Produced in Canada and inspired by a Quebec children’s book series, Caillou attracts a stunning level of animosity for a series about the relatively uncontroversial daily life of a four-year-old boy. Virtually every episode of the show focuses on Caillou whining his way through a mundane task without reprimand or consequence. Every adult in the show, from Caillou’s parents to his neighbours to his grandparents, exist as one-dimensional foils to his narcissistic musings. When he loses a toy car, Caillou’s parents (who do not seem to be employed or have hobbies), immediately drop everything to search the surrounding community. Or that Caillou’s parents are so blasted on Canadian weed that they are unable to summon the presence of mind necessary to properly discipline their child.

Source: National Post May 01, 2017 17:37 UTC