Spider-Man Show Reviews Spark Reactions

Marvel Studios just dropped a new gem: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. This animated series swings onto Disney+ with high praise from both fans and critics. Starring Hudson Thames as Spider-Man, it launched with the first two episodes on January 29.

A Fresh Spin on Spider-Man’s Tale

Following the path of X-Men ’97, this series leaves a lasting mark. Audiences are captivated by its unique twist on Peter Parker’s saga. Critics applaud Marvel’s bold approach. This includes fresh support characters that invigorate the classic narrative.

Matt Morrison from SuperHeroHype hails the show’s writing and voice acting. However, he finds the animation style lacking. He states, “Changes make Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man seem fresh yet familiar to long-time Spider-fans.”

Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter calls the show “bright, high-energy, and inoffensively young-skewing.” He appreciates its youthful portrayal of Parker, noting, “This is a youthful, wide-eyed approach to Parker and to the story at large.”

From the AV Club, Jarrod Jones admires the show’s maturity. He appreciates how it respects its teen characters, saying, “Treats its teen characters with respect by not insulting their intelligence or limiting their growth.”

Skyrocketing on Rotten Tomatoes

Audiences and critics agree: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man scores high on review sites. It boasts impressive ratings on both Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the show impresses with a 96 percent Tomatometer rating. This is based on 28 reviews. It also scores a 70 percent on the Popcornmeter. Meanwhile, on Metacritic, it holds a respectable 77, derived from 10 critic reviews.

This milestone confirms the series’ success. With such promising reception, this new Spider-Man iteration is set to swing into the hearts of many more fans.