A Town Called Panic (Panique au village) is a Belgian stop-motion animated series created by Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar in 2002. Known for its chaotic, absurd humor, short episodes, and unique toy-figure animation, the series appeals to teens, adults, and general audiences while remaining visually kid-friendly.

📺 Episode Information

Episode Title: Horse’s Nephew
Episode Number: 18
Season: 1
Year: 2002
Episode Duration: ~5 minutes
Language: English Dub
Animation Style: Stop-motion
Country: Belgium

🎬 Episode Summary

In Episode 18 – Horse’s Nephew, Horse’s young nephew comes to visit the town, and Cowboy and Indian join in the mischief. Their well-intentioned activities quickly descend into chaotic slapstick, with collapsing furniture, runaway carts, and absurd accidents. This episode demonstrates the series’ signature surreal humor, fast-paced slapstick, and inventive toy-based stop-motion animation.

👥 Main Characters Featured

Cowboy – Mischievous instigator causing chaos

Indian – Tries to maintain control of the situation

Horse – Responsible character caring for his nephew

Horse’s Nephew – Young and curious, unintentionally adding to the chaos

🏭 Production & Credits

Creators: Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar

Production Companies: La Parti, Pic Pic André

Original Broadcaster: Canal+ Belgique

International Distribution: Aardman Animations (English Dub)

A Town Called Panic inspired a feature film (2009) and multiple TV specials, celebrated internationally for its inventive stop-motion artistry and absurdist comedy style.
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