Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

"Meet the new hero on the block."

7.8
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

Overview

Peter Parker is on his way to becoming a hero, but his path to get there is anything but ordinary.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 84 /100

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man earned widespread praise from critics, who welcomed its inventive reimagining of Peter Parker's origin and high school years. Reviewers highlighted the distinctive visual presentation, complimenting its bold comic-book color palette and Steve Ditko-inspired art style. The show's ability to balance classic Spider-Man elements with novel twists, fresh character dynamics, and an engaging lineup of villains helped it stand out in a crowded franchise landscape.

While most critics found the series to be a vibrant, street-level return to form, a few noted minor pacing constraints, pointing out that its initial episode order occasionally left core dilemmas feeling briskly resolved. Nonetheless, the consensus celebrates the animated outing as a fun, well-crafted, and thoroughly entertaining addition to Marvel's catalog.

“It's truly the best animated iteration of Peter Parker since 'The Spectacular Spider-Man.'”

“Intriguing, fun and timeless, the series is a love letter to those who’ve always rocked with the wall-crawler while welcoming new viewers into the fold.”

“Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man stands out amongst the vast sea of other Spidey TV shows, games, movies, and comics.”

“Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is a welcome addition to the franchise.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
US
Why fans love it

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man returns to the roots of the character by focusing on the friction between high school life and the development of a superhero. This 2025 animated series leans into the classic origin story format, emphasizing the internal growth required before the mask takes precedence. It captures the specific, wide-eyed wonder of a teenager handling newfound abilities while navigating the social hurdles of being a student.

The visual style relies on distinct 3D animation to frame an aesthetic rooted in early Marvel comics. By keeping the narrative scale within the familiar territory of a neighborhood setting, the show builds a sense of intimacy that avoids the typical sprawl of bigger adventures. Hudson Thames leads a voice cast that brings a sharp, comedic rhythm to the daily struggles and adventurous risks of this version of Peter Parker. It provides a nostalgic tone for those familiar with the source material while functioning as a self-contained narrative within the broader Marvel landscape.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 41
Regulars 25
Longest run 10 eps
Hudson Thames
Hudson Thames
as Peter Parker / Spider-Man (voice)
Charlie Cox
Charlie Cox
as Daredevil (voice)
2 episodes
Robin Atkin Downes
Robin Atkin Downes
as Doctor Strange (voice)
2 episodes
Cathy Ang
Cathy Ang
as Pearl Pangan (voice)
10 episodes
Ogie Banks
Ogie Banks
as Pizza Shop Owner (voice)
1 episode
Andre Robinson
Andre Robinson
as Additional Voices (voice)
3 episodes
Arthur Ortiz
Arthur Ortiz
as Additional Voices (voice)
10 episodes
Diamond White
Diamond White
as Additional Voices (voice)
10 episodes
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Griffin Puatu as Additional Voices (voice) 10 episodes Isabella Acres as Additional Voices (voice) 10 episodes Nick Carson as Additional Voices (voice) 10 episodes Noah Kaye Bentley as Additional Voices (voice) 10 episodes Oscar Camacho as Additional Voices (voice) 10 episodes ViviAnn Yee as Additional Voices (voice) 10 episodes Terri Douglas as Additional Voices (voice) 10 episodes Aleks Le as Amadeus Cho (voice) 4 episodes Paul F. Tompkins as Bentley Wittman (voice) 5 episodes Jake Green as Butane (voice) 1 episode Erica Luttrell as Asha (voice) 9 episodes Phil LaMarr as Mr. Taylor / Mr. Lincoln (voice) 5 episodes Kellen Goff as Vincent Patillo (voice) 4 episodes Ettore Ewen as Bulldozer (voice) 6 episodes Alex Désert as Grift (voice) 3 episodes Leilani Barrett as Big Donovan (voice) 7 episodes Anjali Kunapaneni as Jeanne Foucault (voice) 5 episodes Sarah Natochenny as Mila Masaryk (voice) 2 episodes Roger Craig Smith as Coach Grayfield (voice) 7 episodes Jonathan Medina as Mac Gargan (voice) 4 episodes Anairis Quinones as Carmilla Black / Ms. Anand (voice) 5 episodes Travis Willingham as Thaddeus Ross (voice) 4 episodes Hugh Dancy as Dr. Otto Octavius (voice) 5 episodes Matte Martinez as Andre Lincoln (voice) 2 episodes Zehra Fazal as Susan O'Hara (voice) 6 episodes Zach Cherry as Klev (voice) 1 episode Mick Wingert as Tony Stark / Iron Man (voice) 1 episode Josh Keaton as Richard Parker (voice) 1 episode Zeno Robinson as Harry Osborn (voice) 7 episodes Kari Wahlgren as Kari Wahlgren / Mrs. Eberhardt (voice) 10 episodes Grace Song as Nico Minoru (voice) 9 episodes Eugene Byrd as Lonnie Lincoln (voice) 10 episodes Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn (voice) 10 episodes
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Keywords

high school superhero based on comic nostalgic teen superhero origin story 3d animation inspirational awestruck
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 29, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
304