Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek

Schitt's Creek

2020TV ShowEndedEnglish

Formerly filthy rich video store magnate Johnny Rose, his soap star wife Moira, and their two kids, über-hipster son David and socialite daughter Alexis, suddenly find themselves broke and forced to live in Schitt's Creek, a small depressing town they once bought as a joke.

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IMDb8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic80/100
Google Users96%
Director: Daniel Levy, Eugene Levy, Johnny Weir, April Mullen, Kevin White, Paul Fox, Roddy Bogawa, Lynne Stopkewich, Matt Salmon, Jasmin Mozaffari, Jordan CanningGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy couple, Johnny and Moira Rose, and their two spoiled adult children, David and Alexis, suddenly find themselves completely broke. They are forced to relocate to Schitt's Creek, a small town Johnny once bought as a joke for David's birthday. The family must adjust to living in a rundown motel and interacting with the quirky townspeople, while the show explores their personal growth and the true meaning of family.

Critical Reception

Schitt's Creek garnered widespread critical acclaim, particularly in its later seasons, for its brilliant writing, exceptional comedic performances, heartfelt character development, and progressive exploration of LGBTQ+ themes. It is celebrated for its ability to evolve from a simple fish-out-of-water comedy into a deeply touching and heartwarming story about love, acceptance, and finding belonging in unexpected places. The series concluded with a historic Emmy sweep, cementing its status as a beloved and culturally significant show.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, witty dialogue and outstanding comedic performances, especially from Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy.
  • Lauded for its surprisingly deep emotional core and the authentic, heartwarming character arcs, particularly David and Patrick's relationship.
  • Celebrated for its inclusive and positive representation of LGBTQ+ relationships without resorting to stereotypes.

Google audience: Viewers consistently praise "Schitt's Creek" for its humor, heartwarming storylines, and character development. Many highlight the show's positive messages about love and acceptance, and the excellent performances from the entire cast. The final seasons are often cited as a high point, delivering a satisfying and emotional conclusion.

Awards & Accolades

The show achieved a historic Emmy sweep in 2020, winning all seven major comedy categories, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor for Eugene Levy, Outstanding Lead Actress for Catherine O'Hara, and Outstanding Supporting Actor and Actress for Dan Levy and Annie Murphy, respectively. It also received numerous other awards and nominations throughout its run.

Fun Fact

The name 'Schitt's Creek' was inspired by a real-life place. While the town in the show is fictional, creator Dan Levy has mentioned that the name was a playful reference to a small, obscure town in Ontario, Canada, which his father had briefly mentioned.

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furious_iz

furious_iz

I dismissed this as overly broad and unfunny while it was on TV, a friend of mine has awful taste and she raved about it. Turns out Kylie was right. This series has so much heart, it's rarely if ever mean and each subsequent season gets fun...
rsanek

rsanek

Recommended to me by Netflix as a "99% match." Found it to be over-acted, writing super on the nose and characters universally insufferable. Couldn't even get through the first episode.