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The Tick 2016

★ 7.0/10 · 336 votes TV-MA ComedySci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure 2 seasons · 22 eps Canceled

Created by Ben Edlund

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What is The Tick?

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.

Type
TV series
Year
2016
Status
Canceled
Episodes
22
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Aug 19, 2016
Last aired
Apr 4, 2019
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Prime Video
Genres
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“An ordinary accountant teams up with a mysterious blue superhero to expose a city-wide conspiracy.”

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Reasons to watch
  • unique comedic take on superheroes
  • engaging central mystery
Keep in mind
  • may feel unconventional compared to traditional superhero shows

Watch it if you enjoy superhero stories with a comedic and satirical tone.

The series is rated TV-MA.

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Cast

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

Episode guide

Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is The Tick about?

It follows an accountant with no powers who discovers his city is controlled by a super villain.

Who created the series?

The show was created by Ben Edlund.

Is this based on a comic book?

Yes, it is based on the comic book character of the same name created by Ben Edlund.

Where can I stream this series?

The series was created for Amazon Prime Video.

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.