---
title: "The Tick"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tick-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67487
imdb_id: "tt5540054"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 22
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 336
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# The Tick (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tick-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series "The Tick" is a comedy, sci-fi, and fantasy show that premiered in 2016. It is set in a world where superheroes have been real for decades. The series follows the story of an accountant with zero powers who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving a super villain who owns the city. Along the way, he teams up with a strange blue superhero. The show combines elements of comedy, science fiction, and fantasy with action and adventure.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ordinary accountant teams up with a mysterious blue superhero to expose a city-wide conspiracy."

### Why Watch
- unique comedic take on superheroes
- engaging central mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- may feel unconventional compared to traditional superhero shows
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-MA.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, superhero, action, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 22
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (18%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (82%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Ben Edlund
- **Networks / Studios**: Prime Video

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Peter Serafinowicz** as *The Tick*
- **Griffin Newman** as *Arthur Everest*
- **Valorie Curry** as *Dot Everest*
- **Brendan Hines** as *Superian*
- **Yara Martinez** as *Miss Lint*
- **Scott Speiser** as *Overkill*
- **Alan Tudyk** as *Dangerboat (voice)*
- **Devin Ratray** as *Tinfoil Kevin*
- **Jackie Earle Haley** as *The Terror*
- **Patricia Kalember** as *Joan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is The Tick about?
It follows an accountant with no powers who discovers his city is controlled by a super villain.

### Q: Who created the series?
The show was created by Ben Edlund.

### Q: Is this based on a comic book?
Yes, it is based on the comic book character of the same name created by Ben Edlund.

### Q: Where can I stream this series?
The series was created for Amazon Prime Video.

### Q: Is this the first live-action version of the character?
No, it is the second live-action series based on the character that Ben Edlund worked on.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Tick — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/67487)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*