Review: Spider-Noir recaptures the magic of a bygone era

Key points

• My hopes were high for the new Prime Video superhero series Spider-Noir, based on all those amazing trailers.
• But I also had some trepidation.
• Could the actual series live up to the hype?
• As it turns out, yes, it could.
• Spider-Noir is a triumph, fusing fast-paced storytelling, compelling characters, gorgeous cinematography and production design, and whip-smart dialogue into a hugely entertaining, loving homage to a magical bygone era.