
Santa Inc.
Taste attributes: animationcomedyfantasyfastfresh & originalimaginarylinearglossybig & varied
"Out with the old, in with the elf."
Boxlist takeHeightened and polished: a fresh animated series, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like polish over grit.
Taste details
Pace: fast · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: very glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
4.2 /10
TMDB · 53 votes
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
Season
Season 1
· 2021 · 8 episodesEpisodes (8)
1Where The Hell Is Brent?2 Dec 2021
After her boss Brent abandons the North Pole for big tech, intrepid elf Candy Smalls considers the possibility of becoming Santa’s first female successor.
2Faces of Meth2 Dec 2021
After welcoming a fresh batch of interns, Santa recruits Candy to deliver the State of the Workshop address. Later, a shocking revelation causes Candy to come to terms with harsh truths about Brent.
3Spring Awakening2 Dec 2021
Unsure of her future with Santa Inc., Candy must decide if she should hop on a golden opportunity with Easter Enterprises or stay loyal to Santa.
4The South Pole2 Dec 2021
Junior’s arrival in the South Pole threatens Candy’s ascent to the top of Santa’s list. As Cookie and Goldie find a new friend in Mrs. Claus, Craig crumbles at home.
5Santa’s Birthday2 Dec 2021
Santa’s birthday festivities are cut short as tensions between Candy and her inner circle escalate. Later, Devin performs a good deed, and Mrs. Claus faces her demons.
6The Announcement2 Dec 2021
As Santa prepares to name his successor, Candy readies for her calling as the next Claus
7Cracks in the Peppermint Ceiling (1)2 Dec 2021
Still reeling from the announcement of Santa’s successor, Candy attempts to unite the workers of the North Pole around a common cause.
8Cracks in the Peppermint Ceiling (2)2 Dec 2021
As Christmas draws closer, Candy rallies her entire crew for a final chance to stick it to Santa.
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What lines up
- Wholesomeness: Balanced wholesomeness, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
- Style & visuals: Glossy, where this profile leans balanced style & visuals
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Synopsis
The story of Candy Smalls, the highest-ranking female elf in the North Pole. When the successor to Santa Claus is poached by Amazon on Christmas Eve, Candy goes for her ultimate dream— to become the first woman Santa Claus in the history of Christmas.
Synopsis: TMDB
Characteristics
Where this title sits on each taste spectrum
Cast
Details
- Genre
- Animation
- Year
- 2021
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Status
- Ended
- Studio
- Lionsgate Television
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











