We Was Watching: An Invincible Podcast

Chanel and Brandon
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We Was Banking is the go-to TV recap podcast breaking down Amazon Prime's Invincible, Apple TV For All Mankind and Disney Plus's Daredevil Born Again, from a sharp, unapologetic Black perspective. We deliver deep episode recaps, character breakdowns, wild fan theories, superhero chaos, political intrigue, and cultural commentary. Smart, funny, and insightful analysis connecting power, morality, family, and identity. Perfect for fans who want more than surface-level recaps.

  1. 3D AGO

    Invincible Season 4 Episode 7 - Vultrim Goes Full Krypton

    This might be the most INSANE episode of Invincible ever.Season 4 Episode 7 takes everything to the next level — Thragg’s origin, Viltrum’s destruction, Oliver’s brutal injury, and a war that’s now headed straight for Earth.Brandon & Chanel break down the chaos, the emotional hits, and what this means for the finale.🔥 What Happens in Episode 7👑 Thragg’s origin story revealed (and it’s DARK)⚔️ Viltrumites forced into a survival-of-the-strongest purge🚀 Coalition launches a full assault on Viltrum💉 Tech Jacket uses Sinlak Beetle compound to weaken Viltrumites🪐 Space Racer prepares the Infinity Ray💥 The Viltrum Battle (Next-Level Chaos)Thragg is waiting — he already knows they’re comingMassive fight breaks out in orbitSpace Racer unleashes RagnarsNolan confronts Thragg (doesn’t go well…)👉 Then everything goes left.😳 Oliver Gets DESTROYEDDisobeys orders and attacks Thragg soloThragg responds by:Ripping off his jawTearing off his arm💀 One of the most brutal scenes in the entire series.🧠 Nolan’s Plan Changes EverythingTeam drills into Viltrum’s coreSpace Racer fires the Infinity Ray💥 Viltrum is COMPLETELY DESTROYED👉 The Viltrumite Empire just lost its home.⚠️ Then It Gets Worse…Thragg kills Thaedus instantlyCaptures Nolan and nearly kills himBeats Mark to the brink of deathStops killing them… only because Viltrumites are too few left🚨 Ending TwistWeeks later… Mark wakes upOliver survives (barely)Allen is now leading the Coalition😳 Thragg and remaining Viltrumites are heading to…👉 EARTH.🧠 Why This Episode MattersCompletely changes the power structure of the galaxyRemoves Viltrum as a home basePushes Thragg into full war modeRaises the stakes for the finale to MAX level🎧 Listen to Brandon & Chanel – WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCy...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📲 Twitter:@WeWasWatching📸 Instagram:@wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe on YouTube:   / @wewaswatching  🔍 SEO KeywordsInvincible Season 4 Episode 7 recapThragg origin Invincible explainedViltrum destroyed InvincibleOliver injured InvincibleMark vs Thragg fightInvincible Viltrumite WarInvincible episode 7 breakdownInvincible podcast recap#Invincible #InvincibleSeason4 #Thragg #OmniMan #Viltrumites #AmazonPrime #WeWasWatching #TVRecap

    1h 13m

  2. APR 12

    Bonus Episode: Heated Heated Rivalry Discussion

    Brandon finally watched Heated Rivalry and him and Chanel get into it

    58 min

  3. APR 11

    Invincible S4E6 Recap: Nolan Takes the Boys to Yellowstone

    The Viltrumite War is HERE — and it’s already devastating.Invincible Season 4 Episode 6 (“You Look Horrible”) takes everything the season has been building and finally unleashes it. Full-scale war, massive betrayals, and one of the most important character arcs in the show:👉 Nolan… actually trying to be a father.Brandon & Chanel break down the action-packed and emotional episode that pushes Invincible into its endgame phase.🔥 What Happens in Episode 6🪐 The Coalition officially declares war on the Viltrumites🩸 Thragg responds with a brutal counterattack⚔️ Massive battle on Telescria🧠 A mole inside the Coalition is revealed🚀 The war escalates toward a final showdown on Viltrum💥 Big Moments💀 Nolan builds a memorial for Conquest (controversial 👀)🤕 Mark slowly recovers from near death🧬 Oliver struggles with identity, anger, and his place in the war🐛 Nolan vs giant alien creature (classic Invincible chaos)🔫 Allen, Tech Jacket, and Space Racer join the fight🧠 Nolan & Oliver = Episode MVPsOliver confronts Nolan about being a “mistake”Nolan FINALLY opens up about his past and regretsTheir relationship begins to heal👉 This is the most human Omni-Man has ever felt.⚠️ The War Gets WorseCoalition starts gaining ground… brieflyThragg launches a devastating surprise attackEntire defense system sabotaged from withinHuge losses on both sides👉 The Viltrumites aren’t just strong — they’re strategic.😳 The TwistA long-term mole inside the Coalition is exposedBetrayed out of fear that Viltrumites would winThragg retreats… but not for long👉 Next move: attack Viltrum itself.🧠 Why This Episode MattersFully transitions the season into WAR modeDevelops Nolan into a more complex characterShows Oliver’s emotional growthRaises the stakes to galaxy-level consequences🎧 Listen to Brandon & Chanel – WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCy...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📲 Twitter:@WeWasWatching📸 Instagram:@wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe on YouTube:   / @wewaswatching  🔍 SEO KeywordsInvincible Season 4 Episode 6 recapInvincible war beginsThragg attack explainedOmni Man Oliver relationshipInvincible Telescria battleViltrumite War breakdownInvincible episode 6 reviewInvincible podcast recap#Invincible #InvincibleSeason4 #OmniMan #Thragg #Viltrumites #AmazonPrime #WeWasWatching #TVRecap

    53 min

  4. APR 6

    Invincible Season 4 Episode 5 - Mark Spills His Guts

    Invincible just reminded everyone why this show is elite.After a shaky Episode 4, Season 4 Episode 5 (“Give Us a Moment”) delivers one of the most brutal, emotional, and important episodes of the entire series.From Nolan’s failed apology… to Mark getting absolutely destroyed by Conquest… this episode flips the season back into full gear.Brandon & Chanel break it all down.🔥 What Happens in Episode 5🧠 Nolan tries to reconnect with Mark — and fails💔 Debbie absolutely destroys Nolan’s apology🦸‍♀️ Tech Jacket (Zoe) officially joins the fight🚀 Mark decides to leave Earth and join the Coalition👶 Oliver insists on going to war (and actually does it)🍽️ One last Grayson family dinner before everything changes💥 The Conquest Fight (INSANE)Conquest ambushes the team mid-flightBrutally attacks OliverTaunts Mark about EveFight goes FULL savage mode👉 And then…Conquest punches a hole through Mark’s bodyMark STILL manages to choke him outBoth end up nearly dead💀 Easily one of the most violent fights in Invincible history.🧠 Key Character MomentsNolan realizing he’s lost BOTH Debbie and OliverDebbie refusing to forgive — and meaning itMark choosing to fight for the universe, not his fatherEve still hiding her pregnancy (big problem coming 👀)⚠️ Ending + What It MeansMark is barely alive after the fightNolan and Oliver find him brokenAllen & Tech Jacket secretly surviveThragg is coming… and he’s NOT happy👉 The Viltrumite War has officially begun.🧠 Why This Episode MattersFixes the momentum after Episode 4Raises the stakes to a new levelShows Mark isn’t just changing… he’s breakingSets up Thragg as the ultimate threat🎧 Listen to Brandon & Chanel – WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCy...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📲 Twitter:@WeWasWatching📸 Instagram:@wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe on YouTube:   / @wewaswatching  🔍 SEO KeywordsInvincible Season 4 Episode 5 recapInvincible Conquest fight explainedMark vs Conquest brutal sceneNolan Debbie scene InvincibleViltrumite War beginsInvincible episode 5 breakdownTech Jacket InvincibleInvincible podcast recap#Invincible #InvincibleSeason4 #Conquest #OmniMan #MarkGrayson #AmazonPrime #WeWasWatching #TVRecapWe Was Watching

    1h 11m

  5. APR 3

    For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 2 - OG Ed is Back

    Ed Baldwin just pulled a prison break… on Mars. For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 2 (“The Hard Six”) takes the slow-burn premiere and hits the gas — with a daring jailbreak, a possible conspiracy on Mars, and one of the biggest discoveries in human history: 👉 Life might exist on Titan. Brandon & Chanel break down everything from Ed’s reckless rescue mission to the deeper mystery behind the first murder on Mars. 🚔 Lee Jung-gil arrested and set for extradition to Earth🕵️‍♀️ Celia Boyd uncovers a deeper conspiracy involving illegal “Crater” labor🌌 Evidence suggests the victim wasn’t just random — something bigger is happening🚀 Helios discovers protein formation on Titan → possible alien life🧠 Kelly pushes for a manned mission to Saturn🍝 Baldwin family tension explodes (again)Plans a Mars jailbreak for LeeDefies orders AND his own failing healthLeads a slow-speed but intense Hopper escapeRisks everything for loyalty👉 Classic Ed: reckless, emotional, and legendary. Was Lee framed?What is Kuragin doing on Mars at night?Who are the undocumented “Crater” workers?And is this really the first murder on Mars… or a cover-up?The Titan storyline might be the most important arc of the season: Discovery of life beyond Earth changes EVERYTHINGKelly’s ambition vs corporate cautionA race is now on to claim one of humanity’s biggest discoveriesEd vs Alex — a brutal generational clashAlex left feeling guilty before Ed’s missionAleida and Kelly under pressure from EarthThe Baldwin legacy shifting to the next generationEd completes the mission… but: 👉 He’s found slumped in the cockpit👉 His health may finally be catching up to him Is this the end of Ed Baldwin? 🎧 Listen to Brandon & Chanel – WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST 🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae 🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856 📲 Twitter:@WeWasWatching 📸 Instagram:@wewaswatching 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1 For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 2 recapEd Baldwin prison break MarsLee Jung gil murder explainedTitan life discovery For All MankindFor All Mankind S5E2 breakdownMars conspiracy KuraginApple TV sci fi recapFor All Mankind podcast 🚀 What Happens in Episode 2🔥 Ed Baldwin Goes FULL Ed🧠 The Bigger Mystery🌌 Huge Sci-Fi Shift💔 Character Moments That Hit🚨 Ending Cliffhanger🔍 SEO Keywords#ForAllMankind #AppleTVPlus #Mars #SciFi #SpaceRace #TVRecap #WeWasWatching #Season5

    41 min

  6. APR 1

    Paradise Season 4 Recap - Sterling K Cruise

    Paradise Season 2 Episode 8 just changed EVERYTHING… but did it break the show?In “Exodus,” the series swings big — AI that can predict (or manipulate) time, a full bunker meltdown, multiple character deaths, and a finale that raises one huge question:👉 Are there still stakes… or can everything be undone?Brandon & Chanel break down the explosive (and controversial) penultimate episode of Paradise Season 2.🔥 What Happens in Episode 8🧠 Link’s AI “Alex” origin story — and its terrifying abilities⏳ The reveal that the AI may be bending time itself🚨 The bunker meltdown and Exodus protocol activated💥 Multiple deaths: Anders, Geiger… and possibly Verdugo earlier👨‍👩‍👧 Xavier and Teri reunited with their kids🛗 The elevator rescue scene with Presley & Hadley🔫 Link vs Xavier tension finally boiling over🤯 The reveal: Dylan is Sinatra’s son??💔 Sinatra’s Final SacrificeSinatra stays behind to seal the bunkerWalks through collapsing Paradise as the dome caves inDies alongside a vision of young Dylan👉 A huge moment… but does it actually stick?🧠 The Big Problem: Time Travel + AIThis episode introduces a dangerous concept:Alex doesn’t just predict the future…It may already know outcomes before they happenWhich raises major issues:Are characters actually making choices?Or are they just following a loop that already exists?And if time can be manipulated… do any deaths matter?⚠️ Was This Episode a Turning Point (for better or worse)?Massive spectacle ✔️Big reveals ✔️Emotional payoff… questionable ❌👉 The biggest critique:The show might be sacrificing real stakes for sci-fi twists.🚀 Final Setup for What’s NextA second bunker revealed under DenverXavier now tasked with finding AlexThe future of humanity possibly in the hands of AILink and Xavier’s paths now fully intertwined🎧 Listen to Brandon & Chanel – WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCy...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📲 Twitter:@WeWasWatching📸 Instagram:@wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatchin...🔍 SEO KeywordsParadise Season 2 Episode 8 recapParadise Exodus explainedSinatra death ParadiseParadise AI Alex explainedParadise time travel theorySterling K Brown Paradise recapParadise Disney Hulu breakdownParadise podcast recap#Paradise #TVRecap #SciFi #SterlingKBrown #WeWasWatching #SeasonFinale #AI #TimeTravel

    1h 47m

  7. MAR 30

    Invincible Season 4 Episode 4 - Mark Goes To Hell

    Season 4 Episode 4, “Hurm,” completely shifts gears — pulling Mark into a supernatural side quest with Damien Darkblood, Satan, and a brand-new demon threat. But with the Viltrumite War looming, fans are asking:👉 Was this the right time for this story?Brandon & Chanel break down the most controversial episode of the season so far — what worked, what didn’t, and what it means moving forward.🔥 What Happens in Episode 4😈 Damien Darkblood returns — and summons Mark to the UnderRealm🔥 Introduction of Volcanikka and the war for Hell👑 The Molten Crown and Satan’s true form reveal🐺 Mark vs Cerberus (light work 😤)⚔️ Final battle with Volcanikka and the Darkblood Clan🧠 Major lore drop: Heaven might not exist in this universe??💥 The REAL Storylines That Matter🧠 Mark dealing with guilt and becoming more violent🟡 Return of the classic blue-and-yellow suit🤰 Eve is pregnant… and hasn’t told Mark yet🏠 Debbie moving on with Paul (and Mark struggling with it)🪐 Nolan & Allen return → The Viltrumite War is here🤔 Was This Episode a Miss?Let’s be real:This episode feels like a detourThe Hell storyline wasn’t in the comicsAnd it drops right in the middle of HUGE momentumBut…It gives Mark a rare emotional reset momentAdds world-building (even if it’s weird)And sets up future supernatural threats👉 The question is: Did we need this right now?🧠 Key TakeawaysMark isn’t okay — but he’s tryingThe war is officially beginningOliver’s arc is still evolvingAnd Invincible might be expanding beyond just sci-fi into full cosmic/supernatural territory🎧 Listen to Brandon & Chanel – WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCy...🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📲 Twitter:@WeWasWatching📸 Instagram:@wewaswatching🔔 Subscribe on YouTube:   / @wewaswatching  🔍 SEO KeywordsInvincible Season 4 Episode 4 recapInvincible Hurm explainedDamien Darkblood returnInvincible Hell episodeVolcanikka InvincibleOmni Man returns season 4Invincible review episode 4Invincible podcast recap#Invincible #InvincibleSeason4 #OmniMan #MarkGrayson #AmazonPrime #TVRecap #WeWasWatching

    1h 22m

  8. MAR 28

    For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 1 - Mars Murders

    The future is here… and it’s already breaking down. For All Mankind returns with Season 5, Episode 1 — “First Light” — and after a massive time jump to 2012, the show shifts into its endgame era. New characters rise, old legends fade, and Mars is no longer just a frontier… it’s a full society with real problems. Including something the series has never seen before: 👉 A possible murder on Mars. Brandon & Chanel break down the premiere and everything it sets up for the final stretch of one of Apple TV+’s best shows. ⏩ Major time jump brings us closer to present day (2012)🧓 Ed Baldwin still on Mars — hiding Stage 3 cancer🌌 Kelly’s Goldilocks asteroid mission hits a wall💼 Aleida forced to cut funding and make brutal leadership calls🔒 Margo still in prison — but back in the story in a big way🏙️ Dev pushing the ambitious (and risky) Mars city “Meru”🎓 First Mars high school graduation class🧭 Alex (Kelly’s son) searching for purpose🧱 Lily caught between Earth-bound future and Mars loyalty✊ Rising activism and unrest on Mars👉 The show is clearly passing the torch — but not without friction. 🧑‍🚀 Alex discovers a body on the Martian surface🚨 Initially ruled a suicide… but it doesn’t add up🧠 Celia Boyd pushes deeper → confirms it’s a murder👀 First suspect? Lee Jung-Gil👉 This could change EVERYTHING about life on Mars. Season 5 isn’t just a continuation — it’s a reset + setup for the endgame: New generation stepping into powerOld characters facing consequences (and mortality)Mars evolving into a real, flawed societyThe first true crime in space 👀🎧 Listen to Brandon & Chanel – WE WAS WATCHING PODCAST 🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2WCylyV4QUrDQWJOFyb?si=4df72d17cc5d4fae 🍎 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-was-watching-podcast/id1640612856 📲 Twitter:@WeWasWatching 📸 Instagram:@wewaswatching 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WeWasWatching?sub_confirmation=1 For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 1 recapFirst Light explainedFor All Mankind Mars murderEd Baldwin cancer storylineKelly Goldilocks asteroidFor All Mankind next generationApple TV sci fi recapFor All Mankind podcast 🚀 What Happens in Episode 1🌱 The Next Generation Takes Over🔍 The Big Twist: Murder on Mars💥 Why This Premiere Matters🔍 SEO Keywords#ForAllMankind #AppleTVPlus #SciFi #Mars #SpaceDrama #TVRecap #WeWasWatching #Season5

    37 min
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We Was Banking is the go-to TV recap podcast breaking down Amazon Prime's Invincible, Apple TV For All Mankind and Disney Plus's Daredevil Born Again, from a sharp, unapologetic Black perspective. We deliver deep episode recaps, character breakdowns, wild fan theories, superhero chaos, political intrigue, and cultural commentary. Smart, funny, and insightful analysis connecting power, morality, family, and identity. Perfect for fans who want more than surface-level recaps.

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