

22 minSeason 4 • Episode 12
LatestA bright star appears in the skies above Moominvalley or could it be a dangerous comet? Together, the valley must confront their fears to save the day.
Follow the life and adventures of curious, kind and idealistic Moomintroll. A typical hero in a coming-of-age story, Moomintroll tries to tackle the puzzle of growing up to his true, individualistic self while remaining a beloved part of the family.
Production
Stop-motion warmth that CGI can't fake.
Score
Grief and joy in every cello note.
Creator
Marika Makaroff
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tove Jansson created the Moomins partly as coded queer family narratives during 1940s Finland — the 2019 series finally leans into this subtext explicitly.
Each season maps to a Finnish season with literal metaphor: winter is death/hibernation, spring is painful rebirth. The show's 'Returning Series' status after season 4's devastating finale suggests Jansson's cyclical philosophy continues.