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The Tick

2016·Show
22Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic727.4Rotten Tomatoes95%93%
Episodes
IMDb7.4Metacritic727.4Rotten Tomatoes95%93%
Episodes

The Tick fingerprint

Very funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody10
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Absurdist Humor9

World

Pop culture and society

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

In a world where superheroes have been real for decades, an accountant with zero powers 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.
Superhero SatireAbsurdist ComedyCampy & IronicWitty DialogueSubversive TropesFound Family DynamicsMeta-Narrative HumorCharacter-Driven Farce

Crew

Directed by:
Wally Pfister, Wendey Stanzler, Thor Freudenthal
Written by:
Ben Edlund
Produced by:
Patrick Warburton, Peter Serafinowicz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Tick

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Tick legally?

NetflixPrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

The Tick is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tick worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tick rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageSexual content

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and sexual content.

How many seasons does The Tick have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 22 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tick?

Critics84
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Tick much the same way.

When did The Tick air?

It ran from 2016 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is The Tick in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Tick?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tick in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Tick use?

For the EvulzSecret IngredientDirty CommunistsNot Helping Your CaseDance Party EndingDenser and WackierAttention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!Wham LineWham Line"Blind Idiot" TranslationCrapsack WorldWe Have to Get the Bullet Out!and 115 more

TV Tropes lists 127 storytelling tropes for The Tick, including For the Evulz, Secret Ingredient, Dirty Communists.