What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMr. Pickles
Will Carsola · Series · 2014
If you loved Mr. Pickles, start with Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Mr. Pickles across media.
You crave the jarring collision of suburban mundanity and grotesque, demonic subversion that makes Mr. Pickles so uniquely unsettling and hilarious.
Books on the same thread
The Tragical Comedy Or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch
Neil Gaiman · Book · 1995
Shares a thread with Mr. Pickles: Dysfunctional Family.
Like Mr. Pickles, this graphic novel explores the cycle of violence through a dark, surreal lens, proving that domestic settings often hide the most disturbing and perverse impulses.
The Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens · Book · 2003
Explores: Social Commentary, Innocence vs. Experience, Friendship.
While Mr. Pickles offers a demonic take on the family dog, this satirical classic uses a similarly picaresque structure to expose the absurdities and hypocrisies of society.
Dog Man
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2016
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Crime-fighting, Animal Heroes.
If you appreciate the chaotic premise of a dog acting outside the bounds of nature in Mr. Pickles, this humorous tale offers a lighter look at canine heroism.
The Master and Margarita
Mikhail Bulgakov · Book · 2008
Explores: Good vs Evil, Power of Art, Redemption.
The devilish antics and supernatural chaos wreaked by the cat in this novel mirror the disruptive, satanic influence that defines the titular character of Mr. Pickles.
Films on the same thread
Good Boy
Film · 2025
Explores: Loyalty, Protection, Good vs Evil.
This film leans into the rural gothic horror elements found in Mr. Pickles, focusing on the dark, supernatural secrets hidden within the quiet confines of a family home.
Beetlejuice
Tim Burton · Film · 1988
Explores: Death and the Afterlife, Dealing with Grief, The Absurd.
Much like the subversive dark comedy of Mr. Pickles, this story uses a deranged supernatural entity to turn the lives of an ordinary family completely upside down.
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Film · 2014
Explores: Father-Son Dynamic, Historical Revisionism, Genius Protagonist.
This movie features an extraordinary dog who defies expectations, serving as a bright, family-friendly counterpoint to the malevolent and deviant nature of the dog in Mr. Pickles.
Dog Man
Peter Hastings · Film · 2025
Explores: Animal Superhero, Human-Animal Hybrid, Good vs Evil.
The bizarre physiological fusion of man and dog provides a slapstick take on the unnatural, animal-human dynamic that is central to the twisted humor of Mr. Pickles.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
If you enjoy the way Mr. Pickles highlights the dark underbelly of a small town, this podcast delivers the same blend of tragic irony and comedic observation.
Morbid
Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart · Podcast · 2026
Explores: macabre humor, skepticism, human mortality.
This podcast matches the macabre humor of Mr. Pickles by investigating the darker side of history and mortality with a tone that refuses to take tragedy seriously.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Mr. Pickles?
Mr. Pickles follows the Goodman family and their border collie. While the dog appears lovable to his owners, he possesses a secret satanic streak that drives his deviant behavior throughout the series.
Who created the show Mr. Pickles?
The animated series Mr. Pickles was created by Will Carsola. It first premiered in 2014 and focuses on the dark and hidden life of the family pet.
Is Mr. Pickles a normal family dog?
No, Mr. Pickles is not a normal dog. Although he lives with the Goodman family and acts as a pet, he is a deviant border collie who hides a secret satanic nature from those around him.
When was Mr. Pickles first released?
Mr. Pickles debuted in 2014. The show centers on the Goodman family and explores the contrast between the dog's lovable public persona and his secret satanic activities.