The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man

On CBS

1978–19792 seasons13 episodes6.3 / 10

A 1970s superhero action series built on the episodic formula of a young man using newfound powers to protect his city, with the reassuring reset of weekly crime-fighting.

Peter Parker uses his newly acquired spider powers to fight criminals.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Amazing Spider-Man sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.

  • Does The Amazing Spider-Man leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is The Amazing Spider-Man easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is The Amazing Spider-Man scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

  • Is The Amazing Spider-Man violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

40/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity26

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Amazing Spider-Man

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Amazing Spider-Man

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Amazing Spider-Man, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Amazing Spider-Man, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Amazing Spider-Man, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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