Shoresy

Shoresy centers on a loud, insult-happy hockey player who moves into a leadership role with the Sudbury Bulldogs, a Northern Ontario senior hockey team. He talks trash, adores his mother, and makes it clear he won't settle for mediocrity. The show follows how his ruthless style collides with teammates, local rivalries, and personal relationships, mixing sharp humor with quieter moments of character growth. Episodes balance locker-room banter and small-town life as the Bulldogs try to flip a losing culture into something competitive, while underlying tensions and loyalties test what the team is willing to sacrifice to win.

Released in 2022, Shoresy was created and led by Jared Keeso, who also plays the title role. The cast includes Tasya Teles, Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat, Blair Lamora, and Keilani Elizabeth Rose, and the show grew out of a long-running character with an established fan base.

The series hasn't been a major awards magnet on the international stage, and there aren't notable Oscar or Emmy wins attached to it. That said, it has drawn attention within Canada and among fans of hockey-centric storytelling, helping Keeso expand a supporting character into a headline role.

Shoresy helped shine a light on Northern Ontario hockey culture and working-class community life, turning a once-background personality into a leading figure on TV. It sparked conversations online, especially among hockey fans, and contributed to renewed interest in regional settings and blunt, blue-collar humor on screen.

Critical and audience response has been generally favorable, reflected in user ratings around 7.7 out of 10. Reviewers and viewers have pointed to the show’s mix of coarse humor and unexpected warmth, along with strong ensemble chemistry. Central themes include team loyalty, masculinity and vulnerability, and how personal pride can both propel and undermine a group trying to change its fate.