The Tick: Forgotten Fox Gem Deserves Another Look

Before the explosion of cinematic universes, Fox aired 'The Tick,' a superhero sitcom based on Ben Edlund's comic hero. Starring Patrick Warburton as the titular character for nine episodes in 2001, the show has since been recognized as a cult classic that deserved more attention. It was a clever parody of the superhero genre, with The Tick portrayed not as a typical genius hero, but as an amnesiac with a knack for causing trouble.

Despite its brief broadcast, 'The Tick' achieved critical acclaim, boasting an 88% critic rating and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This suggests a strong viewer appreciation that could have sustained a longer run. Actor Patrick Warburton noted the show's cleverness and distinctiveness, lamenting that networks sometimes struggle to recognize such qualities.