TV series

The Tick

1994–1996 · 3 seasons

A gleefully silly superhero cartoon packed with absurd gags, campy villains, and a lovable oaf of a hero.

Tagline: The Superhero Who's More Than a Little Off-Balance!
Overview: 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 feels: Absurd, campy, satirical and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Justice, friendship, identity, power
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Full breakdown

Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
friendship
identity
power
corruption
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: animated
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none