Amazon Prime’s animated superhero series Invincible has returned with its highly anticipated third season, and early reviews suggest it may be the best yet.
Continuing its legacy of excellence, Invincible Season 3 currently holds a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from a dozen critics. If the past seasons are any indication, this score could remain intact as more reviews come in.
Since its debut, Invincible has been widely praised for its storytelling, character depth, and intense action sequences. Season 1 garnered a 98% critic score with only three negative reviews, while Season 2 achieved a rare 100%. Now, Season 3 continues this trend, reinforcing its status as one of the most acclaimed superhero shows on television.
What Critics Are Saying
Reviewers agree that Season 3 is a worthy continuation of the series, with some even calling it an improvement over its predecessor. Some critics have pointed out that while Season 2 had its flaws, Season 3 refines and strengthens the series:
- “Invincible Season 3 is bigger, better, faster, stronger.” – Bradley Russell, Total Film
- “It’s bloodier, scarier, and more complex than ever before.” – Alan French, FandomWire
- “The best cast on television continues to get even better with the addition of Simu Liu, Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Xolo Maridueña, and a few other surprises.” – Bobby Anhalt, MovieWeb
Season 3 appears to take a more personal approach to its storytelling, shifting some focus away from large-scale, universe-threatening conflicts in favor of deeper character development.
- “Season 3 finally digs into the person Mark wants to become – and it’s all the better for it.” – Bradley Russell, Total Film
- “The aspect that works so well is the central theme that Invincible is confronted with… Season 3 forces Mark to grapple with questions about what it means to be a hero.” – Cooper Hood, Screen Rant
The new season continues Invincible’s signature blend of emotional storytelling and visceral action. Critics have noted that the animation quality has taken a noticeable step up:
- “There is a marked improvement this year, with a handful of big set-pieces being evidence enough of a real step up in quality.” – Bradley Russell, Total Film
- “The animation work… [is] still of a very high quality.” – Logan Moore, ComicBook.com
Some reviewers have pointed out that while Season 3 offers compelling storytelling and action, it lacks a central villain on par with Omni-Man or Angstrom Levy.
- “I couldn’t shake the feeling that the show lacks an overall bad guy.” – Cooper Hood, Screen Rant
- “Powerplex’s presence could have been felt even more if he had been introduced earlier in the season.” – Nate Richard, Collider
The Future of Invincible
Series creator Robert Kirkman has stated his goal is to produce eight full seasons to complete the story. He has reassured fans that future seasons will arrive without the lengthy delays seen between Seasons 1 and 2.
Given Invincible’s stellar reception, it appears Amazon Prime is likely to continue supporting the series for years to come. With its sharp storytelling, emotional depth, and stunning action, Invincible remains one of the best superhero properties on television today.
Invincible Season 3 premiered on Thursday, February 6, on Amazon Prime Video.
