This time we’re discussing Invincible Episode 1 on the podcast. The latest series from Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman is an adult orientated, ultraviolent adaptation of his comic superhero series of the same name. We chat all about the first episode “It’s About Time” in spoiler filled detail.
Invincible Episode 1 "It's About Time" Synopsis
Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker
Episode Written by: Robert Kirkman
Directed by: Robert Valley
When Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) finally inherits powers from his superhero father Omni-man (J.K. Simmons), it’s a dream come true. But there’s more to being a hero than just choosing a name and costume.
Invincible Episode 1 Cast
One of the reasons so many people are interested in Invincible is the exceptional voice cast. With members of the cast from The Walking Dead, Luke Cage, Community, Spider-Man, Killing Eve, Star Trek and more the assembled team is amazing. Here’s the full announced voice cast:
- Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson / Invincible
- J.K. Simmons as Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man
- Sandra Oh as Debbie Grayson
- Mark Hamill as Art Rosebaum
- Seth Rogen as Allen the Alien
- Gillian Jacobs as Samantha Eve Wilkins / Atom Eve – Community
- Andrew Rannells as William Clockwell
- Zazie Beetz as Amber Bennett
- Walton Goggins as Cecil Stedman
- Jason Mantzoukas as Rex Sloan / Rex Splode
- Mae Whitman as Fightmaster & Dropkick
- Chris Diamantopoulos as Donald Ferguson, Doc Seismic
- Khary Payton as Black Samson
- Zachary Quinto as Rudy Conners / Robot
- Melise Jow as Kate Cha / Dupli-Kate
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Mauler Twins, Monster Girl
- Grey Griffin as Shrinking Ray, Amanda
- Max Burkholder as Oliver Grayson
- Lauren Cohan as War Woman
- Sonequa Martin-Green as Green Ghost
- Chad L. Coleman as Martian Man
- Michael Cudlitz as Red Rush
- Lennie James as Darkwing
- Ross Marquand as The Immortal, Aquarius
- Mahershala Ali as Titan
- Michael Dorn as Battle Beast
- Ezra Miller as D.A. Sinclair
- Clancy Brown as Damien Darkblood
- Nicole Byer as Vanessa & Fiona
- Jeffrey Donovan as Machine Head
- Jonathan Groff as Rick Sheridan
- Jon Hamm as Steve
- Djimon Hounsou as Martian Emperor
- Justin Roiland as Punk Kid
- Reginald VelJohnson as Principal Winslow
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
We’ll be back later today to discuss Invincible Episode 2 “Here Goes Nothing”.
Until then, Keep Watching, Keep Listening and Keep Watching the Skies.
Derek and Chris
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