Created by Simon Kinberg and David Wei, Apple TV+’s ‘Invasion’ chronicles an extraterrestrial attack through the eyes of ordinary human beings. As such, the focus shifts from the cosmic proportions of the threat to the psychological effects it causes on those who are left in its wake. Trevante, a soldier, joins Aneesha, a doctor, and Mitsuki, a space communications specialist, in taking a stand against the aliens, especially when humanity is at stake. The final episode of season three ends with Trevante, Nikhil, and Jamila successfully disrupting the mothership’s communications system, causing the entire alien network to shut down. Peace returns to the planet, and Aneesha returns home to celebrate the first day post-invasion. However, with many more mysteries to solve, audiences are eager for this Science Fiction Thriller series to continue. As of writing, Apple TV+ has not greenlit a fourth season, but in the best-case scenario, fans can expect it sometime around 2027.
Season 4 of Invasion Will Likely Focus on Mitsuki’s Alien Abduction
Although the third season ends on a relatively positive note, Mitsuki’s sudden disappearance into a portal serves as a reminder that the aliens aren’t truly gone and might just be biding their time. On one hand, Trevante and Aneesha enjoy the present moment while preparing for the worst, and on the other, Nikhil single-mindedly devotes himself to searching the entire globe for Mitsuki. However, with no clear answers in sight, it is possible that the communications prodigy might not even be on earth as of the season’s closing moments. With that in mind, a continuation of the story opens the doors to the resolution of many threads, with the scope of the narrative potentially expanding to include the wider alien network in space. Given that the extraterrestrial entities have been rapidly evolving with each iteration, their next attack is bound to hit harder than ever. Whether humanity survives the storm or adapts to the change can have a major impact on the narrative’s meaning and scope.
Despite his tragic death, Clark’s legacy lives on in the form of the letter he wrote for his daughter. However, given that we do not get a glimpse into its contents, there is a potential for the words to play a major role in the show’s future. Another lingering thread concerns the Infinitas cult, which has just lost its leader. As the faith and devotion of the cult members cannot just be wished away, the remnants of this violent organization are bound to show up once again. Most importantly, the disruption of the mothership’s functioning does not automatically eliminate all hunter-killer aliens. The leaders of the World Coalition Unit describe the future as a fair fight between humans and the aliens, and while that means things have drastically improved, the battle is far from over, with many twists and turns underway on both the human and non-human fronts.
Season 4 of Invasion Can Expect a Few Exits in the Cast
Given that the third season introduces many new variables to its battle with the extraterrestrial, the same pattern is likely to continue in case a fourth season is greenlit. While actors Shamier Anderson and Golshifteh Farahani can be expected to reprise their respective roles as Trevante Cole and Aneesha Malik, the fates of the other two protagonists, Mitsuki Yamato and Caspar Morrow, hang in the balance. In Mitsuki’s case, the possible alien abduction is most likely a setup for the show’s future trajectories, and in such a scenario, actor Shioli Kutsuna has a strong chance of returning to the show. However, Caspar’s journey with the season ends with the confirmation of his demise, and actor Billy Barratt’s appearance in the final episode echoes a sense of finality, making his return for a possible sequel less likely.
In Caspar’s absence, the audience can expect Jamila and Luke to become the standout presences in a potential season four, with Ryder Evans entering the mix as a wild-card. As such, there is a strong likelihood that India Brown, Azhy Robertson, and Olivia-Mai Barrett will become more prominent presences in the show down the line. The third season is also not without its casualties, with the two prominent deaths in its final stretch being Clark Evans and Marilyn, AKA Infinias. While actors Enver Gjokaj and Erika Alexander have slim chances of reprising their respective roles, their narrative importance brings up the possibility of flashbacks or dream sequences coming into play. On the other hand, Shane Zara’s character, Nikhil Kapur, has turned into one of the show’s most important figures, and that status is likely to continue in a potential continuation of the story.
Season 4 of Invasion Might Focus on the Next Generation’s Dynamic With the Aliens
With the aliens temporarily out of the picture, a potential sequel might bring its lens closer to the interpersonal dynamics that give emotional weight to the show. The binding factor for Trevante and Jamila so far has been their shared grief over Caspar’s death. However, with the closure they have experienced, it is possible for the show to track how they become better human beings who learn from the best of Caspar. On the other end, Aneesha is as likely to spiral downwards as she is to steer through, and the catalyst for either transformation will most likely be her son, Luke. With his supernatural abilities up and running, Luke might become the new beacon of hope for the narrative, further straining the family dynamics in a tussle with the greater good. Given that the WDC is now more eager to hear Trevante out, the audience can expect the protagonists to be in a healthier space than ever, allowing for their intricate character work to shine through.
Unlike Trevante, Luke, and Aneesha, however, Mitsuki is likely in a supernatural plane of existence beyond the scope of human understanding. To that end, she finds herself closer to Trevante in the two years when he was stuck in a vegetative state inside the mothership. If the sequel is greenlit, it is possible to get a peek into that nature of existence and understand what the aliens truly want. Back on earth, Nikhil’s attempts to locate Mitsuki are unlikely to stop any time soon, and a possible fourth season might explore the meanings of this equation. Although it has been vaguely implied that the Dharmax CEO might have feelings for her, whether those feelings blossom into a deeper dynamic depends entirely on Mitsuki’s being located. To that end, the story is at the perfect point where it can find the balance between placing its characters in tight spots and letting them breathe and reveal newer aspects of themselves.
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