It's like 'The Boys' except less depressing

So, you’re at university. You’ve got deadlines creeping up, your sleep schedule is in shambles, and your diet consists of instant noodles and whatever snacks you can smuggle out of the library. Life is a chaotic mix of lectures, group projects (where only two people actually do the work), and wondering if you should start an assignment or rewatch The Office for the 15th time.

Let me introduce you to your next obsession: Invincible.

This animated superhero show might just be what you need between all those study sessions and existential crises. And here’s why:

1. It’s Like Uni – You Think You’re Prepared, But You’re Not

The first episode of Invincible lulls you into a false sense of security. It seems like a typical coming-of-age superhero story—until it isn’t. Without spoilers, let’s just say you’ll go from “Oh, this is nice” to “WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!” in record time.

Much like starting university, you enter thinking you’ve got everything under control. Then Week 3 hits, and you realize you have a 2,000-word essay due tomorrow that you haven't even opened Aula for. The emotional rollercoaster? It’s real, and Invincible captures it perfectly.

2. Mark Grayson

Mark, the main character, is basically all of us. He’s trying to balance a social life, personal responsibilities, and a brand-new challenge that feels impossible (in his case, superpowers… in your case, that statistics module you regret picking).

Watching him struggle through battles and personal drama is weirdly relatable. Like Mark, you’ll experience moments of triumph (finally understanding a lecture) and utter defeat (bombing a test you actually revised for). The struggle is universal.

3. The Side Characters Are Basically Your Mates

• Eve – The friend who actually has their life together, volunteers, and somehow manages to get As while you’re barely surviving.
• William – The one who keeps you sane with sarcasm and brutal honesty.
• Omni-Man – That one lecturer who seems cool at first but then completely destroys your confidence in class.

And don’t get me started on the villains....some of them will remind you of group project members who ghost you until the last minute.

4. The Plot Twists Will Distract You from Your Own Problems

University life is unpredictable, but Invincible takes plot twists to another level. Just when you think you know what’s coming, BOOM—everything changes.

This makes it the perfect stress-relief show. Stressed about exams? At least you’re not battling alien invasions. Feeling like your workload is overwhelming? Mark has literal mountains thrown at him. Perspective is everything.

5. It’s Short, So You Can Binge It Between Assignments

With only a few episodes per season (and a runtime that’s just long enough to justify a break but not ruin your productivity), Invincible is the perfect show to fit between lectures. Plus, every episode leaves you on a cliffhanger, so you’ll have something to look forward to after a long day of studying.

Final Verdict? Watch It.

Invincible is the ultimate student-friendly show. It’s got action, emotional depth, humor, and just the right amount of chaos—kind of like university itself. So, next time you need a break from studying, grab some snacks, put on Invincible, and prepare to question everything you thought you knew about superheroes.

Just… maybe don’t watch the first episode with your flatmates if they’re squeamish. Trust me on this one.