Invincible 402 Review

Invincible 402 Review

Author: Chris Jones, Derek O'Neill and John Harrison. TV Podcast Industries March 23, 2026 Duration: 56:39

Chris returns to join Derek for our chat all about Invincible 402 "I'll Give You The Grand Tour". A great episode flashing back to the Viltrimite home planet in the second of three episodes released this week.

Invincible 402 "I'll Give You The Grand Tour" Synopsis

Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker

Episode Written by: Simon Racioppa

Directed by: Jason Zurek

On the way to Talescria, home of the Coalition of Planets, Nolan recounts his ruthless Viltrumite upbringing to Allen the alien, detailing how he taught young cadets and was severely beaten by his parents to prove his adulthood. 

Shortly after, a devastating biological weapon, the Scourge virus, decimated the Viltrumites, including Nolan's parents. The Grand Regent quarantined the sick, blockaded the planet, and exterminated all alien slaves aware of the plague to protect their biggest flaw. 

The few remaining Viltrumites spread across the galaxy to find genetically compatible species, such as humans, for reproduction. 

On Talescria, Thaedus reveals he is the infamous Betrayer who assassinated the famous Viltrumite leader Emperor Argall which led to the initial cleanse of the species. 

Utilizing Nolan's knowledge, Allen helps covertly gather scattered ancient weapons and allies, including Space Racer and toxic Sinlak beetles for the Coalition to help destroy the Viltrimite threat. 

When they return, Thaedus privately confesses to Nolan that he also engineered the Scourge virus and possesses an improved strain. Though angered, Nolan departs to recruit his son from Earth after Thaedus assures the virus is only a last resort. 

Meanwhile, on the Viltrumite homeworld, Conquest returns and reports his failure to Grand Regent Thragg

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
  • With Lee Pace as Grand Regent Thragg

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 3 "I Need To Take A Breath". We hope you'll join us once you've watched that episode too.

Until then, Keep Watching, Keep Listening and Keep Being Invincible.

Derek and John

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