The following review was made possible by Disney+ providing advanced screeners of Dug Days
Dug Days is a collection of five Pixar shorts following the humorous misadventures of Dug, the lovable dog from Up, as he settles into life with Carl. You can find more of Popped’s Disney+ and Hulu coverage here.
‘Dug Days’ Is Perfect For Fans of ‘Up’
I thoroughly enjoyed the series as a whole, being a fan of the original film too. I didn’t know what to expect from this series especially after the small tease during Disney+’s 2020 Investor Day, however, I was extremely surprised and impressed by both how fun this series was, and the quality of it too.
Each episode follows a similar formula, and whilst sometimes formulas are overused, Dug Days is successful in that, it makes sure whilst each episode feels the same – with Dug being introduced to something new, the execution and potential of each episode is different each time. Throughout the series, Dug is introduced to Squirrels, Puppies (my personal favourite episode), Smells, Fireworks (or “Flowers of the Sky”, as Dug refers to them) and Science.
Return of Beloved Characters
It was great seeing characters like Carl, Dug and Russell showing up in the shorts and putting them into new scenarios back home after their adventures in Paradise Falls. There are also some great Pixar easter eggs to look out for as always, and some I even spotted myself!
The shorts themselves range in length, with the shortest short being around 6 minutes long, with some reaching 9 minutes in length, there’s a perfect opportunity to watch them all in one go like I did many times when they all release.
‘Dug Days’ Review – Final Thoughts
Dug Days is a wonderful collection of shorts, which I recommend for the whole family to watch, especially if you loved Up!
Dug Days is now streaming on Disney+. Check out a trailer below:
