History Series / TheTick2016

* WhatMeasureIsAMook: In the first episode, the Tick plows through dozens of henchmen during a fight which indirectly causes a massive explosion. The following episode reveals that some of the thugs he fought are severely cut up, bruised, and burnt with some of them suffering from [[=PTSD=]] from almost dying in the blast. As they are criminals, they can't go to a regular hospital and the BackAlleyDoctor (assisted by Arthur's sister, Dot) is portrayed somewhat sympathetically for treating them.

* WhatMeasureIsAMook: In the first episode, the Tick plows through dozens of henchmen during a fight which indirectly causes a massive explosion. The following episode reveals that some of the thugs he fought are severely cut up, bruised, and burnt with some of them suffering from [[PTSD]] from almost dying in the blast. As they are criminals, they can't go to a regular hospital and the BackAlleyDoctor (assisted by Arthur's sister, Dot) is portrayed somewhat sympathetically for treating them.

* WhatMeasureIsAMook: In the first episode, the Tick plows through dozens of henchmen during a fight which indirectly causes a massive explosion. The following episode reveals that some of the thugs he fought are severely cut up, bruised, and burnt with some of them suffering from {{PTSD}} from almost dying in the blast. As they are criminals, they can't go to a regular hospital and the BackAlleyDoctor (assisted by Arthur's sister, Dot) is portrayed somewhat sympathetically for treating them.

* JimmyHartVersion: Subverted with the AEGIS anthem, which is just "Scotland the Brave" without any changes. Except maybe played worse.

** In Season 2, [[spoiler:his former company now offers a new flavor advertised as urine free. They also offer an [[{{Squick}} original flavored drink.]]]] [[note:Probably a ShoutOut to NewCoke.]]

** In Season 2, [[spoiler:his former company now offers a new flavor advertised as urine free. They also offer an [[{{Squick}} original flavored drink.]]]]

* WeHaveToGetTheBulletOut: Dottie explains to one of the Pyramid gang that she's patching that no, you don't have to get the bullet out, just repair the damage done.

* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: Superian reenacts the "first flight" love scene from ''Film/{{Superman}}'' with E. Morgan Pearl (while [[ShoutOut reciting the words from]] Maureen [=McGovern's=] "Can You Read My Mind?" ("Just a friend from another star...") in his InnerMonologue. Its playerfor drama when Pearl (who Superian didn't bother to ask permission from first) is ''terrified'' of being dragged through the air at breakneck speeds.

* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: Superian reenacts the "first flight" love scene from ''Film/{{Superman}}'' with E. Morgan Pearl (while [[ShoutOut reciting the words from]] Maureen [=McGovern's=] "Can You Read My Mind?" ("Just a friend from another star...") in his InnerMonologue. RealityEnsues when Pearl (who Superian didn't bother to ask permission from first) is ''terrified'' of being dragged through the air at breakneck speeds.

* TouchOfDeath: Averted with Overkill after he promises Tick not to kill again.
--> You get the [[TheParalyzer 48 hour coma punch]].

* MeaningfulName: [[AppropriatedAppellation Miss Lint adopted the alias after overhearing]] some of the Terror's henchmen making fun of how her electric powers make her attract dust and other debris, and the Terror encouraged her to make it a name people would fear, instead of taking it as an insult. Overkill, a government assassin who went rogue, and uses his skills to take down criminals in a most violent manner.

* AppropriatedAppellation: Miss Lint adopted the alias after she and the Terror had a conversation were they discussed her killing of two henchmen that were making fun of her electric powers turning her into a dust magnet, and he convinced her to turn it into [[NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast a name people would fear.]]

-->'''The Terror:''' Ya don't kill people because they call ya names! Ya kill people because it's ''fun!''

** The Tick's costume inexplicably and dramatically gets redesigned from the [[https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/t/58c4191203596e9dc41f5b46/1489246523061/new-costume-design-revealed-for-the-tick-amazon-series2?format=750w first episode]] to [[http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/stg.ign.com/2017/03/thetick-720x960.jpg the second]] even though there's only a few seconds' time skip between the two. Arthur makes a note of it.

* CaptainErsatz: AEGIS for SHIELD. They even make a LampshadeHanging during their introductory video by using the term shield multiple times.

Obviously this series is not in continuity with [[Series/TheTick2001 the 2001 series of the same name]], though Creator/PatrickWarburton does return in the role of producer.

* DeathByOriginStory: Arthur's dad, who died the same exact day as the Flag Five did when Arthur was a boy. Counts as a FirstEpisodeSpoiler.

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* AdaptationExplanationExtrication: Tick uses his famous battle cry of 'Spoon' right at the end of season 2. Though he does curioysly examine a spoon at one point in the first season, he never seems to consider taking it on as a battle cry, leaving newer fans just a bit confused. Not that the phrase ever made much sense to begin with.

** Arthur's bulletproof super-suit does not cover his face. Hardly seems like a coincidence that his catchphrase in the 90's animated series was, "Not in the face!".

* BrickJoke: In season One, Walter is shown to have a habit of asking people how their feet are. When Tick finds out in season 2 that Walter is [[spoiler:not who he claimed to be]], he says "My feet don't feel so good."

* AlmostKiss: Played in the final episode when Dot and Overkill are reunited; for a moment she appears to be thinking about kissing him, but then she goes back to hugging him again instead.

** The Duke operates with a similar large organization, access to technology and has the funds to continue their operations. [[spoiler:The Duke, aka Hobbes, differs with his motivation and personality. While the Terror is evil, Hobbes views himself as a WellIntentionedExtremist mixed with FantasticRacism toward Categories. He doesn't believe AEGIS does enough to protect the world and is willing to mind control people to serve him and protect the world as he views it for the greater good. He does not have a loyal dragon and instead relies on mind control, on Lobstercules, and appealing to their baser natures, with offering Ms. Lint technology and fame. he relies solely on himself and operates in secret, tricking AEGIS as a whole. Much like the Terror, Hobbes is a regular person but while the Terror had backup plans in case things failed, Hobbes does not, allowing Arthur to knock him out easily after his mind control scheme fall through. Also, Hobbes is a very unassuming, quirky person and is the opposite of hammy, allowing him to continue his operations in secret with no one assuming otherwise. While the Terror loves the spotlight, Hobbes prefers operating from behind the scenes.]]

** The Terror is a regular person, albeit one with a large organization including a loyal dragon (Ms. Lint), access to technology and the funds for his operations. He also, in his bizarre way, encourages his minions to think for themselves and to strike out on their own, as he admonishes Ms Lint for not doing so. His organization is loyal to him, if either out of fear or true respect. He is also extremely hammy and loves evil for the sake of evil. The Terror
*** The Duke operates with a similar large organization, access to technology and has the funds to continue their operations. [[spoiler:The Duke, aka Hobbes, differs with his motivation and personality. While the Terror is evil, Hobbes views himself as a WellIntentionedExtremist mixed with FantasticRacism toward Categories. He doesn't believe AEGIS does enough to protect the world and is willing to mind control people to serve him and protect the world as he views it for the greater good. He does not have a loyal dragon and instead relies on mind control, on Lobstercules, and appealing to their baser natures, with offering Ms. Lint technology and fame. he relies solely on himself and operates in secret, tricking AEGIS as a whole. Much like the Terror, Hobbes is a regular person but while the Terror had backup plans in case things failed, Hobbes does not, allowing Arthur to knock him out easily after his mind control scheme fall through. Also, Hobbes is a very unassuming, quirky person and is the opposite of hammy, allowing him to continue his operations in secret with no one assuming otherwise. While the Terror loves the spotlight, Hobbes prefers operating from behind the scenes.]]

* SingleTargetSexuality: Danger Boat considers himself a male, and is infatuated with Arthur, and he actually [[DiscussedTrope wonders if this means if he is homosexual because it is derived from the word "same" in Greek and he and Arthur are not the same at all]].

* HighConcept: What if Film/TheDarkKnightTrilogy starred the Creator/AdamWest Series/{{Batman}}?

* FantasticSlur: A low-level one with superhumans being called Categories. Most don't even consider it a slur on either side of it.

** Overkill's TruthSerum is sodium amberthiessen. Actress ''Tiffani'' Amber Thiessen played Kelly Kapowski on ''Series/SavedByTheBell'' and Valerie Malone on ''Series/BeverlyHills90210''.

-->'''The Tick:''' I'm [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers more than meets the eye]].
-->'''The Tick:''' Choosy choosers choose destiny.[[note]]Referencing old Jif peanut butter ads[[/note]]

* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Joan is very worried when Walter leaves her a brief note saying he has to go away, because Walter normally communicates solely through a RamblingOldManMonologue.