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Invincible TV Amazon Prime Video Science Fiction 2021 Invincible Poster Image
  • Common Sense Says
  • Parents Say 56 Reviews
  • Kids Say 100 Reviews

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By Amanda Dyer , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 17+

Gritty, graphic, violent coming-of-age superhero comedy.

Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Invincible is a dark animated superhero series based on a graphic novel of the same name. The story follows a high school boy who discovers his powers and the reality of what it means to be a hero. The series features very gruesome violence and frequent deaths. Civilians are slaughtered…

 Why Age 17+? Violence & Scariness

There is frequent and gruesome violence throughout the series. Civilians are sla

 Sex, Romance & Nudity

Make-out scenes and implied sexual activity between teenage characters. Some cha

 Language

Some use of profanity, including "f--k" and "s--t."

 Products & Purchases Not present Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Not present Any Positive Content? Positive Messages

The heroes often encourage Invincible to desensitize himself from death and trau

 Positive Role Models

The cast and vocal talent are relatively diverse. The characters are all deeply

  • Parents Need to Know

    Parents need to know that Invincible is a dark animated superhero series based on a graphic novel of the same name. The story follows a high school boy who discovers his powers and the reality of what it means to be a hero. The series features very gruesome violence and frequent deaths. Civilians are slaughtered during battle, and characters are stabbed, decapitated, and crushed. There is also edgy sexual content, including make-out scenes and implied sexual activity between teenage characters. There is also frequent cursing, including "s--t" and "f--k."

  • Violence & Scariness

    a lot

    There is frequent and gruesome violence throughout the series. Civilians are slaughtered during battle. People are shot with guns and lasers. Characters are stabbed, decapitated, crushed. Lots of blood and visible guts.

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  • Sex, Romance & Nudity

    a lot

    Make-out scenes and implied sexual activity between teenage characters. Some characters are shown wearing only towels after hooking up in the shower. Invincible's parents occasionally talk about their healthy sex life.

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  • Language

    a lot

    Some use of profanity, including "f--k" and "s--t."

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  • Positive Messages

    very little

    The heroes often encourage Invincible to desensitize himself from death and trauma.

  • Positive Role Models

    very little

    The cast and vocal talent are relatively diverse. The characters are all deeply flawed in their own ways, and many of them have dark ulterior motives.

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  • Parents Say (56)
  • Kids Say (100)
age 12+

Based on 56 parent reviews

Parents say the show, while enjoyable and well-written, is highly violent and contains graphic content that may not be suitable for younger viewers. Many reviews emphasize the strong themes of friendship and personal growth, but caution that the intense gore, strong language, and mature themes make it more appropriate for teens and older audiences.

  • graphic violence
  • suitable for teens
  • strong themes
  • mature content
  • good storytelling
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Based on 100 kid reviews

Kids say that while the show has impressive storytelling and character development, it is filled with extreme violence and gore, making it suitable primarily for older teenagers, typically those 13 and above. Parents are advised to assess if their children can handle the graphic content, as some expressed concerns about the mature themes and excessive bloodshed throughout the series.

  • graphic violence
  • age recommendation
  • mature themes
  • character development
  • parental guidance
  • not for young kids
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What's the Story?

Seventeen-year-old Mark Grayson (voiced by Steven Yeun) finally inherits the powers of his father, the great superhero Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons), and dons the new alias INVINCIBLE. Invincible joins forces with other young heroes, such as Atom Eve (Gillian Jacobs) and Rex Splode (Jason Mantzoukas), who teach him hero basics and how to face danger. While Invincible trains to control his powers, Omni-Man is placed under investigation after the mysterious death of some of Earth's greatest superheroes. There is some innuendo and mention of sexual acts that do not appear on-screen.

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Is It Any Good?

Our review: Parents say (56 ): Kids say (100 ):

This lurid animated series combines the levity of a classic coming-of-age comedy with the trend of increasingly gritty superhero dramas. Invincible is your average teenager, just trying to get through school and find his first girlfriend, but his struggles become seemingly alleviated after inheriting his father's superpowers. However, as Invincible gets involved in his first battles, he begins to discover that being a teenage superhero is not smooth sailing. The first episode of the series is deceivingly tame as we watch Mark learn how to use his powers. However, the final 10 minutes of the episode show an incredibly bloody and disturbing murder sequence that aligns more with the overall tone of the rest of the series.

Like Amazon's other original superhero drama The Boys, this series shows heroes as imperfect beings that also have many mysterious ulterior motives. These complex concepts -- along with the very graphic violence and sexual content of the series -- make it suitable only for mature viewers.

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Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about teen superheroes. What average teenage problems do the younger heroes in Invincible face? Are any of these problems relatable to you? How does this get in the way of their hero duties?

  • How do Invincible and his fellow heroes show courage in battle? What advice does Invincible get from fellow heroes in order to face his fears? What are possible positive and negative results of Invincible desensitizing himself to death and violence?

  • Families can also talk about teaching techniques. When Omni-Man teaches Invincible about being a hero, he does not pull any punches. Why do you believe he uses this brutal approach? What other tactics could he use? What strategies do your parents use when teaching you something new?

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TV Details

  • Premiere date : March 26, 2021
  • Cast : Steven Yeun , J.K. Simmons , Sandra Oh , Gillian Jacobs
  • Network : Amazon Prime Video
  • Genre : Science Fiction
  • Topics : Superheroes , Adventures , School ( High School )
  • Character Strengths : Courage
  • TV rating : TV-MA
  • Last updated : December 5, 2025
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