Dressed for Destiny

As I was browsing through Hulu in search of something to distract me from thinking, I noticed a series I had heard of previously but was reluctant to watch just because the name kind of gives me the willies. "What show is that?" you may inquire. My answer: look at the picture!.


Now I'll admit this isn't the funniest thing I've ever seen. But somehow or another it kind of caught my attention. To begin with, how could one not like a show about super heroes that includes a South-of-the-Border well-doer named "Batmanuel"? If only there was a Polish counterpart called "Hulski" or a web-swinging Italian hero known as "Spidermanelli" it might be perfect.

In the spirit of full disclosure I feel obligated to mention I don't actually own a television but use my computer and a digital projector to watch DVDs and web-based video on a gloriously large 7 ft image projected on my wall. So instead of spending my time flipping a remote control through a million bad channels on cable or satellite, I engage in the online equivalent, namely searching streaming video sites for things that might tickle my fancy. I've discovered that either way the result can turn out the same, I watch more "television" than I probably should. On the plus side, I can watch Netflix series and movies sans ads, and despite the smattering of promotional material on Hulu, generally speaking I am exposed to considerably less mind-numbing Madison Avenue dribble than I would be with a regular TV.

Anyway, back to the Tick. At the moment I have watched only the pilot. I suspect I'll watch more if it grabs my admittedly hard to capture and even more difficult to sustain interest, but at this point I really don't have a heck of a lot to offer in the way of examples for my recommendation. The line which led me to make this post and provided the source of the title should be sufficient for you to determine if this show might be worth your taking a peek. As one of the characters falters in his belief that he is a legitimate defender of the common man, the Tick offers these words of wisdom, "Destiny dressed you, now fear is trying to take off your pants." Tell me that's not funny and I'll tell you to watch something else. But if you found a chuckle when you read that line, give the Tick a try.