History YMMV / SpiderManTheAnimatedSeries

* StarTrekMovieCurse: Season 1, 3 and 5 are usuallly ranked much higher than Season 2 and 4. While the first season lacks the story arcs of the later seasons, it's fondly remembered for having many well liked episodes and for how it introduced its characters. Season 2 on the other hand is less popular, as while it had a few well liked episodes such as the two part crossover with ''WesternAnimation/XMenTheAnimatedSeries'' many didn't enjoy the "Neogenic Nightmare" storyline of the season. Season 3 meanwhile is much more well liked for its "The Sins of the Fathers" arc, which many found more thematically interesting especially since it can be applies to a larger variety of characters as opposed to neogenics, which was more specifically tied to characters with origins similar to Spider-Man's. It helped that this season not only had some fan favorite episodes, but it also finally introduced the Green Goblin and had a memorable conclusion. Season 4 suffered from a lack of direction with its "Partners In Danger" arc, as while it did introduce Black Cat who fans liked the season mainly brought back some of the weaker elements from Season 2 such as Morbius. It didn't help that the storyline of Spider-Man relationship with Black Cat was rendered pointless when she left, with the show then continuing the storyline of Season 3 for the last couple of episodes. Season 5, while not considered as good as Season 3 and suffering from an infamous cliffhanger ending, is more enjoyed for having several different story arcs that had the character interact with a variety of different heroes and villains, culminating in the first ''ComicBook/SpiderVerse'' storyline in the character's history.

** Kingpin's telling of his origin story, where as a child he was "lonely, ostracised, because of my weight". Leading to many viewers making bafflingly diminishing jokes at Kingpin's backstory, consistently joking that Kingpin became a crime lord and ruined god knows how many lives all because he was too fat to climb a ladder.

* TheProblemWithLicensedGames: There was a licensed game based on the cartoon that was released on the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis and UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem. It was criticized for its overly complicated gameplay, subpar sound effects, an overused storyline, and subpar graphics. The game was a CreatorKiller for publisher Creator/{{LJNToys}}, as poor sales and critical reception helped kill the publisher.

* RetroactiveRecognition: In his guest appearance, ComicBook/CaptainAmerica is voiced by Creator/DavidHayter. This was before he developed his signature GutturalGrowler style best heard in his performance as [[VideoGame/MetalGear Solid Snake]].

** ComicBook/{{Venom}}, aka [[Characters/VenomEddieBrock Eddie Brock]], begins as an EvilCounterpart of Spider-Man seeking vengeance against him. He consistently defeats Spider-Man in combat and nearly reveals his identity, whilst maintaining an influence over his life to torment him, even invading his loved ones' privacy. Becoming Baron Mordo's servant, he quickly betrays him and Dormammu once his debt is paid to continue his pursuit of Spider-Man. When the symbiote acts against his will, Eddie separates from it, only considering rebonding due to the threat Carnage poses. Pretending to concede when warned about the fatal consequences of rebonding, Eddie returns as Venom despite the risks and forges an EnemyMine with Spider-Man and Iron Man to defeat Carnage. While an enemy to Spider-Man, Venom shared his desire to protect the innocent, ultimately [[HeroicSacrifice falling into a dimensional rift with Carnage]] to save his psychiatrist Ashley Kafka.

* RetroactiveRecognition: In his guest appearance, ComicBook/CaptainAmerica is voiced by Creator/DavidHayter. This was before he developed his signature GutturalGrowler style best heard in his performance as [[Franchise/MetalGear Solid Snake]].

* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: As fondly remembered the show is and how great its version of Spidey is, there are many people who believe that the series can feel dated and doesn't hold up much today in terms of quality due to often questionable animation, sketchy character development, and ExecutiveMeddling preventing many stories from reaching their full potential.