6:26 About that; Did they ever ended Venom’s vendetta arc against the Sinister 6? I remember him getting vengeance on Sandman, Electro and Kraven but I never saw him going after Vulture or Mysterio.
What really makes it work so well is one of the voices is just slightly off from the other, so instead of a smooth sound there is a bit of rhythmic displacement, making it sound and feel so uncomfortable.
Isn't it interesting? - Flash naturally has it in him to be a better friend to Peter than both Harry and Eddie. Eddie has lost perspective due to getting too lost in his anger, and doesn't care about the possible pitfalls of this either, being too lost in his feelings of embittered entitlement and validation. Harry seems to have been thrown with Peter as friends even simply by circumstance, desiring popularity and status more intensely than anything else.
According to Greg Weisman, the episode titles follow an education of Peter Parker theme, which I think is really neat. Biology 101: Survival of the Fittest, Interactions, Natural Selection. Economics 101: Market Forces, Competition, The Invisible Hand. Chemistry 101: Catalysts, Reaction, The Uncertainty Principle. Psychology 101: Persona, Group Therapy, Intervention, Nature vs. Nurture.
That Symbiote Spider-Man vs the Sinister 6 fight has to be one of my favorite action scenes when it comes to superhero stuff. Bro really Uno-Reverse jumped these fools
Having Shocker be a member/leader of the enforcers first, meaning he's not just an untrained thug figuring it out, but a very capable fighter and strategist in his own right, is a brilliant choice. He's almost a second-in-command in this version of the Sinister Six, giving orders and directions in battle because he's used to working in a group where none of the other villains (aside from Rhino and Sandman, but they've only worked as a duo) are used to that dynamic. He's a really underappreciated character to begin with, but I love how this show gives him some moments to shine.
For real, the people who worked into doing that fight scene absolutely nailed it cause of how brutal it was, both times. First for him getting it handed to him and then handing it back tenfold onto them
22:45 Something a lot of people overlooked, what was Flash doing at the hospital in the first place? He had clearly gotten there before Peter. It was because he was visiting Aunt May as well. The reason why is answered in season 2
Great catch! Even as someone who's seen the show multiple times, I never really put it together in that way! I always thought he might have been waiting around there to confront Peter, figuring Pete was bound to show up eventually. But that actually makes a ton of sense, especially when you factor season 2 in.
So happy that you two have enjoyed season 1 and can't wait for you to begin season 2... until you two are devastated by the fact that season 3 never happened just like the rest of us 😊
@@jbearclowater at least it closed the green goblin arc REALLY well, it cemented GG as Spidey's big nemesis, so it wasn't that bad of a cliffhanger, unlike Spder-man 94 that cuts really abruptly. Seeing it like this helps to make peace with the fact it's only two seasons.
@@jbearclowater Oooh cool. And Spoiler........ Kraven and Mysterio are in the Sinister Six in season 2. But sadly Doc isn't in that particular team up.
That girl that Spidey thought was Gwen in the parade's ENTIRE LIFE changed forever in that moment. Spider-Man came to her?! Oh but wait, he was looking for someone else who looks like her. That's... conflicting. And all of her bandmates around her saw and heard that exchange, and would probably never let her live it down. But the bandmates further back who couldn't hear what he said? They probably have a much different interpretation of what just happened. She knows Spider-Man? Why'd he come to her? What did he want? To say nothing of anyone else watching the parade from the outside. Who is that girl? Find out who she is and what her connection to Spider-Man is. What about all the other villains and criminals who have already proven that they're willing to use personal connections to get to the Spider? Poor girl just became a target because of a misunderstanding.
One important thing to note as the series goes forward is that Greg Weisman stated that the intention for this version of Eddie was that after losing his parents he becomes a little intrigued by death. Explaining why he throws himself onto Electro, goes after The Lizard, and drives so recklessly with MJ. It's not very apparent when you watch the show, but it explains why Eddie becomes so insane all of a sudden it was always present, but not always as prominent. However I feel like the size of the shift could've been more subtle, it's probably the weakest part of his character arc.
The symbiote also revealed he had a hidden resentment of Peter having family to take him in after they lost their parents. I think it was enough to show Eddie had a lot of issues. Weisman's commentary on him as well. Chances are it might have been explored more in later seasons.
Still such a tragedy what happened to this show after the Disney buyout. They apparently had plans to redeem Eddie just like in the books & even maybe a spin-off show within conversation that just never got to go down.
@@Jordan-ii4ip I mean he already did it with Young Justice, They got 2 new seasons after getting rebooted and although season 3 was mid i personally really enjoyed season 4
“A guy who can’t even see when his friends are trying to help” god that moment’s SO GOOD!! Out of all the people who could’ve knocked some sense into Peter it was Flash. It reminds me of the only good scene in The Amazing Spider-Man, when Flash says he’s sorry to Peter after Uncle Ben dies. I like how they make Tombstone an unintentionally hilarious character. The delivery on “I really should start closing that window” is fantastic 🤣🤣 Idk if it was in the comics but this is my favorite Venom name origin. “We’re poison to Peter Parker and Spider-Man. WE’RE VENOM!!!” SO GOOD!!
It wasn't. In the comics, it was because Brock had to write for tabloids spewing poison as he said. The 90s show and this rolled with hatred for Spider-Man being the explanation and I agree it was better.
You guys got me to break out my complete series bluray and start watching this again. I dont have friends that share the same interests as me so as always it’s nice to feel like im watching with friends. Love you guys
Little detail you didn't show, but Shocker's gauntlets DO affect the symbiote. When Spidey takes the gauntlet off you can see the symbiote reacting to the vibrations.
Crazy how good Ed Asner is as both J. Jonah Jameson (in the 90s) AND Uncle Ben in this. Such different characters, but he plays them both so perfectly.
It's not that he doesn't notice it, but it's so extremely obvious that mentioning that he noticed it every 2 seconds would get boring. "Oh, Sam Raimi reference, oh another, oh again, oh there it is again, one more time, once again, twice again, there's another one, hey look another".
Big detail I love with the Sinister Six fight, the Symbiote divided and concurred the six using different angles and effectively turning them against each other, but it was only with Doc Ock that the Symbiote was going to Kill him by impaling him with his own claw only after he threaten to separate or "peel away" the suit from it's host. As well as the subtle "We" Peter throws out there, and the suit changing in-between episodes, the web design fading out as the Spider logo gets bigger
I love that too. Shocker was a good choice as a member of the Six, since in-universe, he's used to working as a member of a team, in the Enforcers. I like that he was kind of a field commander for the Six in battle, giving instructions so that they could take out Spidey without accidentally taking out one of their own.
These are a few of my fav episodes of this show. The Symbiote taking out the Sinister Six is just so awesome, I love that they show Spidey’s origin in a flashback while Venom’s origin is happening in real time, and the Venom in this finale is honestly the only version I can say I really like (although I haven’t seen the version from the 90’s show in a long time). Venom having an oddball sense of humor is a concept that I understand, considering that he started as a dark mirror of humorous Spider-Man, but that sense of humor doesn’t click with me. But in this particular episode he’s mainly an intimidating force to be reckoned with and it really works for me.
To me, this show was Spider-man's Batman the Animated Series. It was pure to the character and his supporting cast like BTAS was for Batman. Just the best Spider-anything. I would love if Marvel did an X-men 97 for this show.
I will always like the idea of the symbiote being a symbol for addition. I know it started with the 90’s show but it’s does show how Peter is corrupted and succumbed to power. But also shows his bad side those inner demons we all have. Also love how insomniac incorporated the symboite slowly evolving (suit&mentally) & taking Peter’s body for a joyride.
17:50 you'll see this a lot in animation where a character seemingly has a delayed reaction to something that was said because they usually wait until the very end of a line before they change expressions. You'd rarely see them react mid-line.
If you guys loved this series you should check out thebrowntables “Spider-Man Blue” video! He even got Josh Keaton to voice Spidey and it’s a great take on the comic. Thank you guys for covering this series! Looked forward to every video each week. Hope you guys cover season 2. ✌🏻
Great reaction, guys. I’ve been hoping the Reel Rejects would react to this show, my favorite show ever & my favorite Spider-Man adaptation, someday and y’all did not disappoint. My favorite episodes from S1: Uncertainty Principle and Nature vs Nurture. Hope y’all love S2!
So serious question in case you guys somehow end up reading it. Season 2 sets up a LOT of things for Season 3 and beyond that obviously didn't end up happening but Greg Wiseman outlined a few things. Do you want to know which setups were going to pay off when we get there or after the series finale? Because there's one in particular I thought was masterfully done that ties into a bit of a mistake Coy made in an earlier episode.
This has to be one of my favorite adaptations of spider-man. I loved this version of venom and even doc ock. I think my favorite episode would be 12, and also, my favorite scene is when spider-man meets Tombstonee, and he had no security or anything. That was dope. Please do season 2
If anyone here really enjoys the show and wants more details, i highly recommend listening to the spectacular radio podcast. They talk to Greg Wiseman and many of the cast members. I would wait until you watch the entire series 1st tho.
If you're familiar with the Disney Afternoon series "Gargoyles", Greg Weisman is very good at elaborate multi-level interwoven storylines with lots of foreshadowing and callbacks.
I’m watching this show along with you guys and I’m absolutely surprised by how much this show has improved in quality at this pace! It reminds me of Young Justice, how this went from a kids show to and all ages show with writing, voice acting and animation that can rival any top tier animated series.
@@parkerboy795 I'm not sure how it works, because Sony owns the rights to this series and Spider-Man in general, but Marvel entertainment is also making Spider-Man shows right now, including a new one that's supposed to come out this year, I think.
@@jbearclowater Sony owns the rights to this show and the movies, but Disney/Marvel own everything else. Also, it turns out Sony can make shows with episodes of at least 40 or 45 minutes in length.
A Sinister Six movie in the style of "Ocean's Eleven", but with Spider-Man as a villain is a great idea. Now that I think about it, semi-related but Spoilers for the show, "Justice League Unlimited,"........ *spoilers* but they did do an episode just like that with the Suicide Squad (going by their "Task Force X" moniker, as the BS&P wouldn't let Timm & Co use the word "suicide"), having to pull a heist, and treating members of the Justice League as essentially their obstacles/marks. Definitely the best of that particular show.
I find it ironic that Ed Asner voiced uncle ben in this series because he also voiced J Jonah Jameson in the 90's The animated series, I also find it cool that the scene were spider-man tricks the symbiote to bond back to him was something he did in TASM issue 317.
Episode 12 is near perfect, and there is so much to say about it. I love that THIS is when they choose to actually tell the origin of Spider-Man, with Uncle Ben (voiced wonderfully by Ed Asner) as his conscience fighting against the symbiote's influence. The short shot of the Spider-man 100 cover is brilliant. I love that FLASH is the one to give him a reality check. Eddie finally succumbing to the symbiote really feels earned and kinda tragic, with everything starting to fall apart for him. Overall, a nearly perfect episode, in my opinion.
Yes, that was the good old time. Where the original of the Spiderman stories were excitment, interesting and well written, based on the comics, like you said of course. Before DISNEY gets their claws on it. Spoiler Alert: Disney is responsible that after season 3 Spectacular Spiderman ends. Their was already more stories; with the Jackal and the clone in progress. But....we all know, if Disney gets involved it all comes to ruin. Like EVERYTHING they are involved! Great to see your reaction to that precious gem of entertainment. In the time where Marvel was great, not like today!
Why did Spidey think cold would kill the symbiote? It came from the vacuum of space. I am not a hundred percent sure, but I'm pretty sure that space is colder than anything achievable on Earth.
Im really glad yall were telling us to buy physical media, because it's so important to me. That's why I bought the whole Spectacular Spider-Man DVD collection several years back. You never know when these streaming services just RIP these rare shows and movies off there platforms!
Man, this show really is spectacular. I will admit, the motorcycle scene with Eddie wasn't the best. Even first watching it as a kid, it felt a bit awkward. I think they just needed a quick way to recap Peter and Eddie's backstory from his perspective. That being said, it was just one moment. All the characters in the show are so good. From Jameson being so sympathetic, to Flash being the one to snap him out of it- there are no wasted characters. The way everything is connected is so perfect. It truly is one of the best versions of Spider-Man. Still sad it only got 2 seasons.
Intervention has always been my favourite episode along with a later episode. As a child of the 2000s it was the first time I experienced the origin as a kid and made me feel the weight of Uncle Ben in only about 20 minutes. That moment when Peter puts the mask on and starts fighting back along with the faces moment always gets me. It's such a hell yeah moment! I'm so thankful my introduction to Spider-Man was this show and it will always hold a special place in my heart and has yet to be dethroned as my favourite version of Spidey. I really hope you guys eventually do Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes. It along with this show was what got me into superheroes! It's honestly on the same quality as Spectacular in my opinion. Can't wait for S2!!!
I remember as a kid they would replay episode 13 every Thanksgiving on 4Kids! I loved Venom in this show as a kid, but now as an adult I love this adaptation of Eddie Brock *even more*. He's a perfect fusion of all the great Eddies and leaves out the bad stuff. I also love how natural his contempt for Peter is nurtured and eventually it grows into hatred for Peter. Also every time I watch episode 12 where he goes through his memories and gets rid of the suit it makes me super emotional. I also love Flash's conversation with Pete that makes him realize that he's changed for the worse. Flash is a character who really grows on you throughout the series. All I can say is I can't wait for yall to watch season 2!!!
A subtle thing I like about episode 11 is that I believe the reason the symbiote was about to kill Doc Ock was because he mentioned 'peeling him' off of Peter, his host. I think the symbiote valued Peter so much as a host that it didn't want to risk him taking it away from Pete's body. There's just SO MANY details that you can miss in this show, which is why I love rewatching this series every year!
🌪️ if you guys go online or do a search for the cast for a spectacular Spider-Man during these seasons, quite a few top named actors, were doing the voices of the show so it wasn’t just regular voice actors. It was like prominent actors were doing some of these characters, Miguel Ferrer, Robert Englund, and yes, you were right Ed Asner as uncle Beck😉
I’m glad you guys enjoyed this show! It was my childhood as well as the 90s show. The venom arc is phenomenal and the intervention episode is one of my favorites of the show. This show is also what made me love Tombstone and think he was cool; I looked into the comics version and I was disappointed lol.
I never noticed how the symbiote started detaching off of Spider-Man during the sinister 6 fight when he takes the shockers glove off and throws it at Sandman
I love coy and Jon together. It’s right up there with Roxy and Tara being my favorite pairing on the channel. Yalls energy and comedy together is so rad.
Ben Deskin and Josh Keaton give a great performances as Venom/Eddie and Spider-Man/Peter the back n forth and differences between the two are still great to the hear
This was the first reaction video I watched the full length of! I usually just skip through for the reactions since I don't often have the time or attention span for the discussion and everything, but I was so invested with this series that I watched this entire thing! Glad you finally reacted to this series!😁❤️
This series got Spider-Man so right loved about everything they did here, trust if you watch the whole series you’ll see why still after all this time there’s fans wanting a continuation ❤
A few things. 1) Ep 12 is also my favorite episode because I always believed, even pre this show existing, that the idea of going into the mind of Peter to expel the symbiote was always a great idea. 2) Coy, there’s an episode next season that I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on. I don’t wanna spoil what it’s about but I really wanna mention an important character in it. 3) When you guys finish season 3, my body is going to need one of you to interview Greg Wiseman about what Season 3 and beyond could’ve been, or you can just look up the ideas to do a reaction video to the ideas. But I prefer the interview. 4) This has been great seeing you guys watch this show for the first time. MCU Spider-Man maybe my favorite live-action Spider-Man property, but this show is my favorite Spider-Man adaptation period. I wish it could’ve kept on going because the plans that Wiseman and co. sound great, and based off this show, they could’ve pulled it off. Ok that’s the end of my long comment. Have a great day guys!