7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003)
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003)
Overview
Bitten by an irradiated spider, teenager Peter Parker gains arachnid-like powers that make him both a hero to those in need and a vigilante wanted by the police.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Bitten by an irradiated spider, teenager Peter Parker gains arachnid-like powers that make him both a hero to those in need and a vigilante wanted by the police.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series primarily focuses on the universal themes of individual responsibility, justice, and the moral dilemmas faced by a superhero, without explicitly promoting specific political ideologies from either the left or the right. Its narrative centers on personal ethics and the fight against crime, making it largely apolitical.
This animated series features traditional casting for its central characters, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative primarily focuses on superhero action and character development, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The series features Silver Sable, a highly trained mercenary, who demonstrates superior physical combat skills. She is shown defeating multiple male opponents, including security personnel, using martial arts and close-quarters fighting techniques.
The character Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, who was originally depicted as white in Marvel Comics, is portrayed as Black in this animated series. This constitutes a race swap.
The animated series does not feature any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on traditional superhero storylines and character relationships without incorporating queer identities or experiences.
Based on available information, Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Peter Parker's college life and superheroics, with no plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within this framework.
The series adapts established Marvel Comics characters like Spider-Man, Mary Jane Watson, and Harry Osborn. All major characters retain their canonical gender from the source material, with no instances of a character historically established as one gender being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
7.2
Critic Ratings
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