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Its been a long wait forInvincibleseason 2to take flight.

So, hasInvincibles overdue return been worth the wait?

A screenshot of Mark Grayson kneeling against a blood-red sky in Invincible season 2

Invincible season 2 part 1 performs superhero feats on Prime Video.

Its this intergenerational theme that drives Marks character arc in season 2s first half.

On the one hand, this U-turn makes sense.

A show likeInvinciblecant afford for its main character to do nothing but mope for multiple episodes.

Mark Grayson sits as he holds his superhero mask in Invincible season 2

Season 2 part 1 opens with Mark questioning if he’ll eventually turn into his father.

Getting Mark back into the swing of things, then, is a necessity.

Equally, its a move that satisfyingly lends itself to some tasty tension-laced drama between Mark and Cecil.

Further exacerbating the issue is Cecils persistent insinuation that Mark isandisnt depending on the circumstances acting like Omin-Man.

Omni-Man stops someone from punching him in Invincible season 2

Omni-Man’s presence looms large over Mark – andInvincibleseason 2 in general.

Nonetheless, the spiel quickly becomes tiresome.

So, should you be worried about a lack of Nolan-starring scenes in season 2 part 1?

Unsurprisingly, then, his season 2 debut has been keenly awaited byInvincibles diehard fanbase and it doesnt disappoint.

Mark prepares to attend college as Debbie says goodbye to him in Invincible season 2

Season 2 devotes enough time to explore Mark and Debbie’s familial bond.

Tantalizing as Levys introduction is, the same cant be said for all ofseason 2s new heroes and villains.

Their screen time is, however, on the all-too-brief side.

Here’s hoping they’re given more to do in part 2 and future seasons.

Angstrom Levy stands in front of some multiversal portals in Invincible season 2

Angstrom Levy is finally introduced toInvincible’s animated adaptation in season 2.

Of this contingent, certain Guardians of the Globe members are the biggest beneficiaries.

One character whose season 2 arc needs further refinement, however, is Atom-Eve (Gillian Jacobs).

Unfortunately, her season 2 arc isnt as strong as it could be.

Thaddeus looks out over a balcony in Invincible season 2

Thaedus is one of season 2’s new characters.

Like the comics, Levys introduction is the gateway for the TV adaptation to explore the latter.

Invincible season 2 premieres on Prime Video on Friday, November 3.

The Guardians of the Globe prepare to fight the Lizard League in Invincible season 2

Invincibleseason 2 doesn’t do the best job juggling its established supporting cast.

Atom-Eve uses her powers to fix a building in Invincible season 2

Atom-Eve’s story in season 2 part 1 feels like a retread of her standalone special.

Allen smiles as he flies through space in Invincible season 2

Fan-favorite character Allen the Alien gets more screen time this time around.

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