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A Triumphant Remake For The Tick
If there’s one disappointment here, its the number of episodes. With six 30 minute episodes and another six on the horizon to be released next year, the short length makes it quick to blitz through the series. The show creators have said this was done deliberately to generate more buzz among fans, I can’t help but feel a couple of months wait rather than potentially a year would have been a better choice. Unlike Game Of Thrones, there aren’t a lot of intricate plots woven through the show, nor are there a number of possible scenarios to stew over making The Tick slightly frustrating to watch. The six episodes that are here though work well, with a solid arc revolving around an origin story for Arthur, cementing the character relationships and close one chapter while effectively opening another ready for next year. Its not perfect, and the short length does hurt the series’ integrity but The Tick is a successful remake. It’s funny, action packed and every bit as campy as it was back in the 90s. The characters are good too despite The Tick lacking the physical presence that made him such an awe inspiring sight from before. It isn’t perfect, and some of the plot moves along a little too quickly leaving some of the supporting cast with little characterisation. The first six episodes are a joy to watch though and prove that a reboot like this can be given a different feel whilst still keeping the main core of the show intact.
