The Santa Clauses

The Santa Clauses

Not all heroes wear capes.

Created by Jack Burditt

On Disney+

2022–20232 seasons12 episodes7.1 / 10

A warm, playful family comedy about aging into responsibility and renegotiating identity, grounded in holiday magic and the bonds between parent and child.

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.

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  • Does The Santa Clauses leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is The Santa Clauses easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Is The Santa Clauses one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of series.

  • Is The Santa Clauses violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is The Santa Clauses scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is The Santa Clauses sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity89

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love44

How much audiences actually like it

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