Miles's relationship with his parents all comes from love. While Jeff is scared of losing Miles to the outside world, and Rio is scared that Miles might not be accepted for who he is. It tackles what a lot of parents worry about with their children. Did they do a good enough job raising them to where they can face the world on their own?

They want to keep him close no matter what. In many ways, love from his parents, his community, and his love for Gwen keeps him going as Spider-Man. So, that love is being challenged. To focus on the conversation between Gwen and Miles's parents for a moment.

Gwens's line, "He loves you more than you could ever imagine. I've seen it." It makes me wonder if she's also applying it to Mile's love for her. Since she now understands how much she means to him. Since she's showing that love for him by wearing the jacket.

Side note: I think Rio would be a great mother figure for Gwen.

Great video!

I think Gwen felt she had already lost her dad at the start of the film, and reluctantly accepted his fate for that reason.

Mile's relationship with both his parents is done so well, that I don't think I've ever been so anxious to find out how they'll react when they either find out or Mile's comes out as Spider-Man.

Jeff Morales is fearful and he’s allowed the paranoia of his past with his brother Aaron to influence how he raises his son. Remember the conversation in the car where Miles tells his dad that he doesn’t feel like he has any choice over his future, and Jeff says “You don’t”.

Jefferson loves his son and he’s determined to force him towards success…..his way. This plays into the overall reason why it’s hard for Jeff to relate to Miles, because Miles does not feel like his life choices are his own. They are his father’s demons coming to the surface, to do anything possible to prevent a possible repeat with his son.

“Everyone keeps telling me how my story is gonna go…Nah, imma do my own thing”

This applies to Jefferson as well. This isn’t a future that Miles is choosing for himself, but the path his parents are forcing him to take. While they love him, they don’t truly understand him. Which is why his relationship with Gwen is so strong, because she understands that part of him. The art, the desire to be respected and be mature.

Fear is a big theme in the spider-verse trilogy. Jefferson didn’t face his demons and his past, but instead chose to run away from it. This causes him to neglect one of the most important relationships in his life, with his brother Aaron. He loses the relationship with his brother, and therefore an ability to positively impact him…all because of his cop mindset. Deep down Aaron was a good guy and just needed a push from his brother…in the right direction.

Same thing that George Stacy realized. Gwen didn’t need a cop in her greatest time of need….”I need you to be my dad”. Aaron didn’t need the cop telling him his life was a mess, he needed his brother to help push him on the right path.

This all connects together. Jefferson doesn’t understand Miles, because his fear is driving his ability to parent him. It’s the same mistake that neglected the relationship with his brother that could’ve saved him.

He doesn’t understand why his son loves Gwen, until her speech. Miles has a duty and someone dear to him to protect, and Gwen acknowledges his growth. Rio and Jeff never realized all that about their son, because they were too busy trying to force him onto the correct path. Ultimately, Jefferson must choose to be Jefferson Morales, and not captain morales.

I don't doubt Miles was being sincere when he apologized for being late, but I wouldn't personally say Rio was reciprocating that in particular. Rio knows that Miles is still holding back, despite paying lip-service to the idea that he can be honest with her. I think she gives him that heart-to-heart because she recognizes that Miles doesn't trust that she truly is there for him, unconditionally, especially after what happened earlier between them, and as the parent in their relationship, realizes that it's her responsibility to take the first step toward creating that trust. That kind of parallels what George does for Gwen at the end of the film, too.

I can definitely say regret and grief plays a major part in the story. Which makes Miguel's assault on Miles that much more vile even if he thinks is for the good of the Multiverse.

Imagine what if miles failed art class 💀

Great breakdown.

ITSV: Focuses on miles and family as the main plot. He always felt close to uncle Aaron as he was someone to talk to about his problems, personal and emotional side of things like mentioning gwen. His uncle wanted him to express miles creative side and be himself no matter what. Unfortunately, he had a side of him that miles didn’t know about it until he saw it which led to his death but him saying “I wanted u to look up to me” is a line that he wanted to make miles proud. Jeff wanted the best for miles and what really sparked miles to becoming his potential is that conversation with him because he sees a spark on him and he knows that miles can be great. His mother always wanted to support him and tell him to never run away from ur fears. I know Peter is not family but he is his mentor and like an uncle Spider-Man to him. He plays an important role for miles to understand what Spider-Man is and what they need to be by trying to figure it out by taking a leap of faith.




ATSV: Miles relationship with his family is not a main plot but it does play an important role in the movie. I feel like with the loss of uncle Aaron he couldn’t talk to anyone emotionally and personally with miles saying “I miss my uncle, sometimes.” His parents do find it hard to understand or listen to him because they have no idea why he is missing five minutes for his teacher conference or leaving straight away by his parents telling him to focus and being confused why this is happening to him. I feel like the reason why they don’t understand is because they feel like miles has it all now by having a good family that loves and supports him, being in a top school and working hard to put him in this spot. But miles also thinks what’s best is to keep being Spider-Man a secret and to balance his life but I think his parents don’t understand one thing he is missing his friends which played a big part of his life in the first. That’s why when Rio saw Gwen with miles, she saw that he was happy with her and being open. And if u can slow the clip u will see miles and Gwen getting close like they were going to kiss before being interrupted. Rio also saw gwen put her hand around miles which I think she feels like that’s too close and doesn’t want her to take him away. Rio and miles conversation is important because it does foreshadow the movie but it also gives miles a purpose to being Spider-Man that no matter what he will always has family to guide him and support him if people don’t accept him or belong.


Now I think there is one character that understands miles completely and maybe even more than uncle Aaron and that’s Gwen. I just realised this right now and why I think they are a perfect match Gwen said this about Peter “they really didn’t know me and I didn’t know him either” look at the parallel gwen didn’t know a side of Peter while miles didn’t know their was side of uncle Aaron. With Aaron and Peter wanting to be special in their lives. George wants what’s best for gwen and Jeff always thinks on what’s best for miles. Rio sees that miles is in love with Gwen by saying “I got some ideas” and I like that it zooms to her face straight away after she said those words because it shows her guilt and realising that how much she means to him and he means to her. That’s why based on after breaking her father’s canon event she said it’s all possible that u  can do both, break canon events and mostly have an relationship with him.




Btw this is such a small detail. In 15:36 hobie is giving a side look at Gwen after he said “that’s a bit of shame” which means that hobie knows now that miles does not have time/ready for her, due to his parents always wanting what’s best for him and also I think the reason why he looks at Gwen because he knows that she loves him and wants to spend time with him but his parents are strict of him and like I said wanting what’s best and that’s including not spending time with anybody including Gwen. Thats why Gwen is hearing this conversation because it will link to her conversation with his parents later on to tell them he loves them.

I love the part when you talked about people taking up the mantle of the person they wished they’d had. It reminds me of a particular quote: “I think you ultimately become the person who would have saved you that time no one did.” And it rings extremely true, I think.

the scene of the dj increasing the volume while miles parents were fighting with him cracked me up

We know that Miles is acting weird coz he is spiderman but what might his parents think?
Like he is absent so much because of a girl or he joined a gang 😅.

love the level in detail this analysis has, just making the film so much more completely and satisfying

My absolute favorite part of the reveal scene at the end of ATSV is that you can tell Earth 42 Miles and his mom still have an incredibly close relationship based purely on how Rio treats our miles and that she’s still an incredibly important figure in his life because of how she relies on him to help around the house. Another great detail is how Uncle Aaron steps up to help Rio despite them not being blood related. It’s an incredible statement on his character and shows how he’s genuinely a good person at heart

Dude, I absolutely love the work you put in on this video and Gwen's. I love how she is more of a focus this movie. But, as a father, I'm really loving how accurately you were able to capture his parents point of view. One thing I really connect with them on is the feeling of not knowing how to best support your kids, especially when you're scared of the potential outcomes. It's so hard to strike that balance of being a support system but not over-do it by "helicopter parenting" but not backing off so much that they don't feel supported. They did an amazing job of animation, yet again, but one scene that sticks out to me is Rio's face when Miles reveals he's spider-man. I FEEL her feelings; her immense love for him, her fear for his safety, confusion from something so big, and trying to keep that fear at bay because she knew what was riding on her reaction. God, I love the storytelling in these movies. It feels so absolutely real yet still feels like a fun spider-man movie. These movies aren't "good for superhero movies" they're just damn good movies. There is so much passion and love behind it all; the animation, the storytelling, everything. I can't get enough of these deep dive videos. Good job buddy! Now I'm off to subscribe and check out your other content! Keep up the great work you've been doing!!

Man I love this movie so much

I’m wondering if Miles will still tell them he’s Spider-Man. Maybe after when Gwen’s team goes and rescues him.

Absolutely love this! One thing I haven't heard anyone talk about is something that may be meaningless; 2099's intro sound sounding soooo much like a higher pitched sound we would get for Prowler in Into the Spiderverse.  I also still feel like his explanation of how he just happened upon a dimension where another Miguel gets killed is just very suspicious and like he's hiding something. And Prowler brought out his claws when first chasing Miles and 2099 also uses claws (which is comic accurate, I know). Idk how the possible connection to Prowler from another dimension could play into the story, I just feel like L&M dont place little details like that for no reason. Im fully aware I could be reaching, but the idea behind it just wont leave my mind.

I really love the visual symbolism you point out in your videos!

Loved the video, as well as the Gwen Stacy essay and just wanted to thank you for your effort, you have shown me so much I have missed in these movies and it makes me love them even more and it just goes to show how deep movies, which the most people think are intended for children are and how deep the characters and their relationships are and how good these 'Kids movies' can work with symbolism, art, colours and music and overall be profound, meaningful and great.

Really enjoy your take on video essays after this and the Gwen one. You do a great job of taking meaning from actions that most would gloss over while still covering larger themes. Really helps the credibility along when you can verify what you’re being told with content from the film. Keep it up!