I'm part of the fan base that loves the cartoon version... I couldn't get into the 2001 version because of the actor playing the Tick. I like him in other things but he wasn't so much playing the Tick as I liked him; it was more like he was the Bored Tick not paying attention.
Haven't seen the new version but sooo want to watch it, just have to find someone with high speed internet
You're right that character definitely came across as bored. In my opinion the new version of The Tick though is just as perfect as it can possibly be. The actor playing The Tick is exactly as you would imagine The Tick to be in every single way shape and form.