Series review Let's be honest it's not terrible but not spectacular
At first, I agree Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man had a very rocky start, struggling to find its footing with some not so great storytelling choices. However, by the end, it turned into something truly unique, delivering some of the best Spider-Man storytelling since the spectacular Spider-Man (still personal #1). The character development, emotional arcs, and action sequences improved significantly, making it a four course meal that starts weird but keeps getting better after each course (literally during the time of writing this, this series episodes was split into 4 weeks).
That being said, it's far from perfect. One of its biggest missteps is how it nearly erases Uncle Ben's importance. By having Ben die before Peter gets his powers and shifting the iconic "With great power, comes great responsibility" to other characters, the show diminishes a fundamental part of Spider-Man's and Peter Parker's origin. Both Uncle Ben and Aunt May played crucial roles in shaping Peter into the hero he becomes, and this change weakens that foundation and disrespects the original work (I know not everything has to be comic accurate but that argument is situational. Which in this case uncle being the starting point for Spider-Man being good & having moral lines, while aunt May is the continuous for Peter to work hard & biggest driving force in protecting those he loves) (-1)
Another major flaw is the animation quality. For a series that has been in development for years, the animation is barely decent and, frankly, subpar by today's standards. When compared to anime that release on a weekly or yearly basis, they maintain fluid action, stunning visuals, and high production values. This show feels outdated. Given the long production time, one would expect something far more polished, but instead, we get something that looks underwhelming, especially for a modern animated superhero series made by MARVEL/DISNEY. (-1)
Also loses half a point for that beginning but came back strong so gain half a point.
Despite these issues, the series still shines in many ways. The writing eventually finds its groove, the emotional weight of Peter's journey lands well, and it closes on a high note that leaves more stories to be told in the future. It's a fantastic addition to Spider-Man's animated legacy, just not a flawless one. Because of these shortcomings, it falls short of being a perfect 10, but it's still a strong and enjoyable watch for fans of the web-slinger. 8/10 is the perfect rating for this series.
That being said, it's far from perfect. One of its biggest missteps is how it nearly erases Uncle Ben's importance. By having Ben die before Peter gets his powers and shifting the iconic "With great power, comes great responsibility" to other characters, the show diminishes a fundamental part of Spider-Man's and Peter Parker's origin. Both Uncle Ben and Aunt May played crucial roles in shaping Peter into the hero he becomes, and this change weakens that foundation and disrespects the original work (I know not everything has to be comic accurate but that argument is situational. Which in this case uncle being the starting point for Spider-Man being good & having moral lines, while aunt May is the continuous for Peter to work hard & biggest driving force in protecting those he loves) (-1)
Another major flaw is the animation quality. For a series that has been in development for years, the animation is barely decent and, frankly, subpar by today's standards. When compared to anime that release on a weekly or yearly basis, they maintain fluid action, stunning visuals, and high production values. This show feels outdated. Given the long production time, one would expect something far more polished, but instead, we get something that looks underwhelming, especially for a modern animated superhero series made by MARVEL/DISNEY. (-1)
Also loses half a point for that beginning but came back strong so gain half a point.
Despite these issues, the series still shines in many ways. The writing eventually finds its groove, the emotional weight of Peter's journey lands well, and it closes on a high note that leaves more stories to be told in the future. It's a fantastic addition to Spider-Man's animated legacy, just not a flawless one. Because of these shortcomings, it falls short of being a perfect 10, but it's still a strong and enjoyable watch for fans of the web-slinger. 8/10 is the perfect rating for this series.
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- 18 feb 2025