Following the chaotic events of the series premiere, "Possession Obsession" explores the growing pains of Chrissy (voiced by ) as she begins to experiment with her newfound demonic abilities. Under the tutelage of her father, Satan (voiced by Danny DeVito ), Chrissy learns the mechanics of demonic possession—specifically, how to inhabit and control human bodies.
: Chrissy’s misuse of her powers serves as a metaphor for the typical boundary-pushing seen in teenagers, amplified by her literal heritage as the Antichrist. [S1E2] Possession Obsession
" Possession Obsession " is the second episode of the first season of the adult animated horror-comedy series Little Demon , which premiered on August 25, 2022, on FXX. The episode, directed by and written by Darcy Fowler , Seth Kirschner , and Kieran Valla , continues the story of Chrissy Feinberg, the thirteen-year-old daughter of Satan and a human mother. Narrative Summary Following the chaotic events of the series premiere,
: The episode draws satirical parallels between demonic possession and the way media and government conspiracy theories can "possess" or manipulate public thought. Production and Reception " Possession Obsession " is the second episode
: The narrative touches on the ethics of taking over someone's body against their will, framing it through a lens that is both humorous and relevant to modern discussions on personal agency.
Critics have noted that the episode uses the supernatural concept of possession as a vehicle for several social and interpersonal commentaries: