Invincible 401 Review

Invincible 401 Review

Author: Chris Jones, Derek O'Neill and John Harrison. TV Podcast Industries March 20, 2026 Duration: 49:11

Derek is joined by our other host John, as a last minute but fantastic replacement, to kick off our podcasts for season 4 with Invincible 401 "Making The World A Better Place". We discuss the first episode of three in spoiler filled detail.

Our discussions about the other two episodes will be available on the feed later this week so stay subscribed on TV Podcast Industries.

Invincible 401 "Making The World A Better Place" Synopsis

Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker

Episode Written by: Helen Leigh

Directed by: Sol Choi

Mark, Oliver, and Eve continue stopping threats while dealing with the physical and mental aftermath of Angstrom and Conquest. Cecil appoints Brit as leader of the Guardians of the Globe and merges the Teen Team back under his leadership, causing great irritation in the newly renamed Teen Team leader “Rex”.

Mark meets Dinosaurus, a powerful being he nearly kills despite learning the creature's human host lacks control in his transformed state. 

Tensions rise during a difficult dinner with Eve and her parents as Mark learns Eve’s father blames him for the loss of his career during the destruction of Chicago. Her mother guides Eve to not set the bar too high for her relationship.

Meanwhile, the Sequids prepare another invasion, and Universa arrives on Earth, draining energy from a power plant to save her people. 

Eve struggles as her powers become unstable during the fight, but Universa is eventually defeated. The Guardians confront the Sequid threat, and with Mark's help, they save all infected civilians using new technology, though Mark kills Rus Livingston, the final host, to end the danger. 

Elsewhere, Conquest awakens in captivity but easily breaks free and leaves Earth. 

Invincible Season 4 Cast

  • Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson / Invincible
  • J.K. Simmons as Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man
  • Sandra Oh as Debbie Grayson
  • Gillian Jacobs as Samantha Eve Wilkins / Atom Eve
  • Christian Convery as Oliver
  • Walton Goggins as Cecil Stedman
  • Zachary Quinto as Rudy Conners / Robot
  • Melise Jow as Kate Cha / Dupli-Kate
  • Ross Marquand as The Immortal
  • Ben Schwartz as Russ/Shapesmith
  • Seth Rogen as Allan The Alien
  • Jonathan Banks as Brit
  • Matthew Rhys as Dinosaurus/David
  • With Mark Hamill as Art
  • And Danai Gurira as Universa


How we talk about the episodes

We discuss the story, animation style and some of our favourite moments from the episode.

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Next time on The Invincible Podcast

Thanks so much for joining us for the first episode of season 4 of Invincible. We'll be back in the next couple of days for Invincible Season 4 Episode 2 "I'll Give You The Grand Tour". We hope you'll join us once you've watched those episodes as well.

Until then, Keep Watching, Keep Listening and Keep Watching the Skies.

Derek and John

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Join Chris Jones, Derek O'Neill, and John Harrison for a weekly deep dive into the shows everyone is talking about. TV Podcast Industries is your regular hangout for thoughtful, often spirited, conversations about the latest and most significant series across all platforms. Each episode focuses on a specific title, breaking down the storytelling, characters, and that week's big twists or revelations. You'll hear their detailed reviews and discussions on everything from major franchise entries like Marvel's Daredevil Born Again and The Boys to ambitious adaptations such as The Last of Us and The Sandman. They explore the vast landscapes of shows like The Rings of Power and the final frontier in Star Trek: Picard, while also keeping an eye on new arrivals like Alien Earth and Ironheart. The scope isn't limited to live-action; animated series and manga adaptations get their due attention as well, reflecting a genuine passion for the entire medium. This podcast feels like chatting with a few well-informed friends who are just as eager to analyse a brilliant scene as they are to debate a disappointing finale. It's a comprehensive and engaging listen for anyone who finishes an episode and immediately wants to hear a smart conversation about it. Tune in for their insightful, often funny, and always dedicated coverage of the television industry's biggest hits and hidden gems.
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