It’s been a while since large-scale destruction had real consequences on Invincible. Season 3 has largely brushed off bloodshed, but “All I Can Say Is I’m Sorry” changes that, revisiting the devastating season 1 finale where Omni-Man uses Mark to kill thousands. This episode shifts the focus to the aftermath of Chicago’s destruction, told through the perspective of GDA employee Scott. He discovers that his sister and niece were among the victims Mark unintentionally killed, setting him on a path for justice. When the legal system proves too limited to address superhero actions, Scott turns to revenge, even if it puts his own family at risk.
The destruction in Chicago, though tragic, had never been tied to any personal loss before. Now, it catalyzes a painful confrontation. As the anniversary of the event nears, Oliver asks why people still can’t forgive his father, whom he only knew as a kind leader on Thraxa. This forces Mark to face a harsh truth: the pain from that day is still very real for others, even though he buried it long ago to focus on being a superhero. Meanwhile, Scott, now the villain Powerplex, doesn’t have that luxury. Holding Mark responsible for his family’s deaths, he uses a suit that converts physical hits into electricity, literally turning his grief into power. Scott relentlessly demands Mark’s attention, leading to a dangerous encounter by the episode’s end. Meanwhile, the arrival of Shapesmith, who takes on a role similar to DC’s Plastic Man, only fuels Powerplex’s rage, making him an even greater threat.
The show handles its subplots with more skill and balance than it has in recent episodes. Though the Robot-Monster Girl and Rex-Rae storylines only feature in one scene each, they’re given enough space to make meaningful progress. Robot’s desperate attempt to stop Monster Girl from aging backwards finally succeeds with the help of a tech belt, bringing her much-needed relief. However, this positive turn leads to some tension in other areas of the relationship. After their first real date last week, Rae tells Rex that she’s considering leaving the Guardians, which Rex, being his usual hot-headed self, takes as a personal blow.
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One of the episode’s most endearing and humorous moments comes from Paul, Debbie’s boyfriend, who is the new, awkward addition to the Grayson household. As the only “regular” person in the group, while Mark, Oliver, and Eve have powers, and Debbie has been involved with superheroes for years, Paul feels hilariously out of place. A particularly funny scene occurs when they “take the car” to Chicago for the memorial, with Paul and Debbie sitting inside the car while Mark carries it through the air, with Eve and Oliver flying beside him. This light-hearted moment leads into a much more serious one as they attend a memorial unveiling, which lists the names of over 2,300 people who died that day, forcing Mark to reflect on the devastation.
The return of Powerplex adds significant emotional weight to this moment of reflection. His plan to draw Invincible out by pretending to kidnap his wife and son, only for them to be killed violently in the ensuing battle, forces Mark to face how his presence can escalate an already dangerous situation. This also shifts Mark’s recent moral crisis: his belief that all criminals should be locked up without question stems from his desire to avoid confronting his role in the harm they cause. Even though it took further brutality toward innocent people for Mark to realize the pain of others, the emotional beats that once felt disconnected now come together.
While the story doesn’t directly address it, having Mark and Oliver confront the consequences of Nolan’s actions adds complexity to the idea of the reformed father’s eventual return. However, since Nolan is still far from Earth, that’s a story for later. A more immediate threat, teased in the mid-credits scene, is the supervillain Angstrom Levy, who appears to have gathered alternate versions of Invincible from different universes and is poised to unleash them. The idea of Mark facing the darkest versions of himself is an unsettling prospect for what’s to come.
By revisiting some of the most impactful moments from earlier seasons, episode 6 crafts a focused arc for a new character while also having a significant impact on Mark. Confronted with the consequences of his actions and his role as a superhero on Earth, Mark’s crisis of conscience evolves from vague worries to real, tangible regrets. This episode stands out as one of the show’s best.
‘Invincible’ Season 3 Episode 6 Review: “All I Can Say Is I’m Sorry”
By revisiting some of the most impactful moments from earlier seasons, episode 6 crafts a focused arc for a new character while also having a significant impact on Mark.
