All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry

"All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry"
Invincible episode
Episode no.	Season 3 Episode 6
Directed by	Jason Zurek Dan Duncan Shaun O'Neil
Written by	Ross Stracke Simon Racioppa
Featured music	"Take it All" by Helena Deland "Hell Yes" by Beck and Dust Brothers
Original release date	February 27, 2025 (2025-02-27)
Running time	54 minutes
Additional cast
Scott / Powerplex (voiced by Aaron Paul) Shrinking Rae (voiced by Grey DeLisle) Atom Eve (voiced by Gillian Jacobs) Ka-Hor (voiced by Clancy Brown) Rudy (voiced by Ross Marquand)

"All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry" is the sixth episode of the third season of the adult animated superhero series Invincible, and the twenty-second episode overall. The episode premiered on February 27, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Jason Zurek, Dan Duncan, and Shaun O'Neil, it was written by Robert Kirkman. The episode introduces a new antagonist, Powerplex, voiced by Aaron Paul, and explores the emotional fallout of Mark Grayson's (voiced by Steven Yeun) actions as the superhero Invincible, particularly the devastation caused during his battle with Omni-Man in the Season 1 finale.

Plot summary

The episode begins with a flashback to the destruction of Chicago caused by Omni-Man using Mark, as a weapon against civilians. This event is revisited through the perspective of Scott, a GDA employee, who loses his sister Jessica Duvall and niece in the catastrophe. Years later, Scott, now consumed by grief and rage, becomes the villain Powerplex, wielding a suit that converts physical impacts into electrical energy. Blaming Invincible for his family’s deaths, Powerplex repeatedly terrorizes Chicago, demanding Mark’s presence.

Meanwhile, Mark struggles with his role as a superhero, attempting to move forward while grappling with his moral uncertainties. Elsewhere, Rae approaches Rex Splode with a significant life decision, hinting at a deepening relationship between them. Powerplex enacts a desperate plan, staging a fake kidnapping of his wife and son to lure Invincible into a trap. During their intense battle, Powerplex electrocutes Mark, but the fight spirals out of control, resulting in the accidental deaths of Powerplex’s wife and son, whose burned bodies are shown.

Devastated by the unintended consequences of his presence, Mark is forced to confront the ripple effects of his existence as a superhero. The emotional climax sees Mark apologizing to Powerplex, with the line, “I’m sorry. All I can say is I’m sorry.” Powerplex’s arc ends tragically, leaving Mark to reflect on the collateral damage his heroism causes. At home, Atom Eve attempts to console him, but Mark remains withdrawn.

In a mid-credits scene, the supervillain Angstrom Levy is revealed to be alive and orchestrating a new threat. Having survived his apparent death in a previous episode, Levy has assembled an army of alternate-dimension Invincibles, including sinister variants like Mohawk Mark and Sinister Mark, setting the stage for the "Invincible War" teased for the next episode. Levy declares, “This will do,” signaling his intent to unleash chaos on Mark’s world.

Production

This episode introduces Aaron Paul as Scott Duvall, also known as Powerplex, a new antagonist seeking vengeance against Invincible for the loss of his sister and niece during a previous battle. Paul, Known for his role in Breaking Bad.

Kate Mara voices Becky Duvall, Scott's supportive yet concerned wife. Mara's portrayal emphasizes the personal costs of vengeance, highlighting the series' exploration of complex character dynamics. Khary Payton returns as Kyle, Amber's new boyfriend, introducing fresh dynamics to the plot. Payton's extensive voice acting experience enriches the character, contributing to the series' multifaceted narrative.

Luke Macfarlane reprises his role as Rick Sheridan, William's boyfriend and Mark's friend.

Release

"All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry," was released on March 6, 2025, as part of Amazon Prime Video's weekly episode rollout. The season premiered on February 6, 2025, with the first three episodes, followed by weekly releases leading up to the finale on March 13, 2025.

Reception

Critical response

William Hughes of The AV Club noted that the episode benefits from its concentrated storytelling, especially as it delves into one of the series' most significant themes—the consequences of superhuman conflicts on ordinary lives. Phil Weaver of Only Comic Universe gave the episode a 9 out of 10, describing it as "a solid and very touching episode." He highlighted the powerful flashback to the Omni-Man and Invincible fight, which seamlessly transitions into the present-day narrative. Siddhant Adlakha of IGN praised All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry, for its return to impactful storytelling. He highlighted the episode’s use of a flashback to the large-scale devastation caused by Omni-Man in the Season 1 finale, noting how it effectively reinforces the emotional and narrative stakes of the series. Adlakha contrasted this approach with the earlier episodes of Season 3, which he felt downplayed the consequences of violence. He concluded that the episode successfully restores the emotional weight that has been central to Invincible's appeal.