Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man Season 4

Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man Season 4 is currently streaming on , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Drake Bell leads a cast with real comic timing. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man Season 4 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The jokes in Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man Season 4 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Peter Parker finds himself in prime position – he’s a successful hero after fighting alongside The Avengers, a S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy leader and has a great relationship with his Aunt May. However, when Spidey discovers that his greatest enemies – Doctor Octopus, Hydra and the all-new Sinister 6 – have teamed up to destroy him and S.H.I.E.L.D., he creates a special new team of Spiders. Drake Bell and Misty Lee lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. What keeps Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man Season 4 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man Season 4 respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Drake Bell is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.