The Tick 2001
What is The Tick?
The television series "The Tick" is an adaptation of Ben Edlund's cult comic. The show is based on Edlund's comic and features a mysterious blue avenger as its main character.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 9
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 8, 2001
- Last aired
- Jan 31, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 105 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 9 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~22 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- FOX
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The television series "The Tick" is an adaptation of Ben Edlund's cult comic. The show is based on Edlund's comic and features a mysterious blue avenger as its main character. This character teams up with an odd group of superheroes to fight crime. The series is a representation of the comic, retaining its core concept and characters. The show's premise revolves around the blue avenger and their allies working together to combat various threats. The series is a result of Edlund's comic, which has a dedicated following. The show's storyline is built around the comic's core elements, featuring the blue avenger and their companions as they face challenges and adversaries. The series explores the world of superheroes and the relationships between its characters. The show is a visual representation of Edlund's comic, bringing its unique style and characters to life.
Should you watch it?
“A blue superhero teams up with quirky allies to battle crime in a comedic live‑action series.”
- Based on Ben Edlund's cult comic
- Humorous live‑action superhero parody
- Features a quirky team of heroes
- Presented as a sitcom rather than a serious superhero drama
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted, comic‑book‑inspired sitcoms about unconventional heroes.
The series is a TV‑PG comedy with mild superhero action, suitable for most viewers.
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Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Nov 8, 2001
- E2 The Funeral Mytharc Nov 15, 2001
- E3 Couples Core Dec 5, 2001
- E4 The License Core Dec 6, 2001
- E5 Arthur Needs Space Core Dec 13, 2001
- E6 The Big Leagues Core Dec 21, 2001
- E7 The Tick vs. Justice Core Jan 17, 2002
- E8 Arthur, Interrupted Mytharc Jan 24, 2002
- E9 The Terror Mytharc Jan 31, 2002
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of The Tick (2001)?
It follows a mysterious blue avenger who teams up with an odd group of superheroes to fight crime.
Who created the original comic the series is based on?
Ben Edlund is the creator of the cult comic that inspired the series.
What type of show is it?
The Tick (2001) is a live‑action sitcom presented as a comedy.
What rating does the series have?
The series carries a TV‑PG rating.
When was the series released?
The Tick premiered as a television series in 2001.
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