Festive TV Viewing For Cat Lovers
December 6, 2021
If you’re going to binge watch anything to do about cats this Holiday Season, watch the docuseries Cat People currently streaming on Netflix. It takes you inside the lives of some of the most eccentric, loving and caring cat lovers from around the world. From rappers to performers and rescue workers, you’ll feel right at home with these enchanting, unique feline friends.
Cat People: 6 Cat Tales
Cat People (not to be confused with the movie of the same title), is a six-part docuseries. Each 30-minute episode showcases a remarkably different and surprising cat lover from various parts of the world. These six cat people defy the odds and have built their lives around their beloved cats, despite all the clichés and prejudice that surround them. It’s a positively affirming documentary and gives way to the notion that cat people are crazy.
Each story gives you a glimpse into the truth behind our passion for cats and what it means to love such fiercely independent creatures. Here is a breakdown of each episode:
Episode 1: Cat Rapper's Delight
Baths get a bad rap with felines. Yet after a video of rapper Moshow freestyling and washing kitty DJ Ravioli goes viral, this cat family cleans up.
Episode 2: The Cat Show Must Go On
Training cats can look like a three-ring circus. But Samantha embraces the challenge as her performing pusses dazzle onstage. Then adversity strikes.
Episode 3: Copycat
How do you truly capture a cat? Inspired by her three rescues, Sachi of Wakuneco relies on needle felting to create heartfelt, lifelike 3D portraits.
Episode 4: Paws for the Cause
A renowned "chonker" gives back: Mr. B's Random Acts of Kindness raises cash for cats in need, inspired by "TrapKing" Sterling's spay-neuter nonprofit.
Episode 5: God's Little People
A frail, feral kitten spurs a couple's move to the Greek island of Syros to start a sanctuary for stray felines, where they save lives and find homes.
Episode 6: Catwabunga!
An emotional support animal and a surfing buddy, bright-eyed Bengal Maverick adores his humans — and adventure. But a health scare almost upends it all.
Cat People is a delightful series that will make you feel proud of being a part of the cat lovers’ community.