This deeply charming companion/spin-off/afterward to Pixar's Up is exactly what you'd want from a "Pixar TV series" being both pleasantly brief, fantastically executed and brilliantly fun. It also came with an undertone of unintentional melancholy due to the release's proximity to the death of Ed Asner - but it's a really beautifully crafted little show and serves as a fittingly respectful epitaph to his long career. Hopefully on Disney+ we get a few more Pixar excursions like this.
47 Reviews
FUNNY. HEARTWARMING.
andrewchristianjr4 September 2021
I love everything about this
NS-movie-reviews3 September 2021
A fitting swan song for Asner
CubsandCulture2 September 2021
I'm not sure if anymore performances are coming but Asner had the good fortune to go out with these shorts being among his final work. They are delightful. They are droll. They manage to be a touching portrayal of the bond between an older owner and their new dog.
Dug is such a perfectly realized character; his animation, his dialog and personality are quintessentially the lovable family dog. This is more than solid Pixar. This is a great series of short films.
Dug is such a perfectly realized character; his animation, his dialog and personality are quintessentially the lovable family dog. This is more than solid Pixar. This is a great series of short films.
A Great Spin-off
dburris-459331 September 2021
Adorable
starlight1720062 September 2021
Just a good Pixar hug, with beloved characters in sweet situations. In these troubled times, it feels good to disconnect with something lovely. Sadly, this comes just as Ed Asner, Carl's voice, passed away, so this makes it bittersweet, but still...More sweet than bitter.
victory lap for Ed Asner
SnoopyStyle16 September 2023
After the events of 'Up', Dug the dog and Carl (Ed Asner) return to the world on the blimp. They sell the blimp and buy a house to start anew together.
It's a simple show. It's charming. It may be a little too simple. It's mostly Dug in the world. It needs Russell and other kids and other dogs. They ended with only five episodes. Ed Asner died in 2021 and that most likely ends this series. It's a sweet series of shorts, but it didn't do anything substantial until the stand-alone short or final episode, Carl's Date. In fact, I don't think Carl's Date counts as one of the Dug Days episodes. It fitting that this is the final final chapter for Ed Asner. He had one last great hurrah with Up and this is his victory lap for a career well-done.
It's a simple show. It's charming. It may be a little too simple. It's mostly Dug in the world. It needs Russell and other kids and other dogs. They ended with only five episodes. Ed Asner died in 2021 and that most likely ends this series. It's a sweet series of shorts, but it didn't do anything substantial until the stand-alone short or final episode, Carl's Date. In fact, I don't think Carl's Date counts as one of the Dug Days episodes. It fitting that this is the final final chapter for Ed Asner. He had one last great hurrah with Up and this is his victory lap for a career well-done.
SUPER CUTENESS!! :D
midnitepantera5 September 2021
I have No idea how anyone gave this a 1. :o Obviously they have no childlike wonder. I'm Sad for them. But I'm Happy for the Rest of US!! :D
I LOVE DUG!! And when I found the Talking Dug Stuffed Dog from Disney back in 2011, I got one immediately for my 5 year old grandson and 1 for me! Ha hahahhaa This show is adorable and if you have dogs you will love it even more.
RIP Ed Asner :( I was so sad to learn he passed just as this was released. But the Man left US all with a smile on our hearts and faces thru these cartoons. Thank You Ed. We Love You and will miss You! :( Enjoy this series with your kids, grandkids, or just by your own big kid Self! ;D.
RIP Ed Asner :( I was so sad to learn he passed just as this was released. But the Man left US all with a smile on our hearts and faces thru these cartoons. Thank You Ed. We Love You and will miss You! :( Enjoy this series with your kids, grandkids, or just by your own big kid Self! ;D.
Adorable and Needed for 2021
sloneek2 September 2021
ye ok sure
djurrepower30 November 2021
Not that much to talk about really. Just a handfull of shorts. Basic storytelling with a basic narrative. Not that thats a bad thing, given the runtime. But all in all, it doesn't really offer much either.
6/10: sure i guess.
6/10: sure i guess.
It's decent.
Bubba326184 September 2021
Dug Days is definitely targeted to a young audience but I still liked it. It is nice to see what happened to Carl, Dug and Russel, after the events of Up. The animation is not as nice as the animation in Up but it is still not bad. It was nice to see Ed Asner's last project. Rest in Piece Ed Asner. Dug Days isn't great or anything but it was a nice way to pass the time.
May God Bless Ed Asner
orionsmarti6 September 2021
This is the greatest show since Up! Slap happy funny. Great writing, awesome character Doug, and his dog wisdom is something every pet owner can relate to.
Great legacy for the sweetest man I never knew.
Please keep this going!
LOVE IT!
Great legacy for the sweetest man I never knew.
Please keep this going!
LOVE IT!
Unbelievably heartwarming!
mustang-253131 September 2021
Thank You, Ed Asner.
NGinAndTonic15 September 2021
So funny and- SQUIRREL!
G33KEd1 September 2021
Cute but too Short
weldiesalino6 September 2021
It was nice to see 'Up' characters we love back on screen. The show was fun and the animation still has the same top-notch quality. I just wasn't satisfied with the running time per episode. It felt like there were story concepts that are better executed in a longer time. Overall, it's a great idea especially for 'Up' fans but I hope there will be more episodes in the next seasons.
Heart warming return for 2 of Pixar's best!
pritol12 September 2021
Such a wonderful return for Carl and Dug, 2 of the wonderful characters from Pixar's Up.
All these episodes are very brief at between 5-10mins in actual run time, but they still manage to capture all of the magic from their original animated feature.
Carl is a little older and a bit less cranky, Dug is still, well...Dug, and he does in one episode finally come face to face with his nemesis...the squirrel!
These are charming and heart warming little episodes, and it's lovely to see where Carl and Dug end up.
All these episodes are very brief at between 5-10mins in actual run time, but they still manage to capture all of the magic from their original animated feature.
Carl is a little older and a bit less cranky, Dug is still, well...Dug, and he does in one episode finally come face to face with his nemesis...the squirrel!
These are charming and heart warming little episodes, and it's lovely to see where Carl and Dug end up.
Dug is Awesome!!!
007Waffles3 September 2021
Can be enjoyable
haw-989497 September 2021
Cute dug
thrillingarga2 September 2021
This if fantastic!
charlottejohnson-283043 September 2021
I put it on today for my 2 year old because I needed a change in what we constantly were hearing. We instantly both fell in love. It's sooooo funny! And it's cute. When I did chores I purposely changed the tv to something else because I didn't want to miss an episode. I've already sent messages to all my friends to watch it. So cute, wholesome, well-written, and so hilarious.
Charming and funny
natenjoyevr4 September 2021
We discovered these adorable shorts purely by accident yesterday. I was unaware Ed Asner had passed away, but that doesn't influence my opinion of how absolutely lovely these brief episodes are. It's unfortunate that there's only 5 episodes, since during these dark days of Covid, the light hearted plots offered by these episodes are just what the doctor ordered. DUG is the witless star of these episodes, and he is a hoot! My husband and I laughed ourselves silly through most of the episodes, but the moments of sweetness really pull on your heart strings as well. The animation is excellent as well. Once again, Pixar delivers quality over quantity.
Solid fun days with Dug
AdrenalinDragon5 September 2021
If you love Up then Dug Days is a cute fun additional set of short film episodes that stay true to Dug's character and the troublesome and heroic antics he gets into like the film. The reason why this one is significantly better than previous Disney+ is it actually was 100% made by Pixar and had the guys from Up work on it. The animation is solid too and some nice music and voices. Even a episode or two got me a bit emotional surprisingly. Pretty good.
7.5/10.
7.5/10.
A Delightful Mini Series
jordyntsmith6 November 2021
Brief shorts about Doug's life with Carl after the events of Up.
I love this accurate depiction of a dog's life! It is such a charming and fun mini series! (Except for the final episode which strayed a little further from the "slice of life" theme).
The animation is fantastic, the stories are fun, and almost anyone would find enjoyment here.
I love this accurate depiction of a dog's life! It is such a charming and fun mini series! (Except for the final episode which strayed a little further from the "slice of life" theme).
The animation is fantastic, the stories are fun, and almost anyone would find enjoyment here.
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