So you just watched the Invincible Season 1 finale, and you’re still reeling. First of all, here’s what creator Robert Kirkman has to say about everything that just went down. Second, it’s time to find you a new show like Invincible. Are there other shows like Invincible? These shows may not have Sandra Oh at the helm, but they still hold up as far as comic adaptations go.
Luckily, you won’t have to live without Invincible for very long, because Amazon just renewed it for another two seasons! In the meantime, here are some similar shows to tide you over. Whether you’re a lifelong Comic-Con attendee, or are the most casual of fans who’s seen Avengers and basically nothing else, there is a show on this list for you.
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‘The Boys’
The Boys, based on the comic books of the same name, is an Amazon series that follows a group of vigilantes fighting corruption. The Boys try to bring down the Seven, or the superheroes who are idolized by the general public. Despite this fame and admiration, the Seven and the corporation they work for are secretly corrupt, leaving the fate of the world in The Boys’ hands.
Where to watch The Boys
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‘Umbrella Academy’
Another comic-turned-series that should be on your list is The Umbrella Academy. It has a fascinating premise where dozens of women around the world give birth at the same time after showing no signs of pregnancy. Seven of the children born under these extraordinary circumstances are adopted by a billionaire dubbed “The Umbrella Academy” due to their special abilities. One member of the superhero team travels in time and predicts a global apocalypse, which drives most of the first season.
Where to watch The Umbrella Academy
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‘Harley Quinn’
Harley Quinn follows the eponymous character through the fallout after her breakup with the Joker. After realizing he doesn’t love her, she ends the relationship and strives to prove herself as a villain. Kaley Cuoco is fantastic as the voice of Harley Quinn and the show has received critical acclaim for its dark humor. It’s the ideal show if you love the DC comic universe, but are ready to watch a show that centers a powerful woman (it’s about time!).
Where to watch Harley Quinn
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‘The Tick’
If you’re looking for a more character-driven comic book adaptation, The Tick will be right up your alley. The 2016 series follows the impenetrable superhero and his anxious sidekick, Arthur. The pair discover that a supervillain thought to be long-dead, “The Terror,” may still be alive and at large. Arthur seeks justice after The Terror led to the death of his father when he was a child, falling into a conspiracy theory that turns out to be founded in truth.
Where to watch The Tick
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‘Doom Patrol’
Doom Patrol follows a band of gifted misfits who acquired their powers through tragic circumstances. The Doom Patrol is shunned by society and take refuge in a mansion owned by the Chief, a doctor who promises to protect them from the outside world. When they discover the sinister origin of their powers, they must content this emotional burden, as well as the fate of the world when their full abilities are unleashed.
Where to watch Doom Patrol
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‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’
If you’re a fan of Arrow and The Flash, you need to watch meta comedy spin-off. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow follows a similar cast of Arrow-verse superheroes, while also introducing new characters. As the name suggests, Legends of Tomorrow follows time-traveller Rip Hunter in his efforts to prevent an impending disaster. It took a few seasons for Legends of Tomorrow to find its groves, but has received critical acclaim in the past few years and is now airing its sixth season.
Where to watch DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
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‘WandaVision’
If for some reason you missed the well-deserved hype around WandaVision, close all your other tabs and open Disney+ right now. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it follows Wanda Maximoff, a.k.a. the Scarlet Witch, and Vision after the events of Avengers: Endgame. The series moves through several decades in the form of a sitcom. The show is brilliantly orchestrated and touches on themes of grief, loss, and denial. Even if you aren’t a big comic or superhero fan, WandaVision is accessible and a must-watch.
Where to watch WandaVision