Quick Info
Status: Canceled
Network: Showtime
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.6/10
Kidding
Overview
Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, is an icon of children's TV. But when his family begins to implode, Jeff finds no fairy tale or fable or puppet will guide him through this crisis, which advances faster than his means to cope. The result: a kind man in a cruel world faces a slow leak of sanity as hilarious as it is heartbreaking.
This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.6 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Comedy.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Jim Carrey
Jeff Piccirillo
Frank Langella
Sebastian Piccirillo
Judy Greer
Jill Piccirillo
Justin Kirk
Peter
Cole Allen
William Piccirillo
Juliet Morris
Maddy Perera
Catherine Keener
Deirdre Perera
Seasons
Season 1
10 Episodes • Aired 2018-09-09
In season 1, Jeff begins to push back against the limits of the well-oiled machine that is Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time. Seb begins preparing the show for a life after Jeff. Deirdre grapples with her own personal and professional life issues.
Season 2
10 Episodes • Aired 2020-02-09
Season two picks up moments after season one’s cliffhanger, and with his beloved Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time off the air for the first time in 30 years, Jeff Pickles must find a way to communicate with his many fans who still need him. Jeff creates a new and controversial method to talk directly to children across the world only to become the target of animosity for the first time in his career. As Jeff navigates the most complicated moral gray areas of his life, he discovers a new side of himself in a season full of music, magic, puppets and pathos.