Prime Video’s Spider-Noir arrived like a pulp-fiction dream brought to life, drenched in the moody chiaroscuro of 1930s noir. A black-and-white cityscape slick with rain, smoke curling from jazz-bar doorways, and a trench-coated detective, Ben Reilly, haunted by the memory of a dead wife.

Nicolas Cage’s weary antihero prowled alleyways where saxophones wailed and shadows spoke louder than words. Then came the blow: Prime Video and MGM+ canceled Spider-Noir after eight episodes. 

Yet the canceled show has now found its own victory lap, taking home five trophies at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys.

At the Creative Arts Emmys, Spider-Noir secured five awards, giving the Nicolas Cage series a remarkable send-off after its cancellation. The wins covered Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Comedy Programming, Outstanding Sound Editing for a One-Hour Comedy or Drama Series, Outstanding Title Design, Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode, and Outstanding Cinematography for a Series. 

The recognition arrived just days after Prime Video announced that the series would not continue. Spider-Noir entered Emmy weekend with 11 nominations, the largest haul among Prime Video programs, while holding a 92% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. The series also accumulated 2.6 billion U.S. viewing minutes during its first six weeks, according to Nielsen data reported by multiple outlets.

For a project built around such an elaborate visual concept, the victories carry particular weight. The cinematography, title design, sound work, visual effects and stunt coordination helped establish the period atmosphere that separated Spider-Noir from conventional superhero television. Its five Emmy wins now preserve that achievement, even though Ben Reilly will not return for another season.

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That unusual Emmy night also shared the spotlight with another actor celebrating a career milestone.

David Harbour also walked away from the Creative Arts Emmys with a major personal achievement, winning Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for HBO Max’s DTF St. Louis. The victory came after two previous Emmy nominations, including two for Stranger Things. 

Harbour executive produced DTF St. Louis with creator Steven Conrad, taking on Floyd Smernitch, a vulnerable man caught inside a complicated love triangle that eventually becomes a murder mystery. His next major franchise role is already locked in. Harbour will appear as Major Trautman in the upcoming John Rambo, a prequel starring Noah Centineo as the younger version of Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character.

DTF St. Louis entered the Emmys with 13 nominations, giving Harbour a substantial platform for his first win. The series also received recognition across writing, directing and other technical categories, strengthening its position as one of the season’s major limited-series contenders.

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