
The Calloways: Reincarnation is a comedy series built on one simple, ridiculous idea: Two souls have been sent back to Earth to prove they can finally get their lives right.
The only problem is the “Earth assignment” they’ve been given is the most chaotic, cursed possible placement: they reincarnate into The Calloways, a comically dysfunctional family where every attempt at improvement somehow creates new disasters.
It’s spiritual growth… in a trailer… with zero emotional regulation and absolutely no indoor voices.
At the centre of the story are two souls who arrive full of confidence and optimism, ready to “do better this time.” They’re convinced they’ll be the success story Heaven can point to as proof that anyone can change. Instead, they land in a household where the rules are unclear, the adults are unpredictable, the arguments are Olympic-level, and every day feels like a test they didn’t study for.
The Calloways are the kind of family that can turn a quiet breakfast into a screaming match, a grocery run into a moral crisis, and a simple apology into a full-blown power struggle. Redemption is technically possible here. It just isn’t happening today.
The tone is inspired by the absurdity and punchy rhythm of 1990s sitcoms, but with a modern edge: fast, unfiltered, and shamelessly committed to the bit. Think big personalities, petty rivalries, and escalating misunderstandings that spiral into chaos before anyone has the chance to make a sensible choice. The humour doesn’t come from perfect people doing clever things. It comes from very human people trying their best, making the worst possible decisions, and somehow believing they’re still the hero of the situation.
What makes The Calloways: Reincarnation feel refreshing is the contrast between the otherworldly premise and the extremely worldly problems. These aren’t epic fantasy quests. These are everyday disasters: family resentment, bad communication, money stress, pride, jealousy, blame, and the relentless effort of trying to become a better person when your environment keeps pushing your buttons.
The series is packed with laugh-out-loud moments, but underneath the comedy is something surprisingly rewarding: the constant tug-of-war between who you were, who you want to be, and who you become when you’re triggered, broke, tired, and surrounded by chaos.
It’s also an easy, low-commitment read designed to hit quickly and satisfyingly. You can pick it up for a short burst of entertainment and still feel like you’ve been taken on a full comedic ride. The writing moves fast, the scenes are punchy, and the payoff is frequent.
If you love dysfunctional family dynamics, sharp banter, and situations that go from “manageable” to “absolutely impossible” in seconds, this series is made for you.
For otherworldly laughs about very worldly problems, The Calloways will absolutely deliver. Two souls. One family. Infinite ways to fail at self-improvement, loudly, publicly, and hilariously.
Humour, Absurdist Comedy, Reincarnation, Dysfunctional Family Humour
About The Author

Meet Big Dog: Writer. Philosopher. Former backyard ball-chaser.
Big Dog is the brain (and bark) behind The Calloways, a genre-bending saga where failure is holy, family is a mess, and laughter is your only weapon.
He writes for the wild-hearted, the spiritually curious, and anyone who believes a trailer park can be the gateway to something cosmic.
His motto? “The outrageous is the only thing worth telling the truth through.”
Big Dog doesn’t just write books. He builds universes—then invites you to laugh your way through them.
