Prime Video's Spider-Noir has brought back the multiverse concept in a subtle yet intriguing manner, following the character Ben Reilly, portrayed by Nicolas Cage, in a 1930s New York City setting. The series, which premiered with all eight episodes available in both color and black and white, cleverly references the multiverse without making it the focal point of the narrative. At the start of the first episode, Reilly mentions a question about the universe he inhabits, suggesting a broader multiverse exists, yet he asserts it is the only one he knows. This approach allows Spider-Noir to carve out its unique space within the Marvel universe while providing a nod to the multiverse concept that has been pivotal in superhero storytelling. Unlike Spider-Man: No Way Home, which heavily featured multiverse travel and character crossovers, Spider-Noir opts for a grounded detective story, focusing on Reilly's struggles as a private investigator with a superhero past. This creative direction has sparked mixed reactions among fans, especially those accustomed to the large-scale multiverse events seen in recent Marvel films.