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Helen Shang

Writer

Helen Shang is a television writer and producer whose credits include Invincible, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Hawaii Five-0, and 13 Reasons Why.

Role: Writer
Years Active: 2010-present
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Invincible Role

Shang is credited as a writer on Invincible, contributing to the series in 2025 during its third season. The credit adds a superhero animated series to a résumé built mostly in live-action drama, spanning broadcast procedurals, young-adult streaming shows, and premium genre television.

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Career and Notable Roles

Shang broke into the industry through the CBS Diversity Writers Mentorship Program in 2010 and went on to work as a story editor and writer on the seventh season of Hawaii Five-0, write two episodes of 13 Reasons Why while serving as the show's co-producer, and hold writer and producer credits on The Man Who Fell to Earth. She has also been a co-producer on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and contributed to series including Hannibal, Welcome to Derry, and Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Helen Shang?

Helen Shang is a television writer and producer whose credits include Invincible, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Hawaii Five-0, and 13 Reasons Why.

What did Helen Shang do on Invincible?

Shang is credited as a writer on Invincible, contributing to the series in 2025 during its third season, adding a superhero animated series to a résumé built mostly in live-action drama.

How did Helen Shang break into television writing?

Shang broke into the industry through the CBS Diversity Writers Mentorship Program in 2010, then worked as a story editor and writer on the seventh season of Hawaii Five-0.

What other shows has Helen Shang written for?

Shang wrote two episodes of 13 Reasons Why while serving as the show's co-producer, and holds writer and producer credits on The Man Who Fell to Earth.

Has Helen Shang worked on other genre TV shows?

Shang has been a co-producer on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and has contributed to series including Hannibal, Welcome to Derry, and Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Invincible anime series, manga, and official materials. Invincible was created by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, published by Image Comics / Skybound, and animated by Skybound Animation. All rights to Invincible and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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