A chaotic cat and his anxious grandpa invent their own Santa because capitalism failed them.
15 minSeason 1 • Episode 24
LatestChristmas is in full swing at the home of the wayward old man Pettson and his mischievous cat Findus. Gingerbread cookies need to be baked, the tree needs to be cut down, Christmas presents need to be made and the Christmas cleaning needs to be done. But can there be any Christmas if you're not sure if Santa is coming?
Production
Hand-painted sets so detailed you'll pause to admire the clutter.
Practical Effects
Findus the cat: a puppet masterpiece of chaotic energy.
Writing
Pettson's existential Santa dread hits harder than expected.
Creator
Sven Nordqvist
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sven Nordqvist's books are a Swedish institution; this adaptation captures his obsessive visual detail that rewards frame-by-frame viewing.
The 'maskin' (machine) construction sequence mirrors Nordic 'lagom' culture: elaborate solutions to simple problems, beautifully over-engineered.
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