The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Right now you can watch The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Kurt Russell leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two is worth clearing space for. The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Kate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2020. The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Kurt Russell anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.