The season 2 finale of Invincible has left viewers stunned, yet again subverting expectations with its powerful, emotionally charged climax. Unlike typical season finales, there’s no massive cliffhanger here. Instead, we’re treated to a gripping showdown between Invincible and Angstrom Levy.
In a moment of desperation, Invincible, aka Mark, crosses a line he swore never to cross: he kills. Levy’s relentless threats against Mark’s family force him to take drastic action. Despite Levy’s claims of being upgraded, Mark, being half-Viltrumite, proves too powerful, reducing Levy to nothing more than a puddle on a desolate world.
The performances from Steven Yeun and Sterling K. Brown are nothing short of stellar, capturing the intense emotions of the characters in every moment of the fight. Mark’s struggle with his actions weighs heavily on him, fearing he’s following in his father’s footsteps, as countless alternate versions of himself have done.
The aftermath sees Mark abandoning college, avoiding Amber, and withholding his feelings for Eve. He’s adrift, haunted by his choices and the looming threat of his Viltrumite heritage. Meanwhile, glimpses of other characters’ struggles hint at the challenges to come, with Monster Girl seeking help for her aging condition and Allen plotting Omni-Man’s escape from prison.
Despite Omni-Man’s apparent resignation to his fate, it’s clear he still holds secrets, and his eventual fate remains uncertain. As the season closes, the stage is set for a turbulent future, with Mark facing inner turmoil and external threats that could reshape everything he knows.
