The Tick
Created by Ben Edlund
On Prime Video
A warmly absurdist superhero comedy that pairs genuine conspiracy paranoia with affectionate character bonds and a deliberately strange, comedic tone.
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.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix, Prime Video
- FreePrime Video
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- BuyApple TV Store
Questions people ask
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 sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Is The Tick violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Tick scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like The Tick, and what each one shares →
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.
