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The Tick

  • TV Series
  • 2016–2019
  • TV-MA
  • 29m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
21K
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Peter Serafinowicz and Griffin Newman in The Tick (2016)
In a world where superheroes have been real for decades, an accountant with no superpowers comes to realize his city is owned by a super villain. As he struggles to uncover this conspiracy, he falls in league with a strange blue superhero.
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In a world where superheroes have been real for decades, an accountant with no superpowers comes to realize his city is owned by a super villain. As he struggles to uncover this conspiracy, ... Read allIn a world where superheroes have been real for decades, an accountant with no superpowers comes to realize his city is owned by a super villain. As he struggles to uncover this conspiracy, he falls in league with a strange blue superhero.In a world where superheroes have been real for decades, an accountant with no superpowers comes to realize his city is owned by a super villain. As he struggles to uncover this conspiracy, he falls in league with a strange blue superhero.

  • Creator
    • Ben Edlund
  • Stars
    • Peter Serafinowicz
    • Griffin Newman
    • Valorie Curry
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,690
    61
    • Creator
      • Ben Edlund
    • Stars
      • Peter Serafinowicz
      • Griffin Newman
      • Valorie Curry
    • 221User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 nominations total

    Episodes22

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    Peter Serafinowicz
    Peter Serafinowicz
    • The Tick
    • 2016–2019
    Griffin Newman
    Griffin Newman
    • Arthur Everest
    • 2016–2019
    Valorie Curry
    Valorie Curry
    • Dot Everest
    • 2016–2019
    Brendan Hines
    Brendan Hines
    • Superian
    • 2016–2019
    Yara Martinez
    Yara Martinez
    • Ms. Lint
    • 2016–2019
    Scott Speiser
    Scott Speiser
    • Overkill
    • 2016–2019
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Dangerboat
    • 2017–2019
    Devin Ratray
    Devin Ratray
    • Tinfoil Kevin…
    • 2016–2019
    Jackie Earle Haley
    Jackie Earle Haley
    • The Terror
    • 2016–2018
    Patricia Kalember
    Patricia Kalember
    • Joan
    • 2017–2019
    Joshua Schubart
    Joshua Schubart
    • Frank
    • 2017–2019
    François Chau
    François Chau
    • Walter
    • 2017–2019
    Kahlil Ashanti
    Kahlil Ashanti
    • Goat
    • 2016–2018
    Ryan Woodle
    Ryan Woodle
    • V-L-M
    • 2017–2018
    Marc Kudisch
    Marc Kudisch
    • Ty Rathbone
    • 2019
    John Pirkis
    John Pirkis
    • Dr. Karamazov
    • 2017–2018
    Julian Cihi
    Julian Cihi
    • Edgelord
    • 2019
    Steven Ogg
    Steven Ogg
    • Flexon
    • 2019
    • Creator
      • Ben Edlund
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    Reviewers say 'The Tick' is lauded for its humor, character development, and nostalgic elements, with standout performances by Peter Serafinowicz and Griffin Newman. However, some criticize the darker tone, departure from campy humor, and early episode pacing. Foul language and a less likable Arthur also draw ire. Despite these issues, many find the series enjoyable for its comedy-action blend.
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    Featured reviews

    8tacanderson

    A worthy remake of a cult classic

    I've watched this episode 3 times now. I really like it. I liked the comics and the animated series, but I didn't love the last live action version. This is by far, the best character development of any iteration of The Tick. Arthur's back store is excellent, and Griffin Newman plays it brilliantly. Peter Serafinowicz's acting as The Tick is a little rough, but he's a good actor and I have no doubt he'll pull it off. Plus with Patrick Warburton as a producer (as opposed to playing The Tick like he did the last time) I'm sure he'll coach Peter along.

    To me, this is more representative of the comics, which could be darker than the animated series. Arthur's back story is definitely darker and it seems that Arthur's story line is going to carry the series forward while The Tick may be "the sidekick" to the story. I really hope Amazon picks this up, I can't wait to see where Ben Edlund takes it from here.
    8aidanalderdice

    I'll take good writing over a high budget any day

    This is only my second review on this site, and I hesitated to even write it. But the more I watched of this show, the more I felt an obligation to. The title really says it all, the special effects are lacking at times (pretty obvious green screen in one scene, cheap- ish looking costume in the next), and it doesn't matter in the slightest. I haven't read the comics, at least not yet, so I can't speak to whether or not this is a faithful adaptation. But it's more than just entertaining. In every moment of it, you can see and feel that someone put their heart and soul into this show. It's leagues ahead of any Marvel/Netflix series, solely because it's not just about superheroes running around being invincible and fighting evil. It refuses to take itself too seriously, while still somehow being an effective human drama, and a good comedy to boot.

    There are no huge action setpieces, though you do get to see people deflecting bullets and punching henchmen through walls. However, that's not what you should watch this for regardless. You should watch it for the story, because as short as this season is, it's expertly crafted. If you're looking for Luke Cage or Iron Fist, look elsewhere. In my humble opinion, this is better than both of them combined.
    8Dragonwarrior24

    HULU bring it back

    I wished Hulu or somebody else can bring this back. This show was so damn funny
    10shadmanavro

    Renew it for third season please!

    I've been waiting for Television adaption of The Tick for years! And the show blew my mind! It's so fresh and so different than the rest superhero shows and it actually contains great message. The show should not end so soon! Please renew it for several more seasons!
    7chrisman-42887

    after watching a coupel of episodes of this its pretty great

    OK I was a 90s kid but never was really interested in the tick growing up however when I saw the trailer for this I had to give it a chance and I am rather happy I did this was exciting hilarious and action filled you really cant go to wrong here the tick himself is hilarious and is like the poster boy for dorky sidekicks however it works they are both great together I say give the tick a chance he may save your day from bordom if nothing else lol

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    • Trivia
      Patrick Warburton is one of the producers. He played the title character in The Tick (2001).
    • Goofs
      The "words" in the interface of Arthur's helmet and on its case are meaningless babble, and consist of a chaotic mixture of Russian Cyrillics, misshapen Russian letters, misshapen Georgian alphabet, astrological signs, and nonexistent symbols.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Blockbuster Buster: Honest Review - The Tick Season 1 Part 1 (2017)
    • Soundtracks
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Тік
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • ArsenalFX Color
      • Sony Pictures Television
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    • Runtime
      29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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