‘Spider-Noir’ X review: Nicolas Cage wins the internet in black and white; ‘Do yourself a favor, don’t see it in colour’ |

Nicolas Cage’s ‘Spider-Noir’ TV series, set in 1930’s New York, is enthralling the audience as the audience absolutely prefers the black and white presentation. This alternate universe of Spider-Man, inspired by the comics, is being praised for its gritty aesthetic, sharp writing and compelling execution, making it a must-see for many.

When it comes to Spiderman, the first look that comes to mind is the blue and red suit. However, in ‘Spider-Noir’ these colors, or any other shade, have no place. It’s an alternative universe spin-off that’s taken a slightly darker turn, which is why, this time, the story unfolds in black and white. Based on the comic book ‘Spider-Man Noir’, the new OTT release ‘Spider-Noir’ tells the story of a private investigator in 1930s New York. While the streamer has offered both black-and-white and color versions of the Nicolas Cage-starrer series, the Internet seems to be leaning more towards the monochrome side. According to network officials, there is no other way to watch ‘Spider-Noir’ in black and white.

‘Spider-Noir’ X Review: Netizens Are In Love black and white version

Releasing on May 27, 2026, ‘Spider-Noir’ has created quite a buzz, and for good reason. For one thing, where the internet can’t get enough of seasoned actors Nicolas Cageinstead, they just fell in love with the black and white version of the TV series.“Really digging Spider Noir. Do yourself a favor, don’t watch it in color. Best in B&W old Nic Cage, but he’s having a ball with that accent,” wrote one internet user.When a curious user X asked what viewers prefer – the color of the B&W version? The answer was: “The point is that the spider is black, black and white is the only option”

“I speak for everyone when I say we’re watching Spider-Man Noir in black and white,” another netizen added, while one user asked: “Why would anyone watch spider noir on @PrimeVideoin color?”

Netizens have praised “Spider-Noir”.

Aside from the color vs. black and white debate, where the latter arguably wins, the series is being praised for its writing, vision and execution.“Give whoever wrote Spider-Noir an award already,” read one X post, while another user wrote: “Okay, full transparency: I’m pretty ambivalent (bordering on indifferent) about both Nicolas Cage and Spider-Man. Then I randomly came across Spider-Noir on Amazon Prime…and I’m really digging it.“Okay, totally locked in. Even the opening couple of seconds of Spider-Noir are awesome given how they captured 1930s New York. Night sorted,” another user wrote in a “Spider-Noir” review.Meanwhile, some called it “brilliant” and “best show ever.”

‘Spider-Noir’

‘Spider-Noir’, starring Nicolas Cage, is a tribute to the Hollywood style of filming. In the 1940s and 50s, the industry was characterized by the production of noir-style films, with dark looks and grim plots.The series is available to stream on Prime Video.