If you like to watch a family show, then Letterkenny should be your must-watch drama series. And yes, these are several reasons for such a strong statement.
First of all, it will give you fair entertainment with lots of laughter. The strong story lineup will bound you to watch until the end. And every episode of last season proved it.
This series has 8 seasons still now. And fans are passionately waiting for season 9.
Now, haven’t you watched Letterkenny yet? Or want to know more? Then stay tuned with us. We will let you know every single information of about this drama series.
Let’s dive in.
Letterkenny Season 9 Release Date: [Update: month20]
After the end of Letterkenny season 8 by the end of 2019, fans were very excited for season 9. Well, Covid19 has paused all of our lives. It has also affected the entertainment industry as well.
There are plenty of shows on my watchlist, like Barry season 3, Snowfall season 4, Animal Kingdom season 5. I was eagerly waiting for these shows. But the ongoing pandemic has caused a great pause in their release.
However, if you are waiting for Letterkenny season 9, you do not have to wait any longer. Season 9 has already been released on Christmas, on December 25, 2020.
The First Release Of Letterkenny:
The story of Letterkenny represents a Canadian rural town and the community living there. At the same time, you will find how hilarious life could be in those communities. The scripts of the show are as natural as the plot of the show. And that’s the special part of the show. Crave first released the series in February 2016.
Parent Show Of Letterkenny:
The series was first released on YouTube as “Letterkenny Problem.” In March 2015, the show was promoted to television series by Crave.
Premise:
The story of Letterkenny features a small rural town of Canada of the same name. The town has around 5000 people. The main characters of the story are Wayne and Katy, who are siblings. They have a small farm in which they produce stands. Wayne has an impression of the toughest guy of Letterkenny.
Moreover, Katy has several involvements with various men, which his brother does not actually like. The story also features Reilly and Jonesy, two best friends and ice hockey players. The funny thing is, they both are in an on-and-off affair with Katy. The story also features a wide variety of people of Letterkenny and their lives.
What Is Special About Letterkenny?
Well, the theme of a rural town may not interest you. You may ask me what’s special about the show? As I mentioned earlier, it’s a comedy show. The specialty of the show lies in its comedy style. The plots and scripts of the show are very casual. And the things they talk about are really unique. That’s what has made the show a unique one comparing other sitcoms.
How Many Seasons Of Letterkenny?
From 2016, a total of 8 seasons of Letterkenny has been released. Due to its great popularity, the series is continuously in production.
- Season 1: February 7, 2016
- Season 2: December 25, 2016
- Season 3: July 1, 2017
- Season 4: December 25, 2017
- Season 5: June 29, 2018
- Season 6: December 25, 2018
- Season 7: October 11, 2019
- Season 8: December 25, 2019
- Season 9: December 25, 2000
Which one is the worst season of Letterkenny?
Well, some people think Letterkenny season 7 is the worst season of Letterkenny. They marked mostly the show’s slow progression and limited roles of female characters as their reason for their disappointment. Season 7 was released a year back on October 11, 2019. You can stream the season on Hulu and Crave.
Letterkenny Main Cast And Characters:
- Wayne:
Wayne has an impression of the toughest guy in town. He is always in a flannel shirt (tucked-in), jeans and boots. He is well-mannered but seen to be a bit protective of his sister (Katy). Daryl and Squirrelly Dan are his best friends. Jared Kesso has played the role of Wayne. He is also the scriptwriter of the show.
- Daryl:
He is a dairy farmer and best friend of Wayne from childhood. Daryl is often called the nickname Dary. The special part of his character is his sarcastic behavior. He often passes very sarcastic comments, which the audience finds very interesting. Nathan Dales played the role.
- Katy:
Katy and Wayne are siblings. She has a lot of involvement with various men, and his brother Wayne does not like Katy’s affairs. Michelle Mylett played the role.
- Squirrelly Dan:
Well, Dan is another interesting character. He has a trademark “s” in every word he uses. Also, he is very much open in terms of sexuality. K. Trevor Wilson played the role.
- McMurray:
McMurray, Agricultural hall president, is a bit, stereotypical person. Dan Petronijevic played the role.
Others:
Bonnie McMurray:
Bonnie is the sister of McMurray. The role was played by Kamilla Kowel.
Angle:
Angel is Wayne’s girlfriend from high school who cheated on him.
Best Episodes of Letterkenny:
Season 8 –Day Beers Day- IMDb 9.5 (Episode-7)
-Holy Sheet – IMDb 9.4 (Episode-6)
Season 7 -W’s Talk, Baby- IMDb 9.3 (Episode-5)
-In It To Win It- IMDb 9.1 (Episode-6)
Where Can You Watch It?
Well, Letterkenny is the original series of Crave. So, you stream the series on Crave. You can also stream the series on Hulu.
Awards:
It has won the 5th Canadian Screen Awards for Best Comedy Series and the WGC Screenwriting Awards for Best TV Comedy, 2017.
Also, it was nominated for the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards for Best Original Fiction Program and the Canadian Comedy Awards 2016 for Best TV Show.
Ratings of Letterkenny:
From the YouTube channel to TV series, the show has earned popularity in various age groups. Its ratings further prove the same thing. In the IMDb rating, it scored 8.6/10 and in Rotten Tomatoes 93% of people liked this show.
Social media popularity:
Social media is a great place to get information regarding the popularity of a show. Here, some social media popularity details of Letterkenny.
Facebook: The official page of Letterkenny has a total of 973k likes.
Instagram: The official page has 658K followers on Instagram.
YouTube: Its parent show’s official YouTube channel has a total of 433k subscribers.
Is It Worth Watching?
Well, I found the show accidentally on YouTube. And I found it hilarious, which pushed me to watch all of the seasons. So, in my opinion, watching the show is worthwhile. And once you start the series, I am quite sure you will end up watching the entire series.
Final words:
In conclusion, if you want some natural entertainment, I would highly recommend watching the series. The natural plots and scripts of the show will amuse you for sure.
However, some people think Letterkenny season 7 was the worst one. If you also feel the same, you are probably hesitating to watch season 8. I would say start watching season 8. Because Letterkenny season 8 would not disappoint you for sure.
