The Santa Clauses

Scott Calvin has been wearing the red suit for almost thirty years, and now the job is starting to wear on him. His Santa powers are fading and the long nights, endless toy orders, and public expectations are getting harder to manage. As Scott tries to balance Christmas duties with his family life, he comes across a previously unknown clause tied to the Santa role, and that discovery forces him to rethink what being Santa means for him and for his children. The series keeps the tone light and funny while letting the family dynamics drive Scott's choices, avoiding major twists in favor of character moments and holiday warmth.

Created by Jack Burditt and released in 2022, the show continues the story from The Santa Clause films and brings back Tim Allen alongside Elizabeth Mitchell and several familiar faces from the franchise.

The series did not dominate awards seasons, receiving limited awards attention rather than major nominations or wins. It reached viewers more as a seasonal entertainment pick than as an awards contender.

By bringing Tim Allen back to the role, the show tapped into a wave of nostalgia for early 2000s family comedies, prompting renewed interest in the original films. It sparked conversations about legacy characters returning to streaming, and became a regular recommendation for families looking for new holiday viewing during the season.

Viewer response leaned positive, reflected in an average rating around 7.1 out of 10 from audience votes, with praise aimed at the cast reunion and familial themes. Critics and viewers noted a relaxed pace and occasional tonal unevenness, but many appreciated the focus on fatherhood, aging, and what it means to pass a beloved role on to the next generation. Overall, it functions as a warm, familiar holiday series that prioritizes character relationships over high-stakes drama.