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The second season of the American
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series '' Invincible'' based on the comic book series of the same name, was created for television by comic book writer
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who also serves as the comics writer. The season was produced by
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in association with Point Grey Pictures, Skybound North, Skybound Animation and Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, with Simon Racioppa serving as
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.
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stars as Mark Grayson / Invincible, while
Sandra Oh Sandra Miju Oh (born July 20, 1971) is a Canadian and American actress. She is known for her starring roles as Rita Wu in ''Arliss (TV series), Arliss'' (1996–2002), Cristina Yang in ''Grey's Anatomy'' (2005–14), and Eve Polastri in ''Kill ...
and J. K. Simmons plays his parents Debbie Grayson and Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man respectively, while the supporting cast is formed by
Gillian Jacobs Gillian MacLaren Jacobs (; born October 19, 1982) is an American actress. She is known for playing Britta Perry in the NBC sitcom ''Community'' (2009–2015), Mickey Dobbs in the Netflix romantic comedy series '' Love'' (2016–2018), and Mar ...
,
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Zazie Beetz Zazie Olivia Beetz ( ; ; born June 1, 1991) is a German-American actress. She is known for her role in the FX (TV channel), FX comedy-drama series ''Atlanta (TV series), Atlanta'' (2016–2022), for which she received a nomination for the Primet ...
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Walton Goggins Walton Sanders Goggins Jr. (born November 10, 1971) is an American actor. He has starred in various television series, including ''The Shield'' (2002–2008), ''Justified (TV series), Justified'' (2010–2015), ''Vice Principals'' (2016–2017), ...
,
Seth Rogen Seth Aaron Rogen (; born April 15, 1982) is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Known primarily for his comedic Leading actor, leading man roles in films, the accolades he has received include nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, ...
, Sterling K. Brown, Ross Marquand,
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, Chris Diamantopoulos,
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Khary Payton Khary Payton (born May 16, 1972) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as King Ezekiel on the AMC horror drama series '' The Walking Dead'' and Dr. Terrell Jackson on the soap opera ''General Hospital'', as well as voicing Cyborg acr ...
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, Jay Pharoah, and
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. Taking place a month after the events of the previous season, Mark Grayson is attempting to get his life back on track following Omni-Man's betrayal, all while he is forced to deal with the consequences of the aftermath and attempting to prevent himself from becoming like his father. However, Mark will be forced to face a new supervillain named Angstrom Levy who is capable of opening portals to multiple dimensions and becomes obsessed with revenge against Invincible following a mission gone wrong. The season was split in two parts and premiered on
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on November 3, 2023, with the first four episodes being released weekly until November 24, while the last four were released from March 14, 2024, to April 4. The season received generally positive reviews, with praise for its voice performances, character development, action sequences, and themes, though some criticism was directed at its episode structure. The series was renewed for a fourth season on July 26, 2024.


Episodes


Cast and characters


Main

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as Markus "Mark" Grayson / Invincible *
Sandra Oh Sandra Miju Oh (born July 20, 1971) is a Canadian and American actress. She is known for her starring roles as Rita Wu in ''Arliss (TV series), Arliss'' (1996–2002), Cristina Yang in ''Grey's Anatomy'' (2005–14), and Eve Polastri in ''Kill ...
as Deborah "Debbie" Grayson * J. K. Simmons as Nowl-Ahn / Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man


Recurring

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as Samantha Eve Wilkins / Atom Eve *
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as William Francis Clockwell *
Zazie Beetz Zazie Olivia Beetz ( ; ; born June 1, 1991) is a German-American actress. She is known for her role in the FX (TV channel), FX comedy-drama series ''Atlanta (TV series), Atlanta'' (2016–2022), for which she received a nomination for the Primet ...
as Amber Justine Bennett *
Walton Goggins Walton Sanders Goggins Jr. (born November 10, 1971) is an American actor. He has starred in various television series, including ''The Shield'' (2002–2008), ''Justified (TV series), Justified'' (2010–2015), ''Vice Principals'' (2016–2017), ...
as Cecil Stedman *
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as Allen the Alien * Sterling K. Brown as Angstrom Levy *
Ross Marquand Roscoe Wayne Marquand (born August 22, 1981) is an American actor and impressionist. He has played Aaron on the television series '' The Walking Dead'' (2015–2022), Red Skull and Ultron in various projects connected to the Marvel Cinematic Univ ...
as The Immortal, Rudy Connors (clone), various others *
Malese Jow Elizabeth Melise Jow (born February 18, 1991), known professionally as Malese Jow, is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Geena Fabiano on the Nickelodeon sitcom ''Unfabulous'', Lucy Stone on the Nickelodeon musical sitc ...
as Kate Cha / Dupli-Kate *
Mark Hamill Mark Richard Hamill (; born September 25, 1951) is an American actor. He is best known for starring as Luke Skywalker in the ''Star Wars'' franchise, and the Joker (character), Joker in various animated DC Comics projects, starting with ''Batm ...
as Arthur "Art" Rosenbaum * Chris Diamantopoulos as Donald Ferguson, Doc Seismic, various others *
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as Mauler Twins, Amanda / Monster Girl (monster) *
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as Killcannon, Adam Wilkins, various others *
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as D.A. Sinclair *
Jason Mantzoukas Jason Mantzoukas (; born December 18, 1972) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter and podcaster. He is known for his roles as Rafi in the FX comedy series ''The League'' and as Nadal in '' The Dictator,'' and he is one of the three co-ho ...
as Rex Sloan / Rex Splode *
Khary Payton Khary Payton (born May 16, 1972) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as King Ezekiel on the AMC horror drama series '' The Walking Dead'' and Dr. Terrell Jackson on the soap opera ''General Hospital'', as well as voicing Cyborg acr ...
as Markus Grimshaw / Black Samson, various others *
Zachary Quinto Zachary John Quinto (; born June 2, 1977) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Sylar, the primary antagonist from the science fiction drama series ''Heroes (American TV series), Heroes'' (2006–2010); Spock in the film ''Star Trek ...
as Rudy Connors / Robot *
Grey Griffin Grey DeLisle (; born Erin Grey Van Oosbree; August 24, 1973), sometimes credited as Grey Griffin, is an American voice actress and singer-songwriter. DeLisle is known for various roles in animated productions and video games. On September 27, ...
as Amanda / Monster Girl, Rachel / Shrinking Rae *
Ben Schwartz Benjamin Joseph Schwartz (born September 15, 1981) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his recurring role as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the NBC sitcom '' Parks and Recreation'', his starring role as Clyde Oberholt on the Sh ...
as Shapesmith * Jay Pharoah as Bulletproof *
Calista Flockhart Calista Kay Flockhart (born November 11, 1964) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying the title character on the Fox television series '' Ally McBeal'' (1997–2002), for which she received a Golden Globe Award in 1998 and w ...
as April Howsam


Guest

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as Telia, Queen Aquaria * Cleveland Berto as Darkwing II * Scoot McNairy as King Lizard *
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as Thaedus * Chris Diamantopoulos as Vidor *
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as Lucan * Ella Purnell as Jane *
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as Riley *
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as Paul *
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as Giant * Josh Keaton as Agent Spider * Paul F. Tompkins as Narrator *
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as Thula *
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as Kregg *
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as Anissa


Production


Casting

The second season of '' Invincible'' features a blend of returning characters and new additions to its voice cast.
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reprises his role as Mark Grayson / Invincible, with
Sandra Oh Sandra Miju Oh (born July 20, 1971) is a Canadian and American actress. She is known for her starring roles as Rita Wu in ''Arliss (TV series), Arliss'' (1996–2002), Cristina Yang in ''Grey's Anatomy'' (2005–14), and Eve Polastri in ''Kill ...
as Debbie Grayson and J. K. Simmons as Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man.
Gillian Jacobs Gillian MacLaren Jacobs (; born October 19, 1982) is an American actress. She is known for playing Britta Perry in the NBC sitcom ''Community'' (2009–2015), Mickey Dobbs in the Netflix romantic comedy series '' Love'' (2016–2018), and Mar ...
returns as Samantha Eve Wilkins / Atom Eve, and
Walton Goggins Walton Sanders Goggins Jr. (born November 10, 1971) is an American actor. He has starred in various television series, including ''The Shield'' (2002–2008), ''Justified (TV series), Justified'' (2010–2015), ''Vice Principals'' (2016–2017), ...
continues as Cecil Stedman. The season introduces new characters, notably Sterling K. Brown voicing Angstrom Levy, a villain with the ability to traverse dimensions. Jay Pharoah joins as Bulletproof, a superhero with invulnerability and flight capabilities, while
Ben Schwartz Benjamin Joseph Schwartz (born September 15, 1981) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his recurring role as Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the NBC sitcom '' Parks and Recreation'', his starring role as Clyde Oberholt on the Sh ...
voices Shapesmith, a Martian
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. Additional cast members include
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as General Kregg, a high-ranking Viltrumite, and
Shantel VanSanten Shantel VanSanten (born July 25, 1985) is an American actress and model. As a model, she has been featured in the magazines ''Teen Vogue'' and '' Seventeen''. On television, she played Quinn James in the CW teen drama series '' One Tree Hill''; ...
as Anissa, a Viltrumite warrior.
Seth Rogen Seth Aaron Rogen (; born April 15, 1982) is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Known primarily for his comedic Leading actor, leading man roles in films, the accolades he has received include nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, ...
returns as Allen the Alien, and
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reprises his role as Battle Beast.


Writing

The second season expands on the narrative established in its first season, exploring complex character arcs and introducing new storylines that challenge protagonist Mark Grayson. Led by showrunner Simon Racioppa, the writing team aimed to balance action sequences with emotional depth, ensuring that each episode contributes to character development and overarching plotlines. The season examines themes of identity, legacy, and moral ambiguity, with Mark confronting the aftermath of his father Omni-Man's betrayal and his fears of inheriting his violent tendencies. This internal conflict is reflected in his external battles, particularly with the new
antagonist An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the main enemy or rival of the protagonist and is often depicted as a villain. The season also focuses on evolving relationships, especially between Mark and his mother, Debbie, whose trauma and resilience after Omni-Man's departure are explored in depth. The series further examines Mark's relationships with Atom Eve and Amber, highlighting the challenges of balancing personal connections with superhero responsibilities. While remaining faithful to its comic book origins, the series takes creative liberties by reordering events and expanding certain plot points to enhance narrative depth and emotional impact for both new viewers and long-time fans. The writing process involved collaboration among writers, voice actors, and directors to create a cohesive narrative. Racioppa emphasized the importance of portraying characters as real individuals, allowing their genuine emotions and reactions to drive the story, despite the series' fantastical superhero setting.


Filming

The production faced challenges due to the
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, which caused delays and required the team to rebuild and restart the "factory" of the show. On November 1, 2023, following the conclusion of ''Invincible' first season, co-showrunner Simon Racioppa talked about how it differs from the source comics. and announced that a second season was going to be different, that fans should not expect to see in the season, saying "hope our fans get to see everything they're looking forward to in the new season."


Character development

The season's R-rating, received some criticism from viewers, which showrunner Simon Racioppa addressed in a November 2023 interview with ''The Direct''. Racioppa explained that the increased violence and gore compared to Season 1 were intentional but not gratuitous, emphasizing that character development and narrative conflict remained the primary focus. He noted that this approach allowed the action scenes to escalate naturally, with emotional stakes driving the intensity of the violence.


Animation style and techniques

In the second season, the production team reduced the use of CGI, opting for more traditional hand-drawn animation methods. This shift aimed to enhance the series' visual authenticity and align it more closely with classic animation aesthetics. Marge Dean, Head of Animation at
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, noted, "Quite a lot f CG animationwas used in Season 1... We still use an element of CG... but, ultimately, the background is drawn into the animation." The transition to traditional animation, while artistically significant, introduced challenges due to the labor-intensive nature of hand-drawn techniques, contributing to the two-year gap between the first and second seasons. Series creator Robert Kirkman noted that producing hour-long animated episodes with numerous characters and settings added to the complexity and extended production timelines.


Sound design enhancements

Season 2 features an emphasis on immersive sound design, with the sound team at Boom Box Post creating audio elements to enhance both action sequences and emotional moments. The team incorporated
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s, such as blending cannon blasts with 808 kick drum samples, to heighten the impact of fight scenes aimed to add depth to the storytelling and enhance the overall viewing experience.


Music

Raveena Aurora returned to compose the score for the second season. In 2023, The Royals and
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were also confirmed to contribute to the soundtrack. The season's
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features several artists, including Chair Model, Speelburg, Mac Albrecht & Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, RF Shannon,
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,
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, Blondshell, Zoe Boekbinder,
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, N3W N3W & SYDNY, Olivia Wendel, Bad Nerves, Aidan Knight, Woolly Music, That Kid CG, K-Lab, d4vd, Ethel Cain,
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, and Michael Kiwanuka.


Release

The second season of ''Invincible'' was released in two parts on
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. The first part premiered on November 3, 2023, with subsequent episodes released weekly until November 24, 2023. The second part began on March 14, 2024, and concluded on April 4, 2024. Co-showrunner Simon Racioppa stated that while this was not the initial plan, production challenges, including delays related to the
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, led to the decision in order to avoid further postponing the release of episodes. Creator
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also indicated that the mid-season break was scheduled to coincide with the holiday season, providing viewers time to reflect on key plot developments and helping the series maintain visibility during a period with numerous competing releases. At
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in July 2024, ''Invincible'' creator
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announced that
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has officially renewed series for a fourth season. This announcement came shortly after the conclusion of the two-part second season in April 2024. Kirkman also unveiled a new blue-and-black costume for the protagonist, Mark Grayson, which is set to debut in Season 3, symbolizing a darker phase in the character's journey.


Reception


Audience viewership

Viewership data for the second season increased substantially compared to its first season, with reports indicating that the season premiere attracted approximately three times the opening weekend audience of the first season.


Critical response

The
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calculated that 100% approval rating based on 42 reviews were positive and the average rating for the season was 8.4 out of 10. The website's critics consensus reads, highlights the show's vivid world-building and its ability to deliver impactful storytelling. Critics have praised the series for its compelling character development, enhanced animation quality, and intense action sequences. Logan Moore of '' ComicBook.com'' notes, "Invincible continues to be one of the best and most unique superhero shows around." Similarly, Cooper Hood from ''
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'' emphasizes that the season "re-establishes itself as the best superhero show." However, some critiques have emerged. Valerie Ettenhofer of ''Film School Rejects'' mentions that while the season remains engaging, it occasionally feels "aimless" without a central antagonist like Omni-Man driving the narrative. The season received a five-out-of-five-star rating from Leila Latif of ''
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''. In her review, Latif lauds the season as "far and away the best superhero show on television," highlighting its complex character development and intricate plotlines. She emphasizes the series' ability to balance "unhinged chaos" with moments of genuine emotional resonance, particularly in its exploration of family dynamics and personal growth. Latif also commends the show's satirical approach to traditional superhero narratives, noting its success in both critiquing and embracing genre conventions. She praises the voice performances, especially those of
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,
Sandra Oh Sandra Miju Oh (born July 20, 1971) is a Canadian and American actress. She is known for her starring roles as Rita Wu in ''Arliss (TV series), Arliss'' (1996–2002), Cristina Yang in ''Grey's Anatomy'' (2005–14), and Eve Polastri in ''Kill ...
, and J.K. Simmons, and appreciates the series' willingness to delve into darker, more mature themes while maintaining a sense of humor and wit. Overall, Latif's review underscores ''Invincible'' triumph in delivering a fresh and compelling take on the superhero genre. Saloni Gajjar of ''
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'' characterized the four new episodes of ''Invincible'' Season 2, Part 2 as containing notable action sequences and plot developments, suggesting they may appeal to both new viewers and fans of the original comic series. Gajjar highlighted the show's animation for its portrayal of action scenes and discussed its balance between graphic violence and character-focused storytelling. She also noted the development of central characters, particularly Mark Grayson, as they navigate moral dilemmas and personal challenges. Gajjar concluded that the second part of Season 2 maintains the series' combination of action and narrative complexity. Charles Pulliam-Moore, of ''
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'', reviewed the second season of ''Invincible'' as a thoughtful step toward a bigger universe." In his review, Pulliam-Moore discusses how the season aligns with
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narratives, while staying true to its
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origins. He notes that the series expands its universe thoughtfully, introducing new characters and plotlines that enrich the overarching story. Pulliam-Moore also comments on the show's animation quality and its approach to balancing action with character development. Overall, he views the second season as a significant progression that sets the stage for future developments in the series. Sam Stone, of ''
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'' (CBR), gave the season a score of 9 out of 10. In the review, Stone discusses the series' return after a two-year hiatus, noting that the new episodes delve deeper into the emotional complexities of the characters, particularly focusing on Mark Grayson's trauma and guilt following the events of the first season. Stone observes that the season explores themes of responsibility and the personal toll of superhero life, comparing Mark's journey to that of
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. The review also highlights the show's balance between intense action sequences and character-driven storytelling, as well as its expansion of the ensemble cast, giving more depth to fan-favorite characters like
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. Stone concludes that ''Invincible'' second season maintains its high-quality animation and voice acting, successfully continuing the series' blend of superhero spectacle and emotional depth. Siddhant Adlakha of ''
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'' reviewed ''Invincible'' Season 2 positively, noting its emotional depth and character-focused storytelling. He emphasized the season's balance between action and introspection, especially as characters like Mark Grayson face internal struggles. Despite occasional narrative disarray, Adlakha highlighted the show's strongest elements, particularly the compelling dynamics between Mark, Debbie, and Nolan. He concluded that while the series sometimes gets overwhelmed by its scope, it excels when focusing on its central family's complexities.


Accolades

Sterling K. Brown received a nomination for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance at the 76th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Angstrom Levy in the episode " I Thought You Were Stronger". Additionally, the season was nominated for Best Animated Series at the 2025
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. The series also earned a nomination for Outstanding Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production at the 2025 Annie Awards.


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