th wave ofi stopped after four episodes... this is just as bad and generic as any other modern DC and Marvel production or life action version of the Boys. Pandering, preaching, woke and dull with some blood and edgy scenes. Promoting toxic 4th wave of feminism or fake hacks like Coates. Voice acting is ok probably but also nothing really special and mediocre compared to any japanime. So if you want to be lectured by some more propaganda go and watch it... for me its hard pass, just another western failed propaganda product.… Expand

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AkejandroApr 29, 2021

Best animated show of 2021 too far. All the characters are very interesting and the main story only keeps being better.

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zombox5000May 2, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ugh. This show is a shadow of the comic. A lot of potential wasted.

First, the music is atrocious and, in addition to being bad, rarely fits the scene its in.

Second, the forced, awkward relationship with the Amber character (who doesn't exist in the comics) is tedious and uninteresting. She's nagging, **** and unsympathetic. Eventually, Mark reveals his superhero identity and she says she already knew and is STILL A HATEFUL **** The character is a bad, uninteresting diversity hire that shouldn't exist. The baseline story has tons of diversity in it and doesn't need a token black girl lead. Especially one this badly written and pervasive in the story.

Third, the animation is mediocre by modern standards.

Fourth, some of the voice actors aren't great or don't really embody the characters they play very well. Particularly glaring is Cecil's voice doesn't look like an older, grizzled man. the Rexplode voice actor is over the top and needs to take it back about 20%.

Those three things aside, the story is basically good and embodies what a modern, adult superhero story should be. Relationships, "realistic" fights between enemies, the good guys don't always win, the good guys aren't always the good guys... even when they are. Lots of nuance in the story.… Expand

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fenriz9000Oct 19, 2022

absolute trash and not worth any minute to watch this pierce of bulls.it should forget

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kpaulApr 17, 2021

Despite the budgeted animation, the story is compelling! Very satisfying as a comic fan.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of groan and eye-roll moments. Not one romantic couple are of the same race, making character's sexuality their definingDespite the budgeted animation, the story is compelling! Very satisfying as a comic fan.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of groan and eye-roll moments. Not one romantic couple are of the same race, making character's sexuality their defining traits, parents shielding their children of a completely different race, and casually dropping lines like "I hear this college's Social Justice department is good".

Any single or several of these scenarios are extremely OK but when it's every single scenario, it's forced and therefore, inauthentic and therefore DISENGAGING! KEEP YOUR AGENDA OUT OF ENTERTAINMENT! Or at least be subtle about it.… Expand

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kirkenderMay 7, 2021

Does a spectacular back half of a first season make up for the boring as heck first half? Maybe. I was won over when the stories started getting a little more interesting. I read what felt like 100 issues of the comic back in the day and theDoes a spectacular back half of a first season make up for the boring as heck first half? Maybe. I was won over when the stories started getting a little more interesting. I read what felt like 100 issues of the comic back in the day and the show seems to be living up to the comics. Voice acting is pretty good. Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, and JK Simmons are spectacular. Everyone else kinda blends together. The animation itself is good and mimics the comic book style quite well. I'm excited to see what another season brings, though I remember the quality of stories in the comics fell off a cliff at some point. There's absolutely nothing political at all about this show. If you like superhero stuff, this show is pretty good.… Expand

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DazarApr 22, 2021

The show is not horrible, but it is not great. So, most animation tries to hide the moments where the animation is poor through a variety of methods. In this show, there are quite a few moments where it is obvious that there is no animationThe show is not horrible, but it is not great. So, most animation tries to hide the moments where the animation is poor through a variety of methods. In this show, there are quite a few moments where it is obvious that there is no animation whatsoever. So, I have only recently read the comics (if you are watching this show legally you have access to the first three volumes) and I don't really think the characters are good. At least not the ones in the school setting. Now I will admit that they might be getting better, but when I see the high school setting or anyone in the high school setting in a scene, I fast forward. The sad part is I can still follow everything that is happening by skipping the high school characters. So those characters are pointless and not likable enough to stick around to see their story.

When it is just the Greyson family, the govt agency, or something to do with (most of) the villains, it is pretty enjoyable. There is also the politics injection. That is one of the reason I just skip the high school stuff. It is pointless. Somewhat related, the comedy feels like that standard "comedy that kills the mood" thing the Whedon is so famous for. Really hope that doesn't kill the dramatic moment that is obviously going to happen. Overall, though, can't recommend this show. It is not bad, but there are better things out there... like so far the source material.… Expand

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tulllandonApr 12, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. when you see the trailers or even the first episode you might think the extreme violence of the show is unnecessary but it completely is to show the more realistic parts of being a super hero and how difficult it is especially for a newcomer like our main character mark. The shows story, characters, fight scenes and plot twists are all fantastic and in my opinion this show is truly amazing… Expand

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LoneVaultDwellrApr 29, 2021

The show mistakes "being gory" and showing violent murder with "adult animation". There is nothing adult about the story. The characters were written by children, the stories are written by children. I'm not even sure I can call them stories.The show mistakes "being gory" and showing violent murder with "adult animation". There is nothing adult about the story. The characters were written by children, the stories are written by children. I'm not even sure I can call them stories. Maybe just call them predictable plotholes.

If you are 12 years old, not specially smart, and think that Mortal Kombat fatalities are so dope and watching them makes you feel like a grownup despite your mom explicitly forbidding you, then this show is for you!… Expand

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GadlajkMay 31, 2022

This show has quality/cast but it's just a Western Saitama that takes itself seriously and by doing that it becomes the cringiest thing I've seen. Suddenly Superman doesn't seem that bad anymore.

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JayCee_BReyesApr 25, 2021

A very faithful adaptation of the comicbook but has taken enough liberties to make it fit to the TV format, with multiple ongoing plotlines all happening at the same time. The show really nails the feeling of it being a world full ofA very faithful adaptation of the comicbook but has taken enough liberties to make it fit to the TV format, with multiple ongoing plotlines all happening at the same time. The show really nails the feeling of it being a world full of superheroes filled with blood, danger and the responsibilities that come with it.

A very solid first season that has planted the seeds for future storylines and seasons to come.… Expand

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viroodiemMar 27, 2021

Terrible.

Another example of something committing the cardinal sin of entertainment. Being boring. Its hard to find a reason to root for these dollar store knock offs of DC comic heroes. The comic books do so much better of a job drawing theTerrible.

Another example of something committing the cardinal sin of entertainment. Being boring. Its hard to find a reason to root for these dollar store knock offs of DC comic heroes. The comic books do so much better of a job drawing the reader in than this show does entertaining its audience.

The trope of super heroes in high school is WELL worn territory and Invincible does very little to separate itself out from the tropes it leans on.

The sad thing is there is a LOT of talent in this production. The animation style is somewhere between DCAU & contemporary anime. The cast are skilled actors in their own right. The problem is that all the acting talent in the world cant make a dog of a script good.

Then there is THIS specific script. Dont expect to come in seeing something akin to an animated version of The Boys. While the first episode panders to that demographic it quickly abandons it in favor of something far more repulsive. Had they stuck to the source material a little more faithfully this show might not be that bad. There are a few genuinely good moments. Overall though the show feels bland and generic most of the time.

Then there is the elephant in the room. The woke sociopolitical commentary lecturing you inside your entertainment. This seriously has to stop. Its ruining everything it comes in contact with its toxic rhetorical ideology. Many of these characters are already panning out to be shells of their source material. Normalizing hate filled rhetoric like 4th wave feminism. It also seems like there is a set up in the works for a big reveal that greatly diverges from the source material that has yet to be unfolded. Purely speculation at this point and Its best left at that for now.

Had it not been for the hateful preaching the show would have came away with a run of the mill 5/10 OK, nothing great. Nothing you havent seen done MUCH better elsewhere. The toxic agenda being preached however knocks 4 points off the score leaving it at a very appropriate 1/10. Honestly the only thing that merits the 1 point is the voice acting. Everything else is either bland or terrible.

Now, that is based only on the first 3 episodes. If the remainder of the season reigns that in, Ill gladly edit the review and adjust my score accordingly. Otherwise, based on the first 3 episodes unless you are an avid fan of this comic book, just skip SuperWoke all together.

You've seen better and this is both boring AND preachy. That is the last thing anyone wants from their entertainment.… Expand

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ElthorApr 22, 2021

Edit/Update: You can just about ignore everything below. This series ends up as murder porn. If you get off on that, you can add 2 points to my review.

Original review: For a show that tries to develop the idea that everything isn'tEdit/Update: You can just about ignore everything below. This series ends up as murder porn. If you get off on that, you can add 2 points to my review.

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For a show that tries to develop the idea that everything isn't necessarily good or bad and that there are grey areas, apparently being woke is good and a straight white male makes you spoiled, stupid and evil.

Now I'm not dinging the show more than a point or two for it's overstuffed political crap, but be warned, if you aren't a CNN watching bot, you might be bothered.

The first episode is actually an emotional roller-coaster. Things turn around amazingly fast at the end of it making you brace yourself for an exciting season. Unfortunately, you will be disappointed.

The problem is the rest of the episodes just sort of sputters along waiting for the finale that goes nowhere. Story threads are started and aren't resolved.

On the whole it is some good action scenes with everything in between a boring waste of time. Not recommended.… Expand

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raporgiApr 2, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. boring and woke. Kirkman is a hack. plain and simple. for the life of me i still cannot fathom how his sheetti properties have gotten successful. Boring meandering derivative plus gore equals Kirkman. There's nothing new to see here in fact a lot of it has been done better elsewhere.… Expand

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Ash69Apr 25, 2021

Пожалуй один из самых лучших сериалов про супергероев которые выходили за последнее время! На фоне всех этих бесхребетных Супергёрл от которой хочется блевать и флешей Этот сериал просто взорвёт ваш мозг!!! если вы ещё не смотрели оченьПожалуй один из самых лучших сериалов про супергероев которые выходили за последнее время! На фоне всех этих бесхребетных Супергёрл от которой хочется блевать и флешей Этот сериал просто взорвёт ваш мозг!!! если вы ещё не смотрели очень советую посмотреть залетит на одном дыхании! Даже если вы не смотрите мультсериалы поверьте этот только с 18 лет он того стоит! Изначально я весьма скептически отнёсся к нему но после просмотра первая серия я был в шоке от крутости происходящего!… Expand

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Lord_VoltaMay 2, 2021

There is a problem with entertainment today. Hollywood blockbusters treat violence and destruction as grand spectacles without ever considering their ultimate effect on the world around them. Movies always show the people hero's save, butThere is a problem with entertainment today. Hollywood blockbusters treat violence and destruction as grand spectacles without ever considering their ultimate effect on the world around them. Movies always show the people hero's save, but rarely those they failed too. As any EMS responder will tell you, that is not what it means to save someone. Invincible doesn't pull its punches in that sense, it shows you the collateral damage, the failures, and the perilous mistakes.

I can't help but respect it for that.… Expand

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OhNoItsSenpaiMay 8, 2021

A different kind of super hero series. Take out all the stupid comedy while people are dying in the background of marvel, and add a more down to earth story that doesn't even have to be about super heroes to be good. Great story, lots of fun,A different kind of super hero series. Take out all the stupid comedy while people are dying in the background of marvel, and add a more down to earth story that doesn't even have to be about super heroes to be good. Great story, lots of fun, and super hyped for the next. Can't wait for the next season.… Expand

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bertobellamyAug 5, 2021

The first season is one hell of a ride. The episodes just keep getting better and better, and the way the story unfolds keeps you hooked at all times. The series is as gruesome as funny, tender, and exciting. All in all, 'Invincible' is theThe first season is one hell of a ride. The episodes just keep getting better and better, and the way the story unfolds keeps you hooked at all times. The series is as gruesome as funny, tender, and exciting. All in all, 'Invincible' is the most engaging superhero content in ages. I think I like this better than 'The Boys.' Can't wait for season 2!… Expand