Invincible season 2, episode 5, titled 'This Must Come As A Shock,' has left fans reeling with unexpected deaths that occurred in the premiere of part 2. The episode picks up after several months from the season 2 part 1 finale, where Mark Grayson returns home after aiding in the reconstruction of Thraxa. However, a new threat sends him and most of the Guardians back to space, leaving three members on Earth to face the Lizard League, resulting in tragic consequences.
In a recent interview, Invincible creator Robert Kirkman shed light on the shocking deaths of Dupli-Kate and Shrinking Rae during the confrontation with the Lizard League. Kirkman explained that the deaths were intended to surprise audiences and add weight to the storyline. By pitting seemingly insignificant heroes against a seemingly trivial threat, the showrunners aimed to subvert expectations and remind viewers of the unpredictable nature of the series.
For those unfamiliar with the comics, the deaths of Kate and Rae in Invincible season 2 part 2 premiere were indeed unexpected, given the misdirection surrounding the Lizard League's perceived threat level. The lack of significant deaths in the previous season and the tonal shift in season 2 further amplified the impact of these character exits.
This isn't the first time Invincible has employed shock value to captivate its audience. The brutal demise of the original Guardians of the Globe in the season 1 premiere, orchestrated by Omni-Man, caught viewers off guard and set the tone for the series. Similarly, the recent deaths of Dupli-Kate and Shrinking Rae serve to maintain the element of surprise and intrigue surrounding the show's narrative.
As the series continues to push boundaries and explore the darker aspects of a superhero world, fans can expect more twists and turns in the upcoming episodes of Invincible. The show's ability to shock and engage viewers with unexpected plot developments underscores its reputation as a compelling and unpredictable superhero drama.
New episodes of Invincible air on Thursdays on Prime Video, offering fans a weekly dose of thrilling and suspenseful storytelling.
