TheInvincibleseason 3 finale has earned a major achievement, becoming one of the highest-rated TV episodes of all time on IMDb. Created by Robert Kirkman from his comic of the same name, the Prime Video animated superhero series follows teenager Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) as he inherits superpowers from his father, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons), and grapples with the dark realities of being a hero. TheInvincibleseason 3 finaledelivered a brutal conclusion as Mark faces the corrupt Viltrumite warrior Conquest (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) in a battle that devastates entire cities.
Upon its release on March 13,Invincibleseason 3, episode 8, titled “I Thought You’d Never Shut Up”, secured its positionas the 12th highest-rated TV episodewith an astonishing 9.9-star rating onIMDb. The episode now sits just belowGravity Fallsseason 2, episode 21 (“Weirdmageddon 3: Take Back the Falls”) and aboveGame of Thronesseason 6, episode 9 (“Battle of the Bastards”), cementing its place among some of television’s most beloved chapters.
What This Means For Invincible
A Blood-Soaked Turning Point For The Series
TheInvincibleseason 3 finale left Mark in a comma after a grueling battle with one of his most dangerous foes yet. As their fight tore through entire cities and claimed countless lives,Conquest shattered Mark’s youthful optimism, forcing him to realize the enormous lengths he’d go to protect the people he loves. Though the young hero ultimately triumphs, the battle takes a massive toll, setting the stage forthe Viltrumite Warin season 4.
What’s On the Horizon For Invincible Season 4? Not Even Comic Readers Are Ready
Season 4 escalates the stakes with the Viltrumite War, as Mark faces brutal battles, tough moral choices, and fighting alongside his father
The success ofInvincibleseason 3’s finale further establishes the series as one ofthe best superhero adaptationsin recent years.Kirkman’s series continues to dominate the genreagainst heavy hitters likeThe Boys, earning a 100% critic score onRotten Tomatoesfor season 3. This follows season 2’s perfect rating and season 1’s impressive 98% debut score. The IMDb ranking ofInvincibleseason 3’s finale confirms the show’s ability to compete with some of the most iconic television episodes ever made, alongside critical darlings likeBreaking Bad,BoJack Horseman, andSuccession.
The Series Proves Why It’s One of the Best
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TheInvincibleseason 3 finale delivered the series’ most intense and brutal battle yet, fundamentally changing its titular hero in the process. It also introduced enticing figures forInvincibleseason 4, teasing the return of Battle Beast and Damien Darkblood. As Atom Eve struggles to control her newfound immortality and Mark is left in stasis,the world’s heroes are in a dire position. In all its carnage and murky glory,Invincible’s finale pushes the boundaries of what being a superhero actually means, forcing its characters—and its audience—to grapple with the high cost of power and victory.
