‘Spider-Noir’ Series Starring Nicolas Cage Becomes a Prime Video Hit in Spain. ‘Spider-Noir’ featuring Nicolas Cage premiered on Prime Video and immediately soared to the top of the charts. The series claimed the number one spot in 23 countries, including Spain. The project has received high ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.
The series 'Spider-Noir' starring Nicolas Cage became one of the most notable streaming events just days after its premiere on Prime Video. According to the platform, the project has already topped the charts in 23 countries, including Spain, and ranked in the top three in another 50 territories. Such a launch confirms the strong interest in an unconventional superhero story format that combines elements of noir and classic Marvel comics.
The main character, private detective Ben Reilly, known as Spider-Noir or La Araña, faces mafia groups, monsters, and a mysterious woman. The plot follows his attempts to confront his past and once again embrace the role of New York's sole superhero. The series features a unique option: viewers can choose between color and black-and-white versions, highlighting the noir style and broadening its audience.
Critics and viewers note the high level of execution: 'Spider-Noir' has a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 8.2 on IMDb. Lee Jun Lee, who plays one of the key roles, emphasizes that the black-and-white version most accurately conveys the atmosphere of classic noir, while the color version remains modern and accessible to a wide audience.
In Spain, the series has already sparked discussions among genre fans and stands as a striking example of successful collaboration between Marvel and Amazon. All eight episodes are available to watch on Prime Video. This success could influence future projects in the superhero noir genre and expand interest in experimental formats in streaming video.
For reference: 'Spider-Noir' is a separate branch of the Marvel universe, first appearing in comics in 2009. Nicolas Cage previously voiced this character in an animated film, but this is his first time playing the role in live-action. The rising popularity of noir projects in recent years is linked to interest in alternative versions of classic heroes and the search for new visual approaches for series.
