What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedLetterkenny
Jared Keeso · Series · 2016
If you loved Letterkenny, start with Shoresy (Jared Keeso, 2022) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Letterkenny across media.
You love how Letterkenny treats the hyper-specific social codes of rural life with a mix of sharp irony and deep affection.
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Shoresy
Jared Keeso · Series · 2022
Books on the same thread
A Confederacy of Dunces
John Kennedy Toole · Book · 1980
Explores: eccentric protagonist, social misfit, anachronistic worldview.
Much like the eccentric social hierarchy in Letterkenny, this novel highlights an uncompromising protagonist whose anachronistic worldview creates endless friction with his small-town surroundings and dysfunctional family dynamics.
Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
Stephen Leacock · Book · 1912
Explores: Small Town Life, Social Commentary, Irony.
If you appreciate the Canadian provincialism and satirical character studies found in Letterkenny, you will recognize a kindred spirit in this masterwork of small-town humor and social observation.
Independent People
Halldór Laxness · Book · 1946
Explores: Stoicism, Rugged Individualism, Man against nature.
This saga mirrors the stoic attachment to the land seen in Letterkenny, exploring the rugged individualism and generational struggle of a farmer holding his own against nature.
The Winners
Fredrik Backman · Book
Explores: community identity, toxic rivalry, generational trauma.
The intense community identity and hockey-fueled rivalries that define the social climate of Letterkenny are taken to a darker, more dramatic extreme in this gripping small-town story.
Films on the same thread
Clerks
Film · 1994
Explores: Workplace dissatisfaction, Existential ennui, Youth culture.
The sharp-witted, bored banter between the counter clerks echoes the rapid-fire dialogue style of Letterkenny, proving that even mundane workplace environments can foster a distinct and hilarious culture.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Taika Waititi · Film · 2016
Explores: Found family, Intergenerational relationships, Man vs. nature.
The quirky comedy and focus on the bond between an unlikely pair in the wilderness will resonate with anyone who enjoys the found-family dynamics of Letterkenny.
It
Andy Muschietti · Film · 2017
Shares a thread with Letterkenny: Friendship.
This story highlights the intense, localized secrets and social pressures of small-town life, grounding its supernatural elements in the same community atmosphere that anchors the world of Letterkenny.
God's Own Country
Francis Lee · Film · 2017
Shares a thread with Letterkenny: Masculinity.
The isolation and rigid masculinity of rural life are examined here with a similar focus on character-driven conflict, mirroring the tension found in the country-boy lifestyle of Letterkenny.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
This podcast mirrors the sociological obsession with provincial life found in Letterkenny, combining in-depth research with a comedic spin on the peculiar nature of small-town residents.
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
If you enjoy the serialized focus on farming and community relationships in Letterkenny, this long-running drama offers a deeper dive into the complexities of rural daily life.
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Common questions
Is Shoresy a spin-off of Letterkenny?
Yes, Shoresy is a television series released in 2022 that functions as an adaptation and spin-off of Letterkenny. It continues the universe established by Jared Keeso, focusing on the hockey players and the specific subcultures found within the original Letterkenny series.
What groups are featured in Letterkenny?
The residents of Letterkenny belong to one of three distinct groups known as the Hicks, the Skids, and the Hockey Players. These three groups are constantly feuding with each other over trivial matters throughout the duration of the Letterkenny series.
What is the primary premise of Letterkenny?
Letterkenny follows Wayne, a country boy living in Letterkenny, Ontario. He spends his time trying to protect his homegrown way of life on the farm against a world that is constantly evolving around him while navigating conflicts between the town's three main social groups.
Should I watch Shoresy after finishing Letterkenny?
If you enjoyed the characters and setting of Letterkenny, you should watch Shoresy. Released in 2022, this spin-off series expands on the world introduced in Letterkenny, allowing viewers to see more of the hockey player culture that was a central part of the original show.