The Tick
Seen it?2001 | 1 seasons | 22 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.3 out of 10 from audiences and a small 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, short, snackable episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Based on Ben Edlund's cult comic, a mysterious blue avenger teams up with an odd group of superheroes to fight crime.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 99K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Ben Edlund
- Patrick WarburtonThe Tick
- David BurkeArthur
- Liz VasseyCaptain Liberty
- Nestor CarbonellBatmanuel