Invincible (2021)

Kernel Score: 100% · 5,578 ratings

Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama

First aired: 2021-03-25

Seasons: 5 · 32 episodes

Is Invincible worth watching?

Must-watch. A very violent, surprisingly emotional animated superhero series about a teenager whose dad is the world's top hero. It's smart about what being a hero costs, and it never plays safe.

Watch it if you

  • like superhero stories with real consequences
  • enjoy adult animation
  • want a story that surprises you

Skip it if you

  • dislike graphic gore
  • want family-friendly superheroes

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Invincible

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Mark Grayson is a normal teenager except for the fact that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. Shortly after his seventeenth birthday, Mark begins to develop powers of his own and enters into his father’s tutelage.

Invincible parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Invincible is a TV-MA adult animated superhero series with extreme gore and heavy profanity.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — Reviews highlight brutal action with blood and severed limbs thrown 'in your face'; graphic gore is a defining, frequent element.
  • Language: Intense — A reviewer specifically calls out the show's 'high swearing ratio,' consistent with its TV-MA rating.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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If you liked Invincible, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • Gen V (2023) — 85%: Another dark take on superheroes who aren't what they seem.
  • Watchmen (2019) — 86%: Grown-up superhero story about power and consequences.
  • Castlevania (2017) — 86%: Violent adult animation with a strong story.
  • Primal (2019) — 91%: Brutal, beautiful animation with real emotion.
  • Marvel's Hit-Monkey (2021) — 85%: Adult animated violence with an anti-hero.
  • Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022) — 87%: Hard-edged adult anime with emotional impact.

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Invincible FAQ

Is Invincible worth watching?

Must-watch. A very violent, surprisingly emotional animated superhero series about a teenager whose dad is the world's top hero. It's smart about what being a hero costs, and it never plays safe.

Where can I watch Invincible?

In the US you can stream Invincible on Prime Video and watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player.

Is Invincible OK for kids?

Invincible is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Invincible is a TV-MA adult animated superhero series with extreme gore and heavy profanity.

What shows are like Invincible?

If you liked Invincible, try Gen V, Watchmen, Castlevania and Primal.