Spider-Man: The New Animated Series 2003
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What is Spider-Man: The New Animated Series?
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series is a television show that aired in 2003 featuring the adventures of Peter Parker, a teenager who gains extraordinary abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. The series follows Parker as he navigates his dual identity, using his newfound arachnid-like powers to help people in need while simultaneously being pursued by law enforcement who view him as a wanted vigilante.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 13
- First aired
- Jul 11, 2003
- Last aired
- Sep 12, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US, CA
- Networks
- MTV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Spider-Man: The New Animated Series is a television show that aired in 2003 featuring the adventures of Peter Parker, a teenager who gains extraordinary abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. The series follows Parker as he navigates his dual identity, using his newfound arachnid-like powers to help people in need while simultaneously being pursued by law enforcement who view him as a wanted vigilante. The show explores the challenges faced by the young hero as he attempts to balance his personal life with his responsibilities as a superhero, all while being hunted by police forces who do not recognize him as a protector of the innocent. The animated series presents a version of the classic Spider-Man character in a television format, focusing on the inherent conflict between Parker's heroic intentions and the legal complications that arise from his methods of crime-fighting. The program examines themes of responsibility, justice, and the complex relationship between heroes and authority figures.
Should you watch it?
“A teenager gains arachnid powers and balances heroism with life as a wanted vigilante.”
- focuses on Peter Parker's dual life
- explores the challenges of vigilantism
- features police conflict
- presents moral dilemmas
Watch it if you enjoy stories about the personal toll of being a hero.
The series features themes of vigilantism and conflict with law enforcement.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Party Jul 11, 2003
- E2 Sword of Shikata Jul 11, 2003
- E3 Law of the Jungle Jul 18, 2003
- E4 Keeping Secrets Jul 18, 2003
- E5 Tight Squeeze Jul 25, 2003
- E6 Head Over Heels Jul 25, 2003
- E7 When Sparks Fly Aug 1, 2003
- E8 Spider-Man Dis-Sabled Aug 8, 2003
- E9 Royal Scam Aug 15, 2003
- E10 Heroes and Villains Aug 22, 2003
- E11 Flash Memory Aug 29, 2003
- E12 Mind Games (1) Sep 5, 2003
- E13 Mind Games (2) Sep 12, 2003
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a teenager named Peter Parker.
How did he get his powers?
He was bitten by an irradiated spider.
What are his powers like?
He possesses arachnid-like abilities.
Is he a hero?
He acts as a hero to those in need.
Is he in trouble with the law?
Yes, he is considered a vigilante wanted by the police.