Schitt's Creek (2015)
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.
Details
First Air Date
1/13/2015
Last Air Date
4/7/2020
Network
CBC Television
Rating
8/10 (558 votes)
Status
Ended
Production Companies
Not A Real Company, CBC
About Schitt's Creek
Set around the premise of a wealthy family losing everything and being forced to relocate to a small town they once purchased as a joke, "Schitt's Creek" explores themes of class, family, and personal growth. The series follows Johnny Rose, a video store magnate, his wife Moira, and their two adult children, David and Alexis, as they adapt to a drastically different life in the titular town. Their journey from riches to rags forces them to confront their spoiled upbringings and learn to appreciate the value of community.
The sitcom uses humor to navigate the family's struggles and their often-awkward interactions with the town's residents. Over six seasons, the show develops its characters from insufferable socialites into more grounded individuals. The humor often stems from the culture clash between the Roses' former opulent lifestyle and their new, more modest surroundings, along with the close quarters of living in a motel.
Why you might be searching for Schitt's Creek
People search for this series due to its reputation as a heartwarming and humorous sitcom about a family's transformation from spoiled to appreciative. Its memorable characters and themes of love and acceptance in a small town setting are distinguishing details.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer found the acting to be over-the-top, the writing too obvious, and the characters generally unlikable, stating they could not finish the first episode.
Read the full reviewAnother viewer initially dismissed the show as overly broad and unfunny but later found it to have significant heart, noting that it rarely relies on meanness and becomes funnier with each subsequent season.
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You can stream all six seasons of "Schitt's Creek" on [Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/series/schitts-creek-a2e7a946-9652-48a8-884b-3ea7ea4de273) and Amazon Prime Video. It is also available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, fuboTV, and Philo, or for purchase on Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store.
The premise of "Schitt's Creek" was inspired by actress Kim Basinger's 1989 purchase of the town of Braselton, Georgia. Co-creator Eugene Levy mentioned that his wife also had an idea for a show about wealthy boomers losing their money and moving in with their children.
There are six seasons of "Schitt's Creek," totaling 80 episodes. Seasons 1-4 have 13 episodes each, while seasons 5 and 6 have 14 episodes each.
"Schitt's Creek" is highly regarded, especially its later seasons which received universal acclaim. Critics and publications like TV Guide, The New Yorker, and Vogue have praised the show for its humor, heart, and character development, with the final season scoring 95 out of 100 on Metacritic.