[7.7/10] One of the problems with the Ultimate Spider-Man show was the over-proliferation of various Spider-based heroes. There’s reason to be wary here, since we’re not even at 20 episodes yet and we’re already up to 5 people with spider powers (Peter, Miles, Gwen, Flash/Venom, and Stealth Spider). That’s before we get to this episode’s twist where everyone has spider powers. Still, there’s enough intrigue here to keep me on board for the time being.
For one thing, the mystery angle is once again strong here. Just like with the “Who is Venom?” bit from ealier in the season, the question of who the Stealth Spider is, and the misdirects as to Harry and Gwen, are well-done. My suspicion is that it’s Norman Osborn, but the show made me legitimately wonder as to the apparently villainous Spider’s identity, which is a good sign,
While it’s a little quick, the introduction of Spider-Gwen is well done too. She adds something to the mix of Peter and Miles as spider heroes go, her being able to get through to Harry about Spider-Man (and by extension, Peter) not being so bad gives her an interesting place within the show’s Scooby Gang.
Speaking of which, while some of the Harry material turns on a dime, it’s nice to see him reconciling his grief over the loss of his father with the fact that Spider-Man is a decent fellow. His suspicions and bias get to cartoonish levels (as does his olbiviousness to his best friend being the Web Head), but there’s an emotonal catharsis to him letting Spidey and Peter off the hook that the episode rushes but still earns.
The action is solid here too, with the invisible Stealth Spider creating some unique problems for our heroes. And while the fake out over Harry discovering Peter’s secret identity is a little cheesy, the combination of a man-spider appearance, and the denizens of New York suddenly all getting Spider abilities is enough to keep you intrigued about whatever comes in the next episode.
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParentSpoilers2019-05-30T19:05:07Z
[7.7/10] One of the problems with the Ultimate Spider-Man show was the over-proliferation of various Spider-based heroes. There’s reason to be wary here, since we’re not even at 20 episodes yet and we’re already up to 5 people with spider powers (Peter, Miles, Gwen, Flash/Venom, and Stealth Spider). That’s before we get to this episode’s twist where everyone has spider powers. Still, there’s enough intrigue here to keep me on board for the time being.
For one thing, the mystery angle is once again strong here. Just like with the “Who is Venom?” bit from ealier in the season, the question of who the Stealth Spider is, and the misdirects as to Harry and Gwen, are well-done. My suspicion is that it’s Norman Osborn, but the show made me legitimately wonder as to the apparently villainous Spider’s identity, which is a good sign,
While it’s a little quick, the introduction of Spider-Gwen is well done too. She adds something to the mix of Peter and Miles as spider heroes go, her being able to get through to Harry about Spider-Man (and by extension, Peter) not being so bad gives her an interesting place within the show’s Scooby Gang.
Speaking of which, while some of the Harry material turns on a dime, it’s nice to see him reconciling his grief over the loss of his father with the fact that Spider-Man is a decent fellow. His suspicions and bias get to cartoonish levels (as does his olbiviousness to his best friend being the Web Head), but there’s an emotonal catharsis to him letting Spidey and Peter off the hook that the episode rushes but still earns.
The action is solid here too, with the invisible Stealth Spider creating some unique problems for our heroes. And while the fake out over Harry discovering Peter’s secret identity is a little cheesy, the combination of a man-spider appearance, and the denizens of New York suddenly all getting Spider abilities is enough to keep you intrigued about whatever comes in the next episode.