Amazon Prime Video releases “Spider-Noir,” an eight-episode, Spider-Man-adjacent series starring Nicolas Cage. Reviewers describe the show as an alternate-universe story built on film-noir and detective tropes, set in a Depression-era version of New York City. Cage plays Ben Reilly, characterized as a battle-worn, hard-boiled investigator and former web-slinger. Multiple outlets note the series’ mix of superhero action with noir archetypes and an overall emphasis on atmosphere and strangeness.
Several reviews also highlight how the series presents its visuals: one outlet says it comes in both black-and-white and color versions. The series is linked to Marvel’s “Spider-Man Noir” comic book, and at least one business outlet reports that Rotten Tomatoes critic reviews are mostly positive. Coverage of the show’s production includes a Prime Experience studio conversation featuring co-showrunner/writer/executive producer Oren Uziel and cast members including Lamorne Morris, Jack Huston, and Karen Rodriguez.
Across sources, the common themes are Cage’s performance, the noir-inspired setting, and the show’s overall stylistic departure from standard Spider-Man storytelling.
