Common Sense Media Review
By Polly Conway
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Kid Spideys solve crimes in action series for preschool set.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Videos and Photos
Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 25 parent reviews
Parents say this show provides enjoyable content with positive lessons about teamwork and friendship for young children; however, many express concerns about overstimulation, inappropriate behaviors from characters, and a lack of consequences for villains, leading to undesirable effects on their children's behavior. While some parents find it harmless and a source of fun, others criticize it for promoting secret-keeping and having weak storylines, implying that there are better entertainment options available for preschoolers.
- harmless fun
- overstimulating content
- weak villains
- secret keeping
- teamwork messages
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 13 kid reviews
Kids say the show is a lighthearted and cute series that is particularly enjoyable for younger viewers, though it may not appeal to everyone, especially older audiences. It emphasizes friendship without forced romance and features positive messages, making it a refreshing choice for kids aged 4-7, while some older viewers consider it a bit unoriginal or boring.
- lighthearted approach
- friendship focus
- suitable for kids
- mixed adult opinions
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
Peter Parker (Benjamin Valic), Gwen Stacy (Lily Sanfelippo), and Miles Morales (Jakari Fraser) are friends. They like hanging out together, doing fun things like eating ice cream and playing video games, but they've also got a secret: they're superheroes known as the Spidey Team, aka MARVEL'S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS. Together they keep their city safe from criminals like Doc Ock and Rhino, always making it home to Aunt May just in the nick of time.
Is It Any Good?
This series aimed at preschoolers is cute, action-packed, and a little weird. Working from the multiverse concept set forth in the animated films starring Miles Morales, Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends posits that three versions of Spider-Men work together in the same timeline; also, they're little kids. Parents may scoff at the unexplained premise, but young viewers won't care as long as they get to see their favorite Marvel characters in a relatively age-appropriate vehicle. The messages aren't too bad, either (beyond the overarching issue of pushing Marvel characters to the youngest possible audience) -- Black Panther praises the Spideys for being a great team, and calls out the need for patience. Problem solving skills are promoted, and the team is always working toward the greater good, just like their grown-up counterparts.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about superheroes. Why do you think they are such a popular type of character? Would you like to be a superhero? What would be fun about it? What would be less fun?
How does the Spidey Team use teamwork to help achieve their goals? Why do you think teamwork is an important character strength?
Have you ever had to solve a mystery (even a small one, like where you left your sweater or water bottle)? What steps did you take to figure it out?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 6, 2021
- Cast : Benjamin Valic , Jakari Fraser
- Network : Disney Junior
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Superheroes , Adventures
- TV rating :
- Last updated : April 1, 2026
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate