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A Danish kid saves Grandpa with magic? This isn't your grandma's holiday special.
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Theo and the magic talisman (2018)

Cozy Nordic fantasyKid detective energyGrief with sparkles

Latest Episode

Episode 24
8.020 min

Season 1 • Episode 24

Latest

Episode 24

Dec 24, 2018

Overview

FamilyDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Theodor travels to the magical land of Thannanaya to save his grandfather from dying. With him on the trip he gets Simone, who has just started the class.

Flag of DKDKDanish
Content warning
danish christmas

Standout Aspects

Acting

Kian Lawson-Khalili carries this entire show on tiny shoulders.

Production

Thannanaya worldbuilding on what was clearly a tight budget.

Writing

Balancing episodic mystery with Grandpa's ticking clock.

Best for:Family: Parents who want actual substance in their holiday viewing.·Solo: Lonely adults craving that specific Danish hygge melancholy.·Binge: 24 episodes fly by when each is basically a warm hug.
Heads up:Emotional: Grandpa's mortality is the entire plot engine—prepare tissues.
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Trine Piil Christensen

Creators

Tone Mygind Rostbøll, Trine Piil Christensen, Peter Gornstein

First AiredDec 1, 2018
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons1·Episodes24
DR1

Top Cast

Kian Lawson-Khalili

Kian Lawson-Khalili

Theo

Safina Coster-Waldau

Safina Coster-Waldau

Simone

Maria Rossing

Maria Rossing

Helene - Theos mor

Jens Jacob Tychsen

Jens Jacob Tychsen

Thomas - Theos far

Bjarne Henriksen

Bjarne Henriksen

Morfar Harald

Dag Malmberg

Dag Malmberg

Otto

Peter Zandersen

Peter Zandersen

Bjørn

Benedikte Hansen

Benedikte Hansen

Karen

Nicolas Bro

Nicolas Bro

Træmanden

Jens Andersen

Jens Andersen

Faunen

Josephine Raahauge

Josephine Raahauge

Børsten

Amelia Hoy

Amelia Hoy

Hidkalderen

Ulver Skuli Abildgaard

Ulver Skuli Abildgaard

Storbrygger

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This is peak DR Ramasjang programming—Danish public broadcaster's answer to premium family drama, not commercial fluff.

Insight

The 24-episode structure mirrors Advent calendar tradition, each episode a daily December ritual for Danish families.

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