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Wharf Rats

Two wharf rats dream of bein' the best fishermen on PEI. All they need is a boat and some brains.

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Week #1 Show Teaser Wharf Rats

Two wharf rats gawkin' at all the wharf action.

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Synopsis

Fishin' boats and licenses are hard to come by in the small harbour-town of North Rustico, PEI, and anybody who’s anybody has 'em. Hughie and Martin, small-minded brothers who’ve never dreamed of anything but fishin', have been waitin’ their whole lives for their inheritance: their father’s fishing licenses and his old (but faithful) boat, Big Knots. But when their father dies suddenly and their mother announces she’s marrying her long-time, much younger lover Angus — the brothers’ nemesis from high-school — they begrudingly watch as their inheritance falls into Angus’s lap. With their dreams at risk, the two land-locked wharf rats scheme ways to to get their Big Knots back.

Team

Jason Arsenault

Director, Producer

Jason has made a number of short films, including the upcoming Bravofact documentary Where the Heart Is and the CBC 321 supported short, Islands. Jason, also no stranger to web comedy, co-produced and co-directed the popular web series Leafs Beefs, as well as being script editor and sometimes writer for the successful PEI-based web series Just Passing Through.

Robbie Carruthers

Talent, Marketing / Social

Robbie is the co-creator of The Prince Edward Island Encyclopedia, and the co-star of Leafs Beefs, both popular web series with strong fan bases. He has also appeared in Just Passing Through, which landed on John Doyle's list of the top ten Canadian television shows of 2013. Recently, Robbie has starred in the feature film How To Be Deadly: The Donnie Dumphy Movie.

Dennis Trainor

Talent, Writer

Dennis Trainor's most recent credit has been starring as 'Terry Gallant' in the hugely popular Canadian web-series 'Just Passing Through' described by 'The Globe and Mail' Arts Columnist John Doyle as "Hilarious and more cutting than many of the slick sitcoms made for Canadian TV in recent years." Dennis is hugely passionate about producing memorable Canadian content.

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Ratings (937)

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Reviews (179)

Robbie N.
posted 9 years ago

Great PEI Comedy
Paula M.
posted 9 years ago

Might work for some, but not my kind of comedy!
Robbie C.
posted 9 years ago

I like my project
Sheldon O.
posted 9 years ago

Great ROAST, lots of good jokes and even more BUM, good job guys
Steve J.
posted 9 years ago

I think you guys did the very best you are capable of. Congratulations on taking humorous to a new level
Erica R.
posted 9 years ago

Hi, Larry Ass.
Darcy M.
posted 9 years ago

Hilarious, bang on with the island dialect! too funny!
Josh L.
posted 9 years ago

Epic roast! Bring it home boys!
Liz L.
posted 9 years ago

Worst idea ever and the humour is for imbeciles!
Deb C.
posted 9 years ago

Love these guys…so hilarious!
Cam M.
posted 9 years ago

Loven it ! Hilarious
Maria O.
posted 9 years ago

Reminds me of home, can't wait to see more, also love the song on youtube Wharf Rats "In out In Out"
Matthew C.
posted 9 years ago

Hilarious Atlantic humor!
Cuidhil M.
posted 9 years ago

I knew it was going to be it was going to be by the skin of yer arse!
shaun a.
posted 9 years ago

Funny as fuck
Curtis R.
posted 9 years ago

Friggan right boys
eril g.
posted 9 years ago

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHeeeeeeeeeee
Tim T.
posted 9 years ago

This is great not just because of the comedy, but because this is a fine product from PEI that has no Anne of Green Gables in it! Go, go, go!
Sk B.
posted 9 years ago

These two are so fun to watch.
stephen a.
posted 9 years ago

Everywhere you go in Canada, people rave about East Coasters. Wharf Rats is a prime example why. Love it!
Dawn P.
posted 9 years ago

This is how we live on the sandbar
Sarah B.
posted 9 years ago

Nothing better then Maritime Men!
Kyle C.
posted 9 years ago

Love the Maritime Humour!
christine a.
posted 9 years ago

hahahhaha
Keith L.
posted 9 years ago

Funny group of guys
Matt H.
posted 9 years ago

Gotta juice those lobsters.
lori h.
posted 9 years ago

Great #FlipIt nideo, keep aiming for #1
Nancy Beth G.
posted 9 years ago

Hilarious!
Jean T.
posted 9 years ago

This just keeps getting better!!!
Ryan R.
posted 9 years ago

These guys are hilarious.
Travis H.
posted 9 years ago

Not bad
Alvin A.
posted 9 years ago

You need to improve on your originality week 6 was not at all funny.Done to much.
Derek M.
posted 9 years ago

Go get...love it!
Dominique G.
posted 9 years ago

Best thing I've seen yet! Great job guys!
Jason K.
posted 9 years ago

haha loved it!
Edward F.
posted 9 years ago

where's the pied piper when needed?
Debbie H.
posted 9 years ago

Loved the first clip. Tears were coming from my eyes. Couldn't stop laughing.
rob m.
posted 9 years ago

friggin better than not too bad
Christina G.
posted 9 years ago

go get em boys
Joshua M.
posted 9 years ago

Great original idea! Hope you catch some fish!
Dave R.
posted 9 years ago

How this is the most popular show is BEYOND me...
Rob S.
posted 9 years ago

Cute twist in the teaser. Wondering where the stories go from there.
Sergei G.
posted 9 years ago

Can be funny, but nothing new
Bryan M.
posted 9 years ago

Funny, a little crude.
Lauren L.
posted 9 years ago

Another great video good luck in the voting !!
Matt H.
posted 9 years ago

It don't get more maritime then drinking from a fish... and it probably shouldn't.
Jeff M.
posted 9 years ago

Right from the bay!
Ellen M.
posted 9 years ago

quite cute and funny.
Tyler M.
posted 9 years ago

Excited to see this beastly show
Marilyn G.
posted 9 years ago

Very Canadian
Shea B.
posted 9 years ago

Love these guys!!!!!!!! Ha!!
Robbie C.
posted 9 years ago

Love it, I've been wondering how this show was going to develop.
Jenna F.
posted 9 years ago

love warf rats! a great emphasis on island humor and lifestyle
Karen M.
posted 9 years ago

Look forward to more!!!
Karen M.
posted 9 years ago

Look forward to more!!!
JP R.
posted 9 years ago

The Sell Sheet is actually really good so I bump this up to a 3. But I don't find the show at all funny. CBC FFS please stop spending money on lame maritimer shows with lame jokes. Ron James and 22 Minutes and that detective show and the other 14000 are enough thank you.
Lesley N.
posted 9 years ago

Very clever ! Can't wait to see what else you come up with.
Justin K.
posted 9 years ago

Flatout Deadly
loretta d.
posted 9 years ago

They almost had it but a little too sexist. Nice touch at the end.
Trevor B.
posted 9 years ago

I'm curious to see more - might not be for everyone, but I'm intrigued.
Cathy I.
posted 9 years ago

i thought it was ok but needs some work on the devolpment of the guys it has some funny ideas they just need to work out the guys a little better it is a good start though keep working on it
Taylor J.
posted 9 years ago

Hilarious!
mark s.
posted 9 years ago

My desire to see Wharf Rats suceed does have an element of self interest ... a chance to appear in a cameo role.
Adam F.
posted 9 years ago

Love to see more of this, could be comedy gold!
sandy c.
posted 9 years ago

Keep it up! Very exciting for you guys! Congrats getting this far and keep giving 'er!
Christine A.
posted 9 years ago

This is awesome!!
paula p.
posted 9 years ago

Funny!
Forman H.
posted 9 years ago

There is wonderful comedy in here, you guys are tight. You'll be in thick of it at the end for sure.
Tiffany C.
posted 9 years ago

Love the comedy in this portrayal! Being from PEI it cracks me up! Great scene shots, use of characters and jokes! Can't wait to see more!
Jamie M.
posted 9 years ago

LOVE these guys, super funny!
Adrian M.
posted 9 years ago

Loved it!!
Sarah B.
posted 9 years ago

Cute concept, but kind of limiting I feel. Love the name though - that got my attention right away. FRom a technical standpoint, the voice over sounds different (room tone wise) for each character which makes it seem weaker than it is. Some different music would help this I think.
Bee P.
posted 9 years ago

Really dumb. Didn't even laugh.
Martin M.
posted 9 years ago

Do these guys do parties??
Jason A.
posted 9 years ago

Thanks for the feedback!
Jason A.
posted 9 years ago

Thanks for the feedback!
Norton M.
posted 9 years ago

Unique Voice. We had Road to Avonlea and Wind at My Back. Now it is PEI comedy's turn.
IAN N.
posted 9 years ago

I cannot imagine watching this week to week. You have some good ideas and they are funny; however, you rely to heavily on the nudity and unpleasant conversations for the "wow" factor. Just not making it for me.
Dylan H.
posted 9 years ago

This will be an amazing show
Alison M.
posted 9 years ago

Love it.
Christine R.
posted 9 years ago

Most comical
John R.
posted 9 years ago

I just cannot like this. Slap Stick and Nudity just do not show me enough content to go week to week. Sorry Guys.
cbc voter b.
posted 9 years ago

very funny!!
rob w.
posted 9 years ago

Has soon interesting moments. Not sure it hasn't all been done before but doesn't mean it can't be done again and succeed. Good luck.
Heather M.
posted 9 years ago

Good stuff guys. Even though this is feeding in to stereotypes I found it quite funny, especially the showering with the perch. You must smell fantastic!
Brett D.
posted 9 years ago

These guys are always hilarious. Never disappoint
Todd G.
posted 9 years ago

I like what I see so far! WharfLife!
Henry P.
posted 9 years ago

Hilarious! Full of that small fishing village "charm", too.
Jack W.
posted 9 years ago

I'm still not sure this could sustain a full series i love the idea of this but i'm wondering if you guys could really capture a female audience...
Lindsay C.
posted 9 years ago

Love the clips! Pretty funny. Would like to see more.
Devin S.
posted 9 years ago

Wicked funny!
Chris P.
posted 9 years ago

top 5 for sure
Jeff M.
posted 9 years ago

Incredible! The guys really nail what is both endearing and hilarious about life on the Island's wharfs. Can't wait to see more.
Lucie G.
posted 9 years ago

yes!
Debbie N.
posted 9 years ago

I am not sure what will keep me watching this week after week. The nudity will not, just saying. I guess we will see if there is any depth
Katy R.
posted 9 years ago

Looking forward to more, if buddy there stays shirtless and shoeless no matter what the weather I'll be impressed.
Aaron K.
posted 9 years ago

Sweet!
Maureen M.
posted 9 years ago

I really want to like this but it makes east coasters look too stupid and plays on all the down side. It's okay for a bit but not sure I could handle a weekly dose of the same approach.
Genevieve K.
posted 9 years ago

Still makes me laugh, even after watching it last night..good job guys!!
Mike C.
posted 9 years ago

luke warm on the topic.
nick M.
posted 9 years ago

Another fine production by the barely literate cast and crew.
All the best funny stuff
Lauri S.
posted 9 years ago

This was my favorite week for you guys. Laughed at your skin care methods and training regime. Charmed by your gesture sending a care package "away". I'll keep watching. I enjoy an east coast accent, brotherly love and care.
Kevin S.
posted 9 years ago

Still love your accents! I've been to PEI. Beautiful country. Didn't find the people as simple minded as these guys. On the fence with how much I think I would watch it. Kinda like, I could only take "Corner Gas" in small doses.
Joseph P.
posted 9 years ago

Nice work boys!
christine G.
posted 9 years ago

Love them all so far.....lol....
Louise L.
posted 9 years ago

Ridiculously funny!
Susan H.
posted 9 years ago

It has no legs
diane n.
posted 9 years ago

really funny… keep up the funny.
travis w.
posted 9 years ago

Down with the east!!
Natalie D.
posted 9 years ago

I don't get how this could be a TV show.
Josh L.
posted 9 years ago

These guys are money! Pullin for yas, not like pulling it... Just good luck or whatever... Awkward
Hannah M.
posted 9 years ago

I love small town jokes, but is there something more than that ? is that what is going to be played on prime time cbc while lots of kids and teens might be watching and get influenced ?
Andrew W.
posted 9 years ago

Okay Characters. But what's the story?
Violet L.
posted 9 years ago

I love Robbie in anything he does, he's hilarious and fantastic. The world must know of him! Good job boys!
Monica K.
posted 9 years ago

Love the wharf setting - a great approach to capturing Island humour and appreciating wharf banter! Best of luck.
Cooper The Comedian H.
posted 9 years ago

Like the quick clips of randomness
Ian S.
posted 9 years ago

More!
Rod G.
posted 9 years ago

Go PEI.....
michael g.
posted 9 years ago

Hilarious good luck boys
Lindsay G.
posted 9 years ago

Hilarious. Love it!!!!!
Dave E.
posted 9 years ago

looks good...hope to see more
Esteban T.
posted 9 years ago

Boys, I gotta say, I hope you bring it home.
Andrew F.
posted 9 years ago

funnny stuff
Pat B.
posted 9 years ago

Polished and highly entertaining!
Dipak P.
posted 9 years ago

Where is the audience for the show?
Isabella M.
posted 9 years ago

Funny moments but the acting is a little awkward..
Wayne J.
posted 9 years ago

made me chuckle! funny gag but doesnt really let us into what the story line is going to be.
Lawran I.
posted 9 years ago

Very funny, not sure where its going to go or of it can go further, but look forward to seeing a few more videos to see if they can keep it going.
Cam O.
posted 9 years ago

Hilarious
Steam R.
posted 9 years ago

V sexist trailer park boys rip off, not good, I like the not wearing a shirt though
Michael D.
posted 9 years ago

lord liftin, them lads is just like the bies back home, wha?
Jeremy L.
posted 9 years ago

This looks friggin' wicked and damn funny. Go PEI!
David A.
posted 9 years ago

Funny! I totally thought they were talking about fish!
Randy C.
posted 9 years ago

The first skit was awesome! Can't wait to hear their story.
Kelci M.
posted 9 years ago

Reminds me of home!
Mike c.
posted 9 years ago

Awesome!!
Brian M.
posted 9 years ago

Yep that reminds me of a few fellers from back home. Got a few good laughs at this one.
Jason L.
posted 9 years ago

Looks dandy!
Ali R.
posted 9 years ago

I knew they were talking about boats! LOL!!!
Good luck guys. All you need is a boat of your own!!!!
:)
Ashton M.
posted 9 years ago

Hilarious!!
Lisa P.
posted 9 years ago

Very funny, what I imagine east coast fisherman to be ;)
Trikucian J.
posted 9 years ago

The reveal at the end was magic! I can't wait to see what they come up with for the next videos!
Julius M.
posted 9 years ago

Totally knew you were talking about boats. Love it. Looking forward to seeing where you guys go with this! Another great one from the maritimes!
Matthew S.
posted 9 years ago

Great comedy coming from our brothers from another Island. Looking forward to seeing more from you guys!
Helen L.
posted 9 years ago

This could get tired really fast.
Barbie S.
posted 9 years ago

Love It!
Randall R.
posted 9 years ago

Didn't see that ending.. good twist.
david a.
posted 9 years ago

nice ending;now what
bryan b.
posted 9 years ago

Great shit boys!
Ron E.
posted 9 years ago

Geez, you PEIers are good as fuck at this shit! Nice.
Cara E.
posted 9 years ago

I seen these guys on the wharf I think.
Roger G.
posted 9 years ago

awful...
Keith B.
posted 9 years ago

Come on, guys!
michelle k.
posted 9 years ago

Hilarious. .
Jack G.
posted 9 years ago

AWESOME! PEI at it's finest.
Hugh G.
posted 9 years ago

bit one note but nice little sketch.hope the show isn't just these two,but well done sketch
chris s.
posted 9 years ago

Best one I've seen so far!!
Nicolas B.
posted 9 years ago

Good acting, but only a single (rather clichéd) joke in 90 seconds?
Kevin M.
posted 9 years ago

Very funny stuff from some very funny Island boys!
Bob M.
posted 9 years ago

These boys are hilarious. If it can be half as good as Just Passing Through I'd watch every week with grammy.
Piers R.
posted 9 years ago

Consistent chuckling from this feller. True maritime feel here, love it.
Trevor B.
posted 9 years ago

If I didn't read the synopsis, I wouldn't what this show was suppose to be about. How is this so far up the list?
Michael D.
posted 9 years ago

Thought it was great!
Matt G.
posted 9 years ago

Good job boys cant wait too see the rest!
joseph w.
posted 9 years ago

funny stuff.
Loretta W.
posted 9 years ago

I enjoyed the accent.
Andrew N.
posted 9 years ago

Very funny!
Jay M.
posted 9 years ago

Reminds me of so much of eastern Canada, and somehow managed to surprise me and tickle my funny bone in the most unexpected way.
Natalie w.
posted 9 years ago

Absolutely hilarious!
Grayson G.
posted 9 years ago

How can this go for a series?
Marquise B.
posted 9 years ago

Good sketch. It was funny. I don't know if they can do a 30min. show though. Would like to see what else they can come up with.
Chris E.
posted 9 years ago

Naturally funny and creative work too
Lynn F.
posted 9 years ago

My fave so far. Good werk lads.
Frazzle D.
posted 9 years ago

The 'bys are the two funniest lads on any wharf from PEI to Nfld all the way to the West Coast! Lend ur support and vote!
Dennis T.
posted 9 years ago

I laughed on the inside and the outside! Would like to see what these characters get up to!!!
William R.
posted 9 years ago

Got to admit. It made me laugh.
Krista K.
posted 9 years ago

Nice job on characters, writing, and delivery.
Luke R.
posted 9 years ago

Pure gold again boys good luck.
Micah M.
posted 9 years ago

hahahahaha I betchya she'd look good in some fishnets lol

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