Invincible (2021–)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.7

Overview

The son of Earth's most powerful superhero is about to become something greater than himself: something bold, something universal, something - Invincible. From the comics to the screen, Invincible follows Mark Grayson's ...

Starring Cast

Steven Yeun • J.K. Simmons • Sandra Oh

Where to watch

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

LGBTQ: Positive

FemPower: Yes

Gender Swap: Yes

Race Swap: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Steven Yeun • J.K. Simmons • Sandra Oh

Where to watch

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The series is left-leaning due to its dominant themes of critiquing imperialism and authoritarianism through the Viltrumite empire, championing empathy and resistance against oppressive power, and prioritizing the protection of the vulnerable.

Diversity: HighConfidence: Medium

The animated series 'Invincible' incorporates significant diversity through its casting, featuring explicit race and sexual orientation swaps for several characters compared to the original source material. While the narrative includes a diverse cast and relationships, it does not explicitly critique traditional identities, instead focusing on character development and superhero action.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Invincible features a minor but affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ identity through the character of Bulletproof. His gay relationship is normalized and presented without conflict or negative stereotypes, contributing to a supportive and validating net impact.

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features Anissa, a powerful Viltrumite, who engages in and wins a brutal close-quarters physical fight against Mark Grayson (Invincible). Her victory is achieved through superior physical strength and combat application.

Gender Swap: YesConfidence: High

The character Green Ghost, originally depicted as male in the Invincible comic series, is portrayed as female in the animated show. This constitutes a gender swap for a named, plot-relevant character from the source material.

Race Swap: YesConfidence: High

The animated series "Invincible" features two notable race swaps: Amber Bennett and William Clockwell, who were depicted as white in the original comic series, are portrayed as Black in the show.