Spider-Man: The New Animated Series

Set shortly after the events of the 2002 live-action Spider-Man film, this CGI animated series follows Peter Parker as he balances his life as a college student with his responsibilities as Spider-Man. He faces new threats, including a mysterious vampire-like villain named Max Dillon, also known as Electro, and the Kingpin. The series explores Peter's personal struggles and his growth as a hero.

The series received a mixed to negative reception, primarily due to its early CGI animation, which was considered dated even for its time, and a perceived departure from the tone and characterization established in the live-action film. However, some praised its attempt at a more mature storyline for a Spider-Man cartoon.

• Praised for attempting a more mature narrative than previous Spider-Man cartoons.

• Criticized for its early CGI animation quality and perceived weak character development.

• Seen as a tonal departure from the popular live-action movie it followed.

Google audience: Audiences noted the series' ambitious CGI animation for its time but many found the storylines and characterizations less engaging than expected, with some appreciating the darker tone while others found it inconsistent.

The series was notable for being one of the first mainstream animated shows to utilize computer-generated imagery (CGI) for its entire production, a technology that was still relatively nascent in television animation at the time.