The characters that make up the small-town friend group at the center of the quintessentially Canadian, cult-comedy show "Letterkenny" always say, “Pitter patter let’s get at ‘er.” And that’s just what Jared Kesso, co-creator and writer of "Letterkenny," did with his new spinoff series, “Shoresy.” Kesso and his co-writer/director Jacob Tierney subtly - yet brilliantly - planted the seed for their new show within the "Letterkenny" storyline.

“Shoresy” follows a mysterious, crass, fan-favorite junior hockey player that has remained faceless - but certainly not voiceless - for the entire duration of all 10 seasons of “Letterkenny” thus far. While "Letterkenny" fans were given small tastes of Shoresy’s hilarious character, hearing his voice was just an occasional treat. The unmistakable nasally voice sounded familiar though, as Kesso not only writes his shows, but also stars in both. Pretty cool, eh?

In the original "Letterkenny," Kesso plays Wayne, a respectful, simple, by-the-book good ol’ boy who has a reputation for being the toughest guy in town. You can usually find Wayne wearing a plaid farm shirt and bluejeans, putting beers “down the hatch” with his friends and sister on his large plot of country land or at the small town’s staple bar, Modeans. He has a deadpan, even-keel presence that is iconic and patriarchal.

Kesso’s character Shoresy, on the other hand, is anything but even-keel. Before heading to Sudbury, Ontario - where the series takes place - Shoresy spent time playing in Letterkenny, where he was known for incredible chirps, wheeling his teammates’ moms, taking a shit between every period, and scaring people while they were at the urinal. Shoresy, and the rest of the Sudbury Bulldogs, have a locker room dynamic unlike you’ve ever seen before. I mean, these guys are fluent in chirping. They could be professors of chirpology. Presidents of chirp nation. They’d make any guy in the pros run to the locker room crying. Even avid hockey fans have never heard a mic'd up video as good as basically any episode of “Shoresy.'' Have a look at the video to get a taste of some of Shoresy’s shenanigans for yourself.

If you are a "Letterkenny" fan, you have to tune in to “Shoresy” to see how much fun Kesso has with his new character, who is a 180-degree turn from the stoic Wayne. A completely different side of Kesso’s humor and acting abilities are highlighted in “Shoresy,” demonstrating a versatility which is truly incredible. You can’t pass on watching this series because of Kesso’s ability to perfectly harness the grit, goofiness, and glamor of junior hockey within his outstanding acting, character development, and writing.

Watch “Shoresy” for its commitment to its motherland and the humor that results from it. The nation known for maple syrup and ham-disguised-as-bacon shines through even more than it did in "Letterkenny." I didn’t think this was possible, but “Shoresy’s” uniquely Canadian accents are unmistakable, hilarious, and rarely highlighted in mainstream TV. This sense of culture is created through the show’s characters leaning into uniquely Canadian mannerisms and mindsets as well as its intentional representation of very prevalent Canadian communities, such as those that exist within the large Native and French populations. Add it all up and it’s possible “Shoresy” is more Canadian than Canada.

“Shoresy” is a must-see series because, unlike most of the things you see on TV, you won’t be able to predict what’s coming. If the show’s humor was a hockey player, it’d get a 10-minute major for checking from behind. The characters keep you guessing. Shoresy, for instance, is a very layered and complex guy. Without a doubt, he is abrasive and verbally (and sometimes physically) abusive to his friends and teammates, but he also cries on the blue line every time he hears “Oh Canada,” gets upset when people don’t call their parents, and is a fanatic for Kraft singles cheese. Regardless of how many times you watch "Letterkenny" or “Shoresy,” both always have an element of surprise and you never know what they’re going to say. Kesso and Tierney certainly think on an amazing and unpredictable plane, which creates great writing that is the reason both shows are successful.

You can’t miss “Shoresy” because it utterly embraces the obsession within hockey culture. The series is great, and the greatness lies in the fact that Kesso commits entirely to the niche, cult-like community of puck. If he pulled back a little bit and made the lens a bit wider to pull in a bigger audience beyond “hockey people,” the weirdness and obsession that comes with small town hockey wouldn’t have as perfectly shined through. The result is, at first watch “Shoresey” may be less relatable to some people than other shows. But it is an absolute favorite of the people who understand it, so it’d be silly not to give it a try - regardless of your hockey background. If you like it, there’s a high probability you’ll graduate to loving it. If you don’t, you’ll know after a couple episodes that it isn’t for you. “Shoresy” is a Manhattan on the rocks instead of a hard seltzer. Not everyone will like it, but the people that do are sure to become loyal connoisseurs. Kesso and Tierney write shows that know what they are, fully commit to that identity and audience, and don't try to do too much. A bit more niche and certainly not watered down for any audience, both "Letterkenny" and “Shoresy” are “heavy on the elbow” Manhattans. And that’s why they’re awesome.

The first season of “Shoresy” takes place in Sudbury, Ontario, where Shoresy is tasked with the responsibility of saving the town’s beloved Bulldogs. In order to do this, he brings a new troop of players into the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (or the NOSHO for short) using Sudbury’s reputation of having “an impossible number of good looking women.”

If that wasn’t enough to hook you, the show could also lead to your next travel destination. You can actually check out Sudbury’s unlimited supply of perfect 10s for yourself. Unlike the fictional town and namesake of "Letterkenny," Sudbury is a very real place. The real Sudbury is nicknamed “Nickel City,” and is famous worldwide for its hard rock mining. One of the “Shoresy” cast members was quoted saying that their team tried to make the town almost like a character in the show by highlighting the unique quirks that make Sudbury . . . Sudbury. These details range from the names of rinks and restaurants to shouting out the town’s most famous panini. Not to mention that the show’s filming has pulled millions of dollars into the community.

Even though the NHL is done for the season, you still gotta get your hockey fix. Go flip “Shoresy” on your TV to learn about blueberries, non-hockey sticks, and why people named Jim are absolute beauties. Each episode of “Shoresy” is packed with 30-minutes of chaos, clap bombs, and Canadian Bacon, and - let’s be honest - everyone can use a bit more of all of those things in their lives.