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Marvel's Spider-Man

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show2017

71%

WISE Score

7.5

TMDB

Yet another Spider-Man origin story, this time in 2017 animated form—competent superhero action but nothing groundbreaking.

7.5

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Marvel's Spider-Man

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2017

71%

WISE Score

7.5

TMDB

Yet another Spider-Man origin story, this time in 2017 animated form—competent superhero action but nothing groundbreaking.

7.5

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Screenwise Verdict

This is a perfectly fine Spider-Man animated series that checks the boxes: origin story, teen angst, superhero action, responsibility themes. The problem? It's fine. Not great, not terrible, just... fine.

The 2017 animation style is already aging, and kids who've seen Into the Spider-Verse or No Way Home might find this version a bit bland. The TMDB score of 7.5 confirms it: competent, watchable, forgettable. It teaches good lessons about responsibility and courage, and the action violence is appropriate for the target age.

If your kid is deep in a Spider-Man phase and has exhausted the movies, sure, throw this on. But if you're looking for must-watch animated superhero content, there are stronger options out there. It won't hurt them, but it probably won't wow them either.

Part of Spider-Man — which one fits which age, and what to watch in what order.

Age Fit

Best for elementary through middle school kids (roughly 6-13) who are into Marvel superheroes. The action is age-appropriate but constant, and the emotional weight of Uncle Ben's death requires some maturity. Teens will likely find it too juvenile compared to Spider-Verse or MCU films.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Centers on a teen hero learning responsibility after tragedy (uncle's death), models courage and intelligence despite insecurity. Superhero action violence is present but tonally appropriate for the genre. Themes of adapting to change and using power responsibly are emotionally healthy, though the inciting tragedy and ongoing combat scenarios prevent a higher score.

Imaginative

Superhero premise with sci-fi elements (radioactive spider, powers) offers some imaginative scenarios, but this is a well-worn Spider-Man origin story that doesn't break new ground. Animation format allows for creative visuals and action sequences. The 'new student adapting to powers' setup invites exploration of identity themes, but it's a familiar Marvel formula.

Safe

Typical Marvel superhero action violence—punches, web-slinging combat, villains—but no gore, nudity, or inappropriate content. Uncle's death is a known story beat that's handled appropriately for the genre. Kids mode available on platform. The death scene and ongoing peril situations are expected in Spider-Man content, making it predictable rather than shocking, though younger viewers may find some action intense.

Enriching

Classic 'with great power comes great responsibility' moral framework teaches accountability and courage. Peter's journey from insecure teen to hero models growth and resilience. However, as a 2017 animated series, it's primarily entertainment-focused superhero fare without deep cognitive challenges or unique ethical complexity. TMDB rating of 7.455 suggests decent quality but not exceptional.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Classic Spider-Man 'responsibility' themes teach accountability and courage in an accessible animated format
Peter Parker's journey from insecure teen to hero models resilience and adapting to major life changes
Superhero action without graphic violence makes it appropriate for elementary/middle school viewers
Animation allows for creative web-slinging sequences and sci-fi elements that live-action can't always pull off

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What to Watch For

Uncle Ben's death is the catalyst—expect that emotional beat and ongoing references to loss
Constant superhero combat and peril situations, though not graphic
This is the 2017 series, not the acclaimed Spider-Verse films or PS4 game—manage expectations accordingly
At 7+ years old now, animation style and references may feel dated to kids used to more recent Marvel content

Conversation Starters

"If you suddenly got superpowers like Peter, what's the first thing you'd want to do? What's the most responsible thing you should do?"
"Peter feels insecure even though he's smart and brave. What makes you feel insecure sometimes, and how do you handle it?"
"Why do you think Uncle Ben's advice about responsibility matters so much to Peter? What advice from adults sticks with you?"
"How would you balance being a regular student with being a secret superhero? What would be the hardest part?"

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