Trying to squeeze these arcs into standard TV lengths would be a disaster. We would either get a paced narrative with no character development, or a highlight reel that misses the emotional beats.
If you are going to ask for an hour of my time, every scene must matter. There have been moments where the "b-plots" (like The Immortal's arc) felt like they were stalling for time. However, this is a minor gripe in a landscape that usually suffers from the opposite problem—rushing through storylines to get to the next explosion. invincible episode length
So, the next time you see a 52-minute runtime pop up on your screen, don't groan about the commitment. Get the popcorn. You’re in for a ride. Trying to squeeze these arcs into standard TV
If you sat down to watch the Season 2 finale of Invincible recently, you might have glanced at the clock and done a double-take. Fifty-two minutes? For an animated show? There have been moments where the "b-plots" (like