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The Santa Clauses

2022 – 2023Show2 seasons12 episodesTV-PG

ComedyFamily
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic554.2Rotten Tomatoes57%65%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy series about family and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S1E5 "Chapter Five: Across the Yule-Verse" 7.5

Episodes

6.9
6.9

Story

Not all heroes wear capes.

After nearly three decades of being Santa Claus, Scott Calvin’s magic begins to falter. As he struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, he discovers a new clause that forces him to rethink his role as Santa and as a father.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Holiday Series
  • Santa Claus Legacy Drama
  • Family Bonding Narrative
  • Magical Realism Christmas
  • Comfort TV
  • Tim Allen Nostalgia
  • Coming-of-Age in North Pole
  • Wholesome Fantasy Adventure
  • Seasonal Tradition Revival
  • Light-Hearted Emotional Journey

Cast

24 of 50 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jason Winer, Katie Locke O'Brien, Charles Randolph-Wright
Written by
Jack Burditt, Emalee Burditt, Eugene Garcia-Cross
Music by
Ariel Rechtshaid

Everyone

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Facts

November 16, 2022 · December 6, 2023 · Ended

First aired
November 16, 2022
Last aired
December 6, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Remember the New Guy?, Overcomplicated Menu Order, Breaking the Fourth Wall +9

  • Remember the New Guy?
  • Overcomplicated Menu Order
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Celebrity Paradox
  • Bad Santa
  • Distant Sequel
  • The Big Damn Kiss
  • Meaningful Name
  • Cool Big Sis
  • Missing Mom
  • Company Cross-References

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Santa Clauses?"

Questions about The Santa Clauses

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Santa Clauses?

Disney+

In the United States, The Santa Clauses streams on Disney+. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is The Santa Clauses worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 55).

Is The Santa Clauses okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Santa Clauses make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Santa Clauses?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Santa Clauses use?

Remember the New Guy?Overcomplicated Menu OrderBreaking the Fourth WallDouble-Meaning TitleCelebrity ParadoxBad SantaDistant SequelThe Big Damn KissMeaningful NameCool Big SisMissing MomCompany Cross-Referencesand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 tropes for it, including Remember the New Guy?, Overcomplicated Menu Order, and Breaking the Fourth Wall.