"Spider-Man" (2003) TV series

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Creators:

Steve Ditko
Stan Lee

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

11 July 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Animation | Drama | Sci-Fi | Action | Crime | Thriller

Plot:

A young man with spider like abilities fights crime as a superhero in New York City while trying to have a normal personal life.

Plot Keywords:

Spider-Man | Superhero | Spider | Death | Power

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Neil Patrick Harris	...	Peter Parker / ... (13 episodes, 2003)
Lisa Loeb	...	Mary Jane Watson (13 episodes, 2003)
Ian Ziering	...	Harry Osborn (13 episodes, 2003)
Angelle Brooks	...	Indira 'Indy' Daimonji (7 episodes, 2003)
SuChin Pak	...	Alison Tomita (7 episodes, 2003)

Also Known As:

"Spider-Man: The New Animated Series" (Canada: English title) (DVD box title) (USA) (DVD box title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Canada:G (Ontario/Quebec) (video rating) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) (video rating) | Brazil:Livre | USA:TV-PG

Company:

Adelaide Productions

Trivia:

Shikata was originally meant to be the character of Kraven The Hunter.

Quotes:

Spider-Man: [to Electro] It's lights out time, static man.

Movie Connections:

Version of "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends" (1981)

Now THIS is more like it!

Truly the BEST ever incarnation of Spiderman and the best animated show EVER!!! Compared to previous animated Spidey's this was bold move, taking it in new, more mature and realistic directions. The 60's and 90's shows seem tame and childish in comparison.

Taking place after the Spider-Man movie this show revolves around the college adventures of Peter, Mary-Jane and Harry who have much better chemistry, character and dialogue than the movie ever offered. Each episode provides more drama and development and creativity. The stories are very imaginative and are obviously written by people who are passionate about Spiderman rather than a studio hashing a product together.

The computer animation is superb and resembles The Ultimate Spiderman comic book (my fave) more than anything. And I know Mary-Jane is only a CGI character but she is so beautiful, and she's voiced by the equally gorgeous Lisa Loeb. Neil Patrick Harris is the voice of Peter Parker and even in this performance he is a hundred times better than Tobey Maguire.

The show also offers some new, interesting characters like Indy, Cheyenne and Silver Sable and gives us alternate takes on Electro and Kraven. Though I was curious as to why Aunt May was not involved.

There is plenty of action and excitement to be had in every episode, all backed up to great music, MAN IS THAT THEME TUNE AWESOME! Where is the soundtrack CD?

The show could not have asked for a better DVD presentation. Not only do we get an absolutely stunning 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen presentation but a thumpingly good, totally engaging DTS 5.1 soundtrack too. Each episode is a 22-minute movie that is far superior to anything the live-action effort was. There are also an abundance of extras on this 2-disc set, some interesting, some not. But a seriously good package for a great show. You must buy! Fan or no fan of Spidey this DVD is too good to be without.