A Deal with the Devil

What a spetacular episode.love all parts of this episode.great backstory,great lines,great action,great voice acting. PERFECT.it's really what we wanted from this series and nice work amazon you did it. I feel INVINCIBLE after this episode.please more of this episodes. I totally forgot breathing durring this episode. I hope we get a great ending season if you try to make episodes like this.what I learned from this episode is one of the best things ever I learned. It's more deeper than I thaught. How human could be two face? Watch this episode right now. We are making a new history with that magnificent episode.

This episode doesn't pull any punches as it delves into the fractured trust between Mark and Cecil. The episode masterfully weaves together a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of difficult choices made in the name of the greater good, even when those choices involve morally gray areas.

Mark's discovery of Cecil's manipulative tactics, understandably shakes Mark's faith in the Global Defense Agency and its leader, leading to a powerful confrontation. The episode title takes on a dual meaning, referring both to Cecil's literal deals with dangerous individuals and the metaphorical "deal with the devil" he seems to have made in his pursuit of global security

The episode doesn't shy away from the brutal action that Invincible is known for. Mark's confrontation with the Reanimen is particularly visceral and serves as a stark reminder of his immense power and the potential consequences of his anger. The animation during these sequences is fluid and impactful, highlighting the raw force of the clashes.

This is a pivotal episode that raises significant questions about trust, morality, and the sacrifices made in the name of protection. It sets a tense and uncertain tone for the rest of the season, leaving viewers eager to see the ramifications of the choices made and the rifts that have formed among the heroes. This episode proves that Invincible continues to deliver compelling storytelling with its signature blend of superhero action and mature, thought-provoking themes.

This episode changed my perspective on world history.

I've realized I've been overly idealistic and I think society forces people to be idealistic to ignore the realities of world we live in.

This episode was about being pragmatic.

Evil people don't actually exist, good people don't actually exist, it's all about "can you see the forest from the trees?"

Most people are so deep in the forest they never look for the trees.

Mark can't see the bigger picture because he lacks wisdom. Cecil Stedman Is a wise man who use to be an idealist but has acquired wisdom through his actions.

Mark doesn't know what to do with the knowledge Cecil Stedman has bestowed upon him because mark lacks wisdom, but mark will learn the hard way, like so many people do.

This episode was brilliant, I've been thinking about it for days after watching just once.

And season 3 has started off with a bang. Episode 2 picks it up with the much-needed background story of Cecil, understanding his character more, the decisions he has made, and the potential future of his character. This relationship he has with Mark has been terrific throughout all of Invincible, now more than ever, where it feels like the tension between Cecil and Mark is at its peak, where I even get nervous just seeing those two both on the same screen. I can't even blame Cecil for his actions because we have seen firsthand where Mark has gone out of line and shown his true colors. Furthermore, the scenes with Mark, the Guardians, and Cecil were also great, where at most times, I don't care for the Guardians, but this scene where they stood up for Mark and went against Cecil had great tension and could lead to more of a potential story in the future. Overall, a fantastic episode, with the only mediocre scene still being between Mark and Eve.

Loved this episode. Didn't love the philosophy it's trying to communicate (let me explain before downvoting).

I saw another review talking about how this episode changed their perspective on morality, how there's no such thing as good people and bad people. Make no mistake: in the real world, there are bad people with despicable motivations who can't be reasoned with. There are people who are narcissistic and selfish to an extreme, who will throw you under the bus just for a better view. They are not the product of a tragic backstory. They do not just need someone to love them. They are not a good guy who got lost along the way. They are evil, and will do evil things unless they're resisted. So please, don't blindly adopt idealistic Hollywood morality just because it was in a show you like. I love Invincible, it's incredible entertainment. But it's off the mark when it comes to morality (pun intended).