Review: Spider-Noir recaptures the magic of a bygone era

My hopes were high for the new Prime Video superhero series Spider-Noir , based on all those amazing trailers . But I also had some trepidation.

Could the actual series live up to the hype? As it turns out, yes, it could.

Spider-Noir is a triumph, fusing fast-paced storytelling, compelling characters, gorgeous cinematography and production design, and whip-smart dialogue into a hugely entertaining, loving homage to a magical bygone era. (Some spoilers below, but no major reveals.