The Tick
Seen it?1994 | 3 seasons | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Justice League Unlimited, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 13 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-Y7: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Attention Evil-doers! The Tick is here, and he’s wearing the blue tights of justice! Together with his trusty moth-costumed sidekick Arthur, The Tick keeps the streets of The City safe from a rogue’s gallery of hilariously malevolent villains. So grab a snack, put your feet up and get ready to laugh and cheer as everyone’s favorite brawny hero swats evil on the snout with the rolled-up newspaper of goodness!
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 70K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up.
- Season 11994 · 13 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 21995 · 13 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 31996 · 10 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Ben Edlund
- Townsend ColemanThe Tick (voice)
- Rob PaulsenArthur (voice)
- Kay LenzAmerican Maid (voice)
- Cam ClarkeDie Fledermaus (voice)
- Jess HarnellSewer Urchin (voice)