The Tick

The Tick

Created by Ben Edlund

On FOX

2001–20021 season9 episodes22 min7.3 / 10

A gleefully absurdist superhero sitcom that treats comic-book tropes as material for irreverent comedy rather than earnest adventure.

Based on Ben Edlund's cult comic, a mysterious blue avenger teams up with an odd group of superheroes to fight crime.

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  • Is The Tick sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Does The Tick leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is The Tick easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is The Tick scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is The Tick violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

33/ 100

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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity9

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Tick

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Tick

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Tick, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Tick, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Tick, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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