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Um, Nolan comes from a horrible planet.

This is like take Superman’s origin and twist into something General Zod would like to do and here you go, we’ve got Nolan.

Viltrum seeks to rule the universe. But you know, conquering planets takes resources and it can spread them too thin. Instead, they just send one person off to destroy the defenses for the planet, paving the way for the invasion.

How lovely. And Nolan speaks about this place as though it is some great planet and wonderful society. Then he goes on a mass murder spree to prove some point to his son.

I’m not sure what the point was. Something about how pointless it is to save any human lives because they die so soon because Nolan and the other Viltrumites live for so long. Apparently, that means it’s worthless to them or some BS.

Because that’s all Nolan did this entire episode was spout BS at his son to make him understand something that can never be understood. Other than by the people of this sick and twisted race. Horrible.

He literally crushed a man’s hand because he could. Because he was upset with his son.

Destroyed countless lives.

Forced Mark to watch countless people die.

And here’s the thing I don’t get. I think at one point, Nolan is all upset with himself for allowing Mark to be raised like a human. Like that’s the core problem. He let his son be raised amongst these people, live there for 17 years and tell him nothing of Viltrum and then expected Mark to be thrilled about this turn of events.

Like yes, that’s part of the problem for why he’s not agreeing with everything you’re saying. He was raised by Debbie to be a good person while you were raised by evil villains trying to take over the universe. You can see how those would clash.

But dude, if you had tried to raise Mark more like a Viltrumite you would have tipped your hand sooner. I doubt Debbie would have liked you beating on their child like this. Or anything else that came out of your mouth.

I mean, she was listening to the whole thing with Cecil and didn’t like anything you had to say.

Including when you called her a pet, you sick piece of crap.

After this episode, I really hate Nolan.

I was really there would be something about all of this that could feel redeemable to me. But no. Not really. He doesn’t appear to love his wife. Which confuses me because why did he want her to trust him so badly if he didn’t care about what she thought?

Very strange. I thought there might be some affection there. Not that I don’t love my pets, but I don’t marry, have children with, nor do I need to explain any of my actions to them. I mean, mostly. They’re cats. They do demand answers from time to time. Mostly about why dinner was late two days ago.

Calling Debbie a pet was bad enough. Murdering the Guardians. Then the mass killing spree that caused my jaw to remain on the floor for most of the episode was bad enough.

The worst was watching Nolan beat the stuffing out of his son.

Promising to kill him and just make another because 17 years is nothing to him. A blink of eye. How much he hated this planet and was grateful that his time here was ending.

He spent so long amongst humanity. With his wife. Raising their son. Only for it to be revealed that he hates everything here. All of it.

And even when he stops pounding on his son, I’m not even sure that’s down out of love or regret or any emotions since I’m not certain he has any.

I was actually super surprised he stopped. For a moment, I really did think he was going to kill Mark.

Or that Mark would somehow gain the upper hand.

I did not for a second think that Nolan would just randomly come to his senses remembering his son playing a baseball game. Something else he called a waste of time.

Like dude, do you do anything for fun? Just to enjoy yourself? Or is all about conquering for you? Because that sounds like a shitty life and I think the Viltrumites need to take a nap on a beach somewhere. Just chill people.

You’re so freaking intense about things for no reason.

We must be the only empire! Okay, then what?

Like why? Dream of chiller things, please.

After this episode, I just feel so bad for Debbie and Mark. She’s devastated that her 20 some odd year relationship with the love of her life appeared to be little more than a lie. A cover. A chance to see if they could have children with humans or something. She didn’t mean to him what he meant to her.

Watched her son beaten within an inch of his life unable to help him.

Watched countless people die at the hands of her husband in the name of proving some stupid point.

Actually, the only point he proved is that he’s a heartless bastard.

Mark was beaten near to death by his father. Used to kill people. And is watching his mother suffer. All while debating if he still wants to be the hero he thought his father was. Only to decide yes and discover that his world was marked for Viltrum takeover and Allen had come to warn him.

Which, sorry buddy, you’re a little late.

It was hilarious though. A much-needed chuckle after the horrifying episode.

Loved that the Guardians disobeyed Cecil and went to mitigate the damage Omni-Man and Invincible were making. Imagine how much worse the death count would have been if not for them.

Which, Cecil, dude. I get that you wanted them fresh for Nolan, but I doubt it would have helped. He was about to kill his son until he said something sweet.

I loved William and Eve appearing at Mark’s house to help whenever they could. Which did not make Amber look good at the end when she only appears to take Mark back after seeing what happened to him. Eve and William were trying their best to make the transition home easier.

Amber only returned when it was easier for her.

I’m not sure I’m liking her nearly as much as I was before. Especially given the knowledge that she knew he was Invincible and was still pissed because he lied. He wasn’t ready to tell you yet! I don’t have to bare my soul to someone just because we start dating. That’s literally what the dating is for. To get to know each other. Take a chill pill.

I loved Cecil kindly offering to be there. Taking care of all the small details so they wouldn’t have to worry about anything.

I know Debbie wanted to yell at him, but I agreed with him. Because yes, screaming does feel nice when you’re angry at the universe for being so unfair. However, I also really appreciate people who take crap from my plate when I’m in turmoil. Yes, thank you. One less thing to worry about.

It’s more helpful than anyone will ever understand unless you’re suffering under the weight of so many things and someone just picks one up for you. Like, let me get this for you. Resolves the issue without you and just lets you breathe for two seconds without that crushing weight. It’s heaven. And feels like true care and comfort in a shitty situation.

So yes, I agree with Cecil. Having things squared away so you can focus on that emotional rollercoaster you’re on, is exactly the kind of thing I love.

Cecil is actually a good dude.

It’s a really nice surprise. Guys like him are usually super two-faced and shady. Which Cecil is. But also, he’s pretty upfront about both of those things too. He’s over there basically saying, ‘I know I suck. I know I’m doing some shady shit, but I’m trying to keep the planet safe, and everyone else’s hands clean. Okay? I don’t like it either.’

Which changes the entire vibe of evil government dude to a human being made shitty choices for the greater good and so others don’t have to. Much more trustworthy too because I know him. I know what he’s about.

He’s not putting up a false front or pretending to be on some moral high ground.

He just like, ‘I’ve made questionable choices. I know it. I own it. I won’t apologize for it because I thought it was the best in a bad situation. You don’t want to walk a mile in my shoes. Let me carry this shitty burden.’

Really love Cecil, honestly.

Lastly, I can’t help but wonder where Nolan is going. It’s not like he can go home now that he abandoned his post. Can he? Also, just because he left doesn’t mean that the rest of his kind won’t still be coming to conquer Earth, will it?

I don’t want to imagine an army of Nolans coming to conquer the world. Yikes!

It is nice to know that the rest of the universe isn’t just taking the Viltrum Empire taking over everything lightly. I also loved Allen rushing to inform Invincible. Very sweet of him. Even though he was too late. Could have used that information the first time you popped by.

Now, how long until Nolan returns? Or more like him show up?

Hope Mark is more up to the task of taking them on. Plus, I think we should join the group opposing Viltrum. See if that helps.

Well, that was a first season. I wonder what’s going to happen now. Off to season two!

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