‘Spider-Noir’ Canceled After 1 Season

Prime Video and MGM+’s Spider-Noircrawled its way out of the shadows with a stylish debut packed with pulpy action, brutal betrayals, and one deeply broken hero trying to find his way back to redemption. Unfortunately, Ben Reilly’s (Nicolas Cage) adventures through the mean streets of 1930s New York have already come to an end.

On September 4, Variety reported that Spider-Noir had been canceled after just one season and eight episodes. The series premiered on MGM+ on May 25 before making its streaming debut on Prime Video the following day.

The cancellation came despite some impressive accolades and viewership numbers. Spider-Noir earned 11 Emmy nominations, the most of any Prime Video series at this year’s awards, and holds a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.. According to Nielsen’s streaming ratings, the series also racked up 2.6 billion viewing minutes during its first six weeks.

Will there be a Season 2?

Sadly, no. On September 4, it was announced that the genre-bending series had been canceled after one season, despite stellar reviews from critics and fans, as well as strong ratings. While many fans shared their disappointment on social media, there was also a general sentiment that the story worked as a “one and done” and had largely reached a satisfying conclusion.

Who starred in Spider-Noir?

Spider-Noir starred Nicolas Cage as Ben Reilly, a private eye who was once a vigilante hero known as the Spider, but who hung up his mask after he lost the love of his life in a tragic accident. Lamorne Morris starred as his best friend and reporter Robbie Robertson, while Karen Rodriguez played his Girl Friday, Janet. Brendan Gleeson played Silvermane, the series heavy and gangster, who held the city in an iron grip.

The series also starred Jack Huston, Li Jun Li, Abraham Popoola, Lukas Haas, Andrew Lewis Caldwell, and Amy Aquino.

Who was behind Spider-Noir?

Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot served as coshowrunners and executive producers. Uziel and Lightfoot developed the series with Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Amy Pascal. Lord and Miller executive produced for their shingle Lord Miller, along with Aditya Sood and Dan Shear. Amy Pascal also served as an executive producer via Pascal Pictures. Cage and Pavlina Hatoupis also served as executive producers.

Spider-Noir, Streaming now, Prime Video, available in both “Authentic Black & White” and “True Hue” color