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Season 2 – Kidding

2020

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Drama

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"Kidding" follows Jeff Pickles, a man who is iconic in children's television. Jeff, aka Mr. Pickles, is a pillar of kindness and wisdom to the impressionable minds of America's youth and to the parents who grew up with him. When Mr. Pickles' family begins to implode, his life starts to take a downward spiral. He must put the fables and puppets aside to get through this newest crisis in life. As the slow leak of sanity advances faster than he can cope with it, the cruel world breaks his heart.

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Critics Consensus

Kidding lightens its emotional load just enough to craft a sophomore season that is brighter and sweeter and no less insightful than its first.

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James Jackson

Times (UK)

Being one of those inventive comedies confronting midlife predicaments (divorce, failure, all the fun stuff), it has to amp them up, which has the unfortunate side effect of making everyone seem downright awful.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2020

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Ben Travers

indieWire

What Holstein, Gondry, Carrey, and the "Kidding" gang have accomplished is bold without reaching, sweet without turning saccharine, and thoughtful without getting pushy. Season 2 is lighter, yes, but only enough to let it fly.

Rated: A-

Feb 10, 2020

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

With an ensemble cast including Frank Langella and Catherine Keener, it's deeply surreal and poignant television.

Feb 5, 2020

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Akos Peterbencze

Frame Rated (Medium)

Kidding proves that moving on is possible if we face the bad decisions we've made and forgive those who did wrong by us when we were too young to oppose. It's about the parental sins we buried deep inside ourselves...

Jul 26, 2023

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Keith Watson

Metro Newspaper (UK)

Singing and dancing with puppets and I didn't run a mile? Yes, really, I'm not kidding.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 6, 2020

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Martin Carr

Flickering Myth

Combined with discussions around mortality, adolescent arrested development and the marketing of dubiously shaped bedtime buddies Kidding continues bumping up the bar.

Feb 21, 2020

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Monica M

I miss the show so much. It was absolutely fantastic. What a shame it didn't continue. They were all great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest final 10 episodes of Jim Carrey comic relief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/23

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Ser Duncan T

Una bella obra, llena de situaciones curiosas e imaginativas. Jim está simplemente genial y es el epicentro de todo. Por más series así

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/22

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Audience Member

This is one of my favorite TV shows, and the second season is even better than the first. Can we take money out of the profit game and continue making good TV shows. Amazing acting! Amazing story!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Audience Member

This was such a fantastic series. It's a shame it was canceled. Beautifully written performed and so much more that should have been created. Wishful thinking maybe someday this would come back.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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yash b

I have always considered Jim Carrey to one of the most versatile actors. In "Kidding" he showcases more of his dramatic side, with some moments of humor. This show is often devastating and Carrey is easy to root for as a Mr. Rogers type public figure. His character does make mistakes, but I could easily empathize with him at every hardship he faces. This show is ultimately about the hardships all of the family members face, and I found myself very invested pretty quickly. The whole thing is only two seasons but I think it manages to tell a complete story. There are a few episodes that are hilarious, and I wish the series took more opportunities to make me laugh, but nonetheless, the drama and the messages are very real and effective. As a Jim Carrey fan, I am very glad I decided to check out this quick series with my current access to Showtime.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Dave Holstein

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Jim Carrey

Jeff

Frank Langella

Sebastian

Catherine Keener

Deirdre

Judy Greer

Jill

Bernard White

Scott Perera

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Episode 1

Aired Feb 9, 2020

The Cleanest Liver in Columbus, Ohio

Jeff realizes if he can tell a lie for the first time in his life, he'll get everything he's ever wanted.

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Episode 2

Aired Feb 9, 2020

Up, Down and Everything in Between

While Jill, Deirdre and Seb debate over who is to blame for Jeff's recent behavior, Jeff finds himself in the real-world version of Pickle Barrel Falls.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 16, 2020

I'm Listening

Jeff has an idea for how he can speak directly to the children of the world; Seb hands over the reins of the Pickle empire to Deirdre; after finding a book of magic spells, Will finds himself face to face with the past.

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 16, 2020

I Wonder What Grass Tastes Like

After realizing that he might not have any real friends, Jeff makes a new best friend; Deirdre tries to get "Puppet Time" back on the air.

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Episode 5

Aired Feb 23, 2020

Episode 3101

Jeff tries to teach children about change in the first episode of the 31st season of "Mr. Pickles' Puppet Time."

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Episode 6

Aired Feb 23, 2020

The Death of Fil

Jeff, Deirdre, Will, and Seb attend a funeral at sea.

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 1, 2020

The Acceptance Speech

Deirdre deals with a medical issue while attending Jeff's Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony; Jeff tries to be anyone but himself; Seb meets someone old and someone new.

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Episode 8

Aired Mar 1, 2020

A Seat on the Rocket

Jeff decides to start a new Pickles family while Deirdre tries to get some good PR for the show.

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Episode 9

Aired Mar 8, 2020

The Nightingale Pledge

Jeff learns the safest place for him is far away from everyone; Will talks to a mysterious visitor at his school; with Maddy's help, Deirdre gets a win for the show.

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Episode 10

Aired Mar 8, 2020

The Puppet Dalai Lama

Jill asks Jeff a question he isn't sure he can answer.

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