When it comes to Spider-Man, the first thing that comes to mind is the iconic blue and red suit. However, in 'Spider-Noir', these colors—or any other hue, for that matter—have no place. This alternate universe spin-off takes a darker turn, unfolding in black and white. Based on the comic 'Spider-Man Noir', the new OTT release 'Spider-Noir' tells the tale of a private investigator in 1930s New York. Although the streamer offers both black and white and colored versions of the Nicolas Cage-starring series, the internet seems to lean heavily toward the monochrome side. According to netizens, there is no other way to watch 'Spider-Noir' but in black and white.
'Spider-Noir' X Review: Netizens Are in Love with the Black and White Version
Released on May 27, 2026, 'Spider-Noir' has been creating a lot of buzz for all the right reasons. On one hand, the internet cannot get enough of the seasoned actor Nicolas Cage; on the other hand, viewers have simply fallen in love with the black and white version of the series. One user wrote, "Really digging Spider Noir. Do yourself a favor, don't watch it in color. Best in B&W. Nic Cage be old, but he is having a ball with that accent." When a curious X user asked what viewers prefer—the color or the black and white version—the reply was, "The whole point is it's Spider Noir; black and white is the only option." Another netizen added, "I speak for everyone when I say we are watching Spider-Man Noir in black and white," while a user asked, "Why would anyone watch Spider Noir on @PrimeVideo in color?"
Netizens Laud 'Spider-Noir'
In addition to the color versus black and white debate—where, without a doubt, the latter is winning—the series is receiving praise for its writing, vision, and execution. "Give whoever wrote Spider-Noir an award already," read an X post. Another user wrote, "Alright, full transparency: I'm pretty ambivalent (borderline indifferent) about both Nicolas Cage and Spider-Man. Then I randomly stumbled on Spider-Noir on Amazon Prime… and I'm actually digging it. Hard. The format, the filmmaking, that gritty noir vibe—it works. It feels fresh." Yet another reviewer said, "Okay, fully locked in. Even just the opening couple of seconds of Spider-Noir is awesome with how they captured 1930s New York. Night sorted." Meanwhile, some simply called it 'brilliant' and 'the best show ever.'
'Spider-Noir'
'Spider-Noir,' featuring Nicolas Cage in the lead, is a homage to Hollywood filming style. Back in the 1940s and 1950s, it was a hallmark of the industry to make films in noir style, with shadowy looks and gritty plots. The series is available for streaming on Prime Video.
