The Trades

Just finished watching season two of The Trades on Crave and I'm seriously glad I stumbled on this gem. It's the kind of real-world comedy we don't get enough of-raw, hilarious, and full of heart. The cast absolutely delivers, with standout performances all around.

Tom Green's cameos? Legendary. And Robb Wells-what can I say? The man is a Canadian acting icon and proves it again here.

The show nails the vibe of everyday friendships and real-life situations with characters you can actually relate to and root for. If you're looking for something funny, honest, and uniquely Canadian, The Trades is 100% worth the watch.

Started life as one of the top end trades, in the late 70's. We certainly had this kind of humour and pranks, but factories in those days had just as many women as men working in them, sometimes far more.

And there was almost no graffiti in bathrooms, it was a punishable offence even back then! Can remember a boss saying if you had time for toilet art you're not working hard enough, and we have an easy fix for that!

That said it's starting to find its feet and once the low hanging fruit schoolboy humour stuff is out of the way. The characters are starting to develop, keep going and you may have a blue collar version of The Office..which is no mean feat!

Edit: Season 2 first two opening episodes..oooh dear! Perhaps they need a new piece of graffiti in the scriptwriters restroom..How can you fly with Eagles when you work with Turkeys 🦃

I worked my whole career in jobs like this, power plants, shipyards, steel mills and machine shops. This is funny because it is so real. I know these people. It does not show the bad side of these jobs like injuries and the day to day drudgery and filth that nobody wants to see. But, there were so many fun and humorous times like this show, which makes this hit home. People who have never done this kind of work will not understand this show, but those of us who have been there will get a giggle out of it. And some people will be offended by the bad language, but @$&? Them. I talk like a Sailor on leave in Singapore all the time.

So, decided to watch the first two episodes of the trades. To be honest wasn't sure what to expect. Off the hop, I'm glad to finally see a show that is related to a field of work that represents blue collar workers and bring a comedic spin on the trades.

I work in a refinery for 20+ years and being able to laugh at things that happen day to day to myself and being able to relate, is a breath of fresh air.

Nai sayers may say that it's not what they expected, however, thank god it's not another law office or crime series.

I can't wait to see what this show has to offer because the first two episodes were very entertaining.

*Update*

So I watched episodes 3 and 4 and I have to say, it's totally growing on me. Most comedy shows I watch are usually hard to get into until you get a feel for the show and if you like the characters, but with the trades it's different than most shows. It's not just like watching actors in their living room episode after episode. The fact that this is more of a in the workplace scenario makes it different and better, kind of like the office.

Watching shows like this makes way more relatable for all people. I mean let's be honest, if you have watched the Trades, we all have a Todd at work, we all have a Todd's sister at work and most have a Backwoods (hilarious). It's things like this, that make shows entertaining to watch.

I'm hooked and can't wait for more episodes to air!

THIS one, is for YOU!

I'd never seen "Trailer Park Boys" but there have been many comparisons to that I'm aware of. I went in with no expectations other than good fun! Having seen it, comparisons to The Conners / Roseanne come to mind for my part....

This is streaming on CRAVE and it does NOT disappoint. Ridiculously humorous situations, and loveable characters that have already grown on you by the second episode .... like whatever is in that hot "" (?!!??LOL)...don't want to give it away, so....keeping it light - ever worked in retail? Dealt with a Karen? A cray-cray boss? This one's for you!

I couldn't wait for the second episode and I'm looking forward (beyond) to the next.

The laughs are legitimate. Situations are unexpected but HIGH-larious as they unfold.

Enjoy - I'll be back.

So will you:)

Heads Up: the languagecontent can be appropriately rough - keep the audience in mind as it fits with these characters.