Spider-Noir review: Nicolas Cage's Spider-Man show nails the one thing WandaVision never could
Nicolas Cage's new series Spider-Noir offers a unique take on the superhero genre by immersing viewers in a 1930s noir setting. The show focuses on Ben Reilly, a retired Spider-Man variant, and emphasizes story and character over action. With its commitment to the noir aesthetic and style, Spider-Noir stands out among typical superhero fare.
- ▪Spider-Noir is set in 1930s New York City and features Ben Reilly as a private eye.
- ▪The series is executive produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and developed by Oren Uziel.
- ▪The show prioritizes story and character development over action, aligning with classic film noir traditions.
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Follow Followed Like Thread Link copied to clipboard Add us on By Brian VanHooker Published May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT Reviews Nicolas Cage's new series pulls off a level of immersion that other superhero projects rarely even attempt { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": "1", "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.polygon.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position":"2", "name": "Reviews", "item": "https://www.polygon.com/review/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position":"3", "name": "Spider-Noir pulls off something no Marvel show ever has", "item": "https://www.polygon.com/spider-noir-exposes-wandavision-missed-opportunity/" } ] } Spider-Noir pulls off something no Marvel show ever has Image: Sony Pictures…
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