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Skip for under 14
Invincible S1 E1, “It's About Time”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 4/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 14. When Mark Grayson finally inherits powers from his superhero father, it's a dream come true. But there's more to being a hero than just choosing a name and costume.
Across the episode we counted 17 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (6); Swearing (10). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 14+Language, violence, sex talk in adult animation.
Parents need to know that Invincible S1 E1, "It's About Time", is a adult animation episode. The series is known for tV-MA. Rated here so you know which episodes are roughest, not because it is kids TV. Driven by swearing (moderate, implied), with violence & injury alongside it. Violence includes The guy comes at you with a knife, you gotta be ready, but, uh, this is th-this is…. Sexual content is mild but includes ever talk about sex. Language includes strong swearing — for example, You Aw, shit, wait, you're not even gonna be here, are you? Sucks to be you! [chuckles.]. Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in Invincible S1 E1:
ever talk about sex
Violence & injury 6 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Invincible S1 E1:
- The guy comes at you with a knife, you gotta be ready, but, uh, this is th-this is something else.
- [chuckles.] Oh Like a knife to the heart with this one.
- You can punch with your arm, but if you punch with your shoulder, your hips, and your legs as well, it'll be much more powerful.
- No one is gonna pull their punches.
- Freak! Dude, what is up with you? I need something to punch.
- Any suggestions? Captain Guy with a hole punched through him? Doesn't really roll off the tongue.
Swearing 10 moments
How Swearing shows up in Invincible S1 E1:
- You Aw, shit, wait, you're not even gonna be here, are you? Sucks to be you! [chuckles.]
- Kid was a real asshole.
- And I love my asshole son.
- Shit! [screams.]
- Hell, last time you sprained your back.
- He stared down his demons, and he damn it, he conquered them.
- We're so damn proud of the guy of the man that he's becoming.
- Whoa oh, crap.
- Did you maybe push too far? Are you questioning me? What the hell has gotten into you? I don't know.
- Josef! You promised! Huh? Oh, crap.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.