Tom Catanova is a charismatic tuxedo cat living in Manhattan who believes he’s God’s gift to the animal kingdom. After breaking too many feline hearts, he finds himself cursed by a mysterious Persian cat elder to experience true love nine different ways – each more challenging than the last. As he pursues increasingly impossible relationships across the animal kingdom, his journey becomes less about conquest and more about understanding the true meaning of connection.
Treatment
Our story follows Tom Catanova, a smooth-talking tomcat who lives in a penthouse apartment (technically his owner’s, but he considers it his). He’s mastered the art of seduction in the feline world, leaving a trail of broken hearts across the city’s rooftops. His life changes when he breaks the heart of the wrong cat – the granddaughter of Madame Whiskers, an ancient Persian cat who practices old magic.
The curse is clever: each time Tom falls for someone new, he must pursue a more challenging and seemingly impossible relationship. What starts as dating outside his usual “type” of cat escalates to pursuing dogs, then exotic animals, leading to increasingly absurd and dangerous situations. Tom must use his wit, charm, and increasingly elaborate contraptions to court these potential mates.
As the story progresses, Tom’s schemes become more outrageous – from building pulley systems to reach a giraffe’s height to crafting a submarine suit to court a dolphin. Each episode features both physical comedy and clever dialogue, as the animals all speak with distinct personalities and accents fitting their characters.
The series takes on a satirical view of modern dating, addiction to love, and the search for validation. Through Tom’s misadventures, we explore themes of superficiality, genuine connection, and self-worth. The comedy comes from both situational humor and sharp dialogue, with running gags about Tom’s increasingly desperate attempts to maintain his playboy lifestyle.
The finale brings Tom face-to-face with his ultimate challenge – pursuing a human actress who reminds him of Marilyn Monroe. This leads to his epiphany: true love isn’t about the chase or conquest, but about genuine connection and self-acceptance. The curse breaks not when he succeeds in his final conquest, but when he finally learns to love himself and find contentment in meaningful relationships.
Episode Outline
Act 1: The Feline World (Episodes 1-10)
1. “The Last Straw” – Tom breaks up with Luna, Madame Whiskers’ granddaughter, triggering the curse
2. “Curse of the Nine Lives” – Tom learns about his curse and dismisses it
3. “The Siamese Situation” – Tom pursues twin Siamese cats, leading to comedic confusion
4. “Alley Cat Blues” – Tom must date a street-smart alley cat beneath his “social class”
5. “The Norwegian Forest Cat” – Tom faces a feminist cat who sees through his games
6. “The Cat Show Queen” – Tom attempts to seduce a prestigious show cat
7. “The Pregnant Pause” – Tom discovers one of his exes is expecting kittens
8. “Kitten Support” – Tom deals with multiple baby-mama dramas
9. “The Cat Coalition” – His exes form a support group and start warning others
10. “Rock Bottom” – Tom’s reputation in the cat world is ruined
Act 2: Going to the Dogs (Episodes 11-20)
11. “Puppy Love” – Tom reluctantly pursues a Chihuahua
12. “The Poodle Incident” – Tom attempts to infiltrate a high-class dog show
13. “Guard Dog Gambit” – Tom tries to seduce a German Shepherd security dog
14. “The Dog Park Disaster” – Tom’s attempt at speed dating goes wrong
15. “Howl at the Moon” – Tom pursues a wolf-dog hybrid
16. “The Great Dane Adventure” – Tom builds his first size-accommodation contraption
17. “Bulldog Blues” – Tom faces an overprotective bulldog father
18. “The Husky Hustle” – Tom follows a sled dog team to Alaska
19. “The K-9 Unit” – Tom’s schemes attract police dog attention
20. “Dog Day Afternoon” – The dog community bands together against Tom
Act 3: Exotic Adventures (Episodes 21-30)
21. “The Fox Trot” – Tom pursues a clever vixen
22. “Raccoon Reconnaissance” – Tom dates a kleptomaniac raccoon
23. “The Rabbit Warren” – Tom gets lost in an underground bunny community
24. “Squirrel Sweet Talk” – Tom builds a complex tree-highway system
25. “The Skunk Situation” – Tom learns about accepting others’ differences
26. “Hedgehog’s Dilemma” – Tom faces physical challenges in courtship
27. “The Ferret Fiasco” – Tom infiltrates a ferret business convention
28. “Groundhog Day” – Tom repeatedly fails to impress a weather-predicting celebrity
29. “The Beaver Dam Scheme” – Tom helps build a dam to impress a beaver
30. “Small Mammal Support Group” – Tom’s exes start a cross-species therapy session
Act 4: The Wild Kingdom (Episodes 31-40)
31. “The Lion Queen” – Tom enters a zoo and meets his first big cat
32. “Giraffe Gaffe” – Tom constructs an elaborate elevator system
33. “Elephant Escapade” – Tom uses a crane and gets stuck in awkward positions
34. “Zebra Crossing” – Tom causes chaos during a zoo tour
35. “The Penguin Affair” – Tom learns to ice skate
36. “Snake Charmer” – Tom faces his fears with a python
37. “The Peacock Problem” – Tom deals with a more narcissistic personality than his
38. “Kangaroo Court” – Tom faces judgment from the zoo animals
39. “The Tiger Trap” – Tom’s most dangerous pursuit yet
40. “Zoo Breakout” – All the animals unite against Tom
Act 5: The Human World (Episodes 41-50)
41. “The Human Element” – Tom becomes obsessed with a Marilyn Monroe-like actress
42. “Hollywood Cats” – Tom tries to become a movie star to get closer to her
43. “Method Acting” – Tom enrolls in an acting class for pets
44. “The Stunt Double” – Tom becomes a stand-in for a famous cat actor
45. “Red Carpet Romance” – Tom crashes a Hollywood premiere
46. “The Director’s Cut” – Tom stars in an art film to impress the actress
47. “Paparazzi Pursuit” – Tom learns about the dark side of fame
48. “The Screen Test” – Tom finally gets to audition with his dream woman
49. “The Reality Show” – Tom’s dating history becomes a viral sensation
50. “Fame & Shame” – Tom realizes the emptiness of celebrity worship
Act 6: Virtual Love (Episodes 51-60)
51. “Digital Dating” – Tom discovers VR dating apps
52. “Avatar Affairs” – Tom falls for an AI companion
53. “The Matrix Meow” – Tom enters a virtual reality world
54. “Cyber Seduction” – Tom tries to hack his way to love
55. “Hologram Heart” – Tom dates a holographic idol
56. “The Gaming Goddess” – Tom pursues a video game character
57. “Social Media Soulmate” – Tom becomes an influencer
58. “Virtual Villain” – Tom faces a digital nemesis
59. “System Crash” – Tom’s virtual world collapses
60. “Digital Detox” – Tom learns about authentic connection
Act 7: Mythological Mayhem (Episodes 61-70)
61. “Mount Olympuss” – Tom pursues a cat version of Aphrodite
62. “Norse Nonsense” – Tom tries to impress Freya’s cats
63. “Egyptian Escapade” – Tom meets Bastet, goddess of cats
64. “Celtic Connection” – Tom chases fairy cats
65. “Valkyrie Valentine” – Tom rides into Valhalla
66. “Sphinx Syndrome” – Tom must solve riddles for love
67. “Dragon’s Desire” – Tom courts a shape-shifting dragon
68. “Phoenix Rising” – Tom finds immortal love
69. “Unicorn Universe” – Tom enters a magical realm
70. “Mythical Breakup” – The gods teach Tom about hubris
Act 8: Cosmic Connections (Episodes 71-80)
71. “Space Catdet” – Tom builds a rocket for interstellar dating
72. “Alien Attraction” – Tom meets his first extraterrestrial
73. “Martian Matchmaker” – Tom visits the red planet
74. “Galaxy Guardian” – Tom joins a space patrol
75. “Nebula Romance” – Tom dates an energy being
76. “Black Hole Heartache” – Tom’s love bends space-time
77. “Asteroid Affairs” – Tom colony-hops through space
78. “Time Travel Trouble” – Tom meets his future selves
79. “Dimensional Dating” – Tom pursues parallel universe lovers
80. “Cosmic Consciousness” – Tom glimpses universal love
Act 9: The Final Journey (Episodes 81-90)
81. “Inner Space” – Tom begins a spiritual journey
82. “The Guru Cat” – Tom meets a enlightened master
83. “Meditation Mission” – Tom learns to look within
84. “Past Lives” – Tom remembers his previous incarnations
85. “Karmic Connections” – Tom understands his patterns
86. “The Great Letting Go” – Tom releases his attachments
87. “Universal Unity” – Tom experiences oneness
88. “The Return Home” – Tom revisits his first love
89. “Full Circle” – All of Tom’s loves gather for closure
90. “Self Love” – Tom finally breaks the curse through true self-acceptance
Each episode remains crafted to work both as a standalone 2-minute vertical video for social media and as part of the larger narrative. The series now explores increasingly metaphysical and philosophical themes while maintaining its comedic core, building to a profound conclusion about the nature of love and self-acceptance.
Each episode is crafted to work both as a standalone 2-minute vertical video for social media and as part of the larger narrative. The series combines physical comedy, witty dialogue, and underlying themes of personal growth and self-discovery. While maintaining its satirical edge, the story ultimately delivers a meaningful message about the difference between love and addiction, and the importance of self-acceptance.
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