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Amazon Prime Video’sInvincibleis gearing up for its third season, and it looks like the animated series has learned from past missteps. Set to premiere in just a few months,InvincibleSeason 3 will introduce a significant change that directly tackles one of the biggest issues from Season 2, promising a smoother and more engaging experience for fans.
Despite delivering stellar content in both seasons, many fans feel thattheInvincibleseason 2release didn’t quite measure up to its predecessor, thanks to a mix of reasons. Fortunately, the buzz is back with the release of the first teaser trailer forInvincibleSeason 3, offering an exciting sneak peek. In a clever meta moment, the teaser features Invincible and Cecil Stedman chatting about what’s next for Mark Grayson, why season 2 took so long, and what fans can expect from the upcoming season. Best of all, season 3 will kick off with a three-episode premiere—though that’s just the start of the thrilling details revealed.
One of the biggest gripes fans had withInvincibleSeason 2 was the frustrating mid-season break. After the long wait between the first and second seasons, the months-long hiatus between the two halves of Season 2 left viewers really annoyed. Thankfully, Amazon has confirmed it’s taking a different approach, and Season 3 won’t suffer the same fate as new episodes will roll out weekly without interruption starting February 6. The recently released teaser confirms this welcome change, featuring a humorous diner chat between Mark and Cecil, setting the tone for the upcoming action-packed season. This is excellent news for fans, as they can look forward to a smoother, break-free viewing experience with the next chapter of this hit series.
InInvincibleSeason 2, Mark faced intense physical and emotional challenges as he tried to recover from the trauma of the last season. On top of grappling with his own scars, he also had to support his mother, Debbie, through her depression and grapple with the shocking truth about his father, Omni-Man. As if things weren’t complicated enough, Mark found himself caught in a love triangle with Amber and his teammate, Atom Eve. A key focus of Season 2 was the arrival of a terrifying newvillain, Angstrom Levy, who blamed Mark for a botched experiment that left him disfigured but gave him the ability to travel the multiverse. Despite Mark’s strong stance against using his Viltrumite powers, he ultimately reaches his breaking point and gruesomely kills Angstrom.
Despite the chaos, there was a glimmer of hope when Mark reunited with his repentant father, Nolan, now living on the alien planet Thraxa with a new son, Oliver. However, their reunion was short-lived, as Nolan was captured by the Viltrumites,led by Grand Regent Thragg. With his father imprisoned and the Viltrumite threat looming, Mark returned to Earth with Oliver, knowing he had to train his new half-brother for the war ahead. With the Viltrumites' numbers and strength, Mark must rely on the Guardians and the GDA to prepare for the looming Viltrumite invasion. With Nolan’s mission now resting on Mark’s shoulders, the stakes are high—especially after the Viltrumites' new leader, Thragg, sends Anissa to threaten him.
With the originalInvinciblecomic wrapped up, fans have plenty to look forward to in Season 3. The latest whimsical teaser clip may not reveal much, but it gives us a glimpse ofMark Graysonin a new blue costume. This shift from his signature yellow and blue hints at his evolution as a hero. Additionally, viewers can expect an unexpected ally from Mark’s family to join the fray when the animated series returns next year. On the villainous front, comic readers eagerly await the arrival of “Conquest,” a menacing figure whose impact on Mark’s life is sure to shake things up. Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait long to see how these thrilling developments unfold!
