Why was Invincible Season 2 Episode 5 delayed?

Invincible Season 2 kicked in November 2023, but it lasted for just four episodes. We had to wait until March 2024 for more, but why? Here’s the reason behind the Invincible Season 2 Episode 5 delay.

After a somber opening stretch, with the trauma of Nolan—the violence, the lies—hanging over everyone and everything, Mark reunited with Omni-Man in the fourth episode of Invincible Season 2.

The Invincible cast brought their A-game for the new season, and the twists and turns of the story in those first four episodes were brilliant. But, there was a catch: we had to wait until March 2024 for the second batch of episodes.

Thankfully, Invincible Season 2 Episode 5 is here now, but what was the big hold up all about? Let us explain.

Why was Invincible Season 2 Episode 5 delayed?

The Invincible Season 2 Episode 5 delay was due to complications arising during production that would’ve seen the whole season pushed back. Rather than making us wait, the team behind the show decided to release half the episodes early while they sorted out the issues for the other half.

Simon Racioppa, the co-showrunner of the series alongside Robert Kirkman, explained to The Hollywood Handle: “The decision [to split the season] was made afterwards. As we started producing the show, some issues came up, [we] talked to Amazon, so we thought this was the best way to present the show, now, with these four episodes instead of making the audience wait even longer. We will come back after a few months and give you the rest.”

Kirkman also told Collider: “I’ve seen people on the internet that are like, ‘Oh, why are you doing that? Why are you holding these four episodes back? I want the whole season.’ And that’s the wrong way to look at it. We’re giving you four episodes early.

“I try to be a glass-half-full kind of guy. It was something that was somewhat of a practical thing because it was taking so long to get the show done. But I think that when we saw where the show was falling, schedule-wise, leading into that holiday, you can sometimes lose audiences when you get into the holiday season, and there’s New Year’s, and then there’s all kinds of stuff going on at the beginning of the year and everything.”

Invincible is back

Invincible Season 2 Episode 5 finally dropped on March 14, 2024. The next three episodes will drop weekly thereafter.

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We already know the episode titles and let’s just say, you are not ready for how crazy the rest of this season is going to be. Our own Cameron Frew has seen the whole thing, and his review is full of praise for how “unbearably exciting” the final four episodes are.

You can check out the Invincible Season 2 release schedule for more information on when each episode is arriving. The only way to watch Invincible is through an Amazon Prime Video subscription.

For more from one of the best TV shows of the year, check out what we know about the Invincible movie, or learn more about the Lizard League. You may also be keen to discover all the best new shows streaming this month.

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