Apple TV+’s sci-fi seriesInvasionis set to return for season 3 this week, but the show’s creator, Simon Kinberg, has already stated that he has plans for another season.Invasionhas gotten mixed reviews from audiences and critics, so its future will depend on howInvasionseason 3is received.
Invasionseason 1 divided viewers with its slow-burn approach and disparate character stories.Invasionseason 2’s endingset the stage for a much bigger season 3 that will need to explore the show’s biggest questions.Invasionseason 3’s trailerhints that the upcoming episodes will do just that while infusing the series with more action.
In an interview withScreenRant, Simon Kinberg shared his hopes that audiences would respond well toInvasionseason 3, allowing him to complete his vision of a four-season show. Kinberg also teased that season 3 would provide some much-needed answers while leaving a few threads open for the story to continue. Read his full quote below:
Obviously, it’s ultimately up to the audience, but I’d always imagined that this was a four-season show. At the end of this season, there are some things that have some measure of closure, and there are some things that are still open, and I think there’s still real ground to cover with these characters. But, you know, that’s out of my hands, and really up to the audience.
What Simon Kinberg’s Comments Mean For Invasion
Back in 2023,Simon Kinberg outlined his hopes forInvasion, noting that he had plans for seasons 3 and 4. Now thatInvasionseason 3 is almost here, Kinberg’s plans are closer to fruition than ever. Simon’s new comments only confirm thathis vision for the series has remained impressively stable in the intervening years.
Kinberg’s earlier conception ofInvasionhighlighted that he viewed the different seasons as acts of a film, where the action is gradually building before coming to a big climax and resolution. If this remains true, thenKinberg’s comments both bode well for the increased action in season 3and mean season 4 could have something bigger in store.
Invasion’s slow pace has been a sticking point since season 1, but Simon Kinberg’s assertion that season 3 will provide some closure means audiences may finally get the answers we’ve waited for. Additionally, leaving a few doors open to continue the story in a final season meansthe show’s creators are still hopeful they can complete the gripping sci-fi epic.
Our Take On Simon Kinberg’s Invasion Season 4 Plans
Simon Kinberg is right to note that audience reception ofInvasionseason 3 will play an important role in determining whether he and co-creator David Weil will be able to bring the story to its planned conclusion. However, given thatInvasionhas received mixed reviews in the past and has still been renewed,it seems like Apple supports the series.
Invasionseason 1 felt like a drama series, slowly introducing its lead characters and their struggles.Invasionseason 2 then added more excitement and interaction with the aliens, so Kinberg’s initial plans seem to still be intact. If this is the case for season 3, thenaudiences will be in for an action-packed, alien-centric treat.
This may appeal to sci-fi audiences more than seasons 1 and 2, meaningInvasion’s ratings could rise anyway. Given what Simon Kinberg has revealed about his season 4 plans and the time that viewers have already invested inInvasion, it would be a shame for the series to end prematurely, so I’m hoping season 3 can deliver on Kinberg’s plans.
