CBS’s new Christmas special, Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story, is set to deliver a healthy dose of holiday-themed chaos. Airing Thursday, November 21, 2024, the story centers on Steph Stool (Vic Zerbst), whose meticulously crafted Christmas plans are thrown into disarray by her beloved dog Nugget’s sudden illness. This canine crisis forces Steph to retreat to her family’s bustling home in a small Australian coastal town, a move likely to stir up long-simmering family tensions just in time for the holidays.
Created by the team behind the Paramount+ series Colin From Accounts, the special mixes heartfelt moments with quirky humor, a formula that proved successful for their previous outing. The Australian setting also injects a fresh perspective into the often-formulaic world of Christmas movies.
While the title might suggest a morbid turn, the overall tone seems geared towards heartwarming, albeit slightly off-kilter, holiday cheer. Whether Nugget is Dead? can capture the spirit of the season while sidestepping saccharine sentimentality we shall see.
Tune in to CBS on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 8:00 PM, to discover Nugget’s fate and the ensuing familial fallout.
