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Mr. Pickles

2014 – 2019Show4 seasons31 episodesTV-MA

AnimationComedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

An eccentric, brutally violent comedy series about faith and meaning and family.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or tears.

Shows with

Episodes

4 seasons · 31 episodes · best: S2E10 "Finale" 8.5

Episodes

7.4
7.9
7.6
8.4

Story

The Goodman family lives with their lovable pet dog, Mr. Pickles, a deviant border collie with a secret satanic streak.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Satanic Comedy
  • Grotesque Animation
  • Shock Value Humor
  • Uncanny Valley Aesthetic
  • Adult Swim Classic
  • Dark Surrealism
  • Violent Slapstick
  • Cult Horror Parody
  • Unpredictable Chaos

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Will Carsola
Written by
Drew Hancock, Will Carsola, Dave Stewart

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 21, 2014 · November 17, 2019 · Ended

First aired
September 21, 2014
Last aired
November 17, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 31 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!, Soundtrack Dissonance, Once an Episode +9

  • Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!
  • Soundtrack Dissonance
  • Once an Episode
  • Irony
  • The Password Is Always "Swordfish"
  • World of Buxom
  • Easter Egg
  • Leitmotif
  • Batman Cold Open
  • Kick the Dog
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Driven to Suicide

12 of 122 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mr. Pickles?"

Questions about Mr. Pickles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Pickles?

YouTube TVAdult SwimSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Mr. Pickles streams on YouTube TV and Adult Swim, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 66 other countries.

Is Mr. Pickles worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3).

Does Mr. Pickles get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.4, and season 4 peaks at 8.4. The highest-rated episode is Finale (season 2, episode 10) at 8.5, and the lowest is Tommy's Big Job (season 1, episode 1) at 6.8.

How long does it take to watch Mr. Pickles?

8 h

About 8 hours: 31 episodes in 4 seasons of about 15 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2019.

Will Mr. Pickles make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Mr. Pickles?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with ambiguity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Mr. Pickles use?

Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!Soundtrack DissonanceOnce an EpisodeIronyThe Password Is Always "Swordfish"World of BuxomEaster EggLeitmotifBatman Cold OpenKick the DogEven Evil Has StandardsDriven to Suicideand 110 more

TV Tropes lists 122 tropes for it, including Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!, Soundtrack Dissonance, and Once an Episode.