The Spider-Man that was NOT for Kids

Peter’s characterization is damn near PERFECT in this show. He has the right balance of intellectualism and charisma, as well as a healthy amount of assertiveness that is completely lost in modern Spidey media. NPH absolutely nailed it in my eyes, and he’s who I often “hear” when I read the Lee/Ditko and VERY early Romita years

Something I loved about this series is how it's the only one I can remember where Spidey consciously changes his voice in costume when around his loved ones. A small, but pivotal detail in my enjoyment of the series.

It was really nice to hear such a positive take on the show. I've always felt it had a lot of great ideas, and Neil Patrick Harris' portrayal of Peter/Spidey was up there with some of the best imo.

This is easily on my top three Spider-Man shows, standing alongside the 90's animated series and Spectacular.

Who would've thought that a Spiderman show by MTV would actually be really good

The finale was so traumatizing to my 7 year old self, love this show

Correction on the first episode: Turbo Jet was actually based off a VERY VERY VERY obscure spiderman villain, Slyde. He only appeared in one comic during Romita's era. He was a scorned inventor who invented a non-stick frying pan spray that worked 100% effectively. His invention was passed off as dumb by the company he worked for so he became a supervillain instead as revenge. He actually has a REALLY unique power. He coated his suit in his non-stick spray, and absolutely nothing could stick to him or grab him, including Spidermans webs. He was also so slippery that he was able to "slide" on the ground at super speeds, faster than spiderman even. Funny enough, Spider-Man was unable to defeat him and he ended up escaping after ruining his former company's reputation. He was never seen or mentioned again. Turbo Jett and him share very similar qualities. Both African American, both wear a white costume, both travel at huge speeds, both can't be webbed up (jets vibrations melt the webs, slyde's suit can't adhere to anything).

This show absolutely deserved a second season. It's simply amazing, pun intended. The more adult oriented vibe, characters, stories AND to top it off, a masterpiece of a theme song.

And let's not forget the Stan Lee cameo in the final two episodes, where Stan Lee plays not some goofy version of himself, but as a grim old stranger who PUSHES Peter Parker towards vengeance with serious conviction. What also makes this cameo unique is that the Old Man is a lackey or some poor schmuck the Gaines Twins roped into their vengeful scheme of having Spider-Man murder Kraven.

I was so consumed by Spider-Man during this time. Watched every show that came out. I wonder how it holds up.

I like the art-style for the show. It's unique.

I watched this show when i was like 4-5 years old. It was long after the show was canceled and i’m pretty sure i had a DVD of the whole show. I was to young to comprehend the nuances, but i absolutely ADORED the art style and aesthetic.

Loved Mary Jane's design in this series. It definitely feels like it's one made in the early 2000s with details like the Choker, the full bare midriff via Crop Tops and low rise pants, as well as some mild eyeliner; though without feeling dated at all and she looks really great all around. A shorter hairstyle also makes her stand out quite a bit compared to her other well known designs. And oftentimes, I've noticed how the rendering / cel shaded style of the show would make her bellybutton disappear and then reappear in a few shots depending on the camera angle and lightning. Mild animation goof right there.

This show was animated by Mainframe Studios, who also made the first ever fully CGI tv show! These guys were always ambitious about cgi animation and I love them for it

I do not care what anyone says. This Show deserves a season 2.

For being 20 years old this show has aged like fine wine in my opinion I remember watching it as a kid not understanding how violent it truly was it’s honestly such a shame there was only one season and for anyone with Disney plus definitely watch it it’s sold

Loved this as a kid especially the dark tones that establishes being spiderman isn’t all funs and games especially during his collage years dealing with his studies and fighting crime

MJ's death cut straight through me and is one of the only times Ive cried from a cartoon. Absolutely brutal to mess with your audience like that

I like the electro from this show, he was eerie, actually felt like a threat, I wish more villains had that feel, Spider-Man villains are always solid imo

I gotta say, I always loved the colors and feel of this show. It was darker and had so much character. The show itself gives me a sort of melancholy feeling, especially knowing how it ended on a cliffhanger with Peter quitting being Spider-Man. Since there wasn’t anymore seasons that is the ending as of right now, Peter just giving up and living a normal life, which no one could blame him for with how the city hated him. Such a unique Spidey show, a huge shame that so many incredible Spider-Man shows never got finished.