Schitt's Creek is one of my favorite television shows of the past 20 years, but I don't love everything about it.


[b]What I love:[/b]

1. The characterization is perfection. Every character is well-developed, with incredible character development through the seasons.

2. The storylines are clever.

3. The humor is subtle. I hate laughtracks and being "told" when to laugh, so I adore that SC has zero forced humor.

4. The town is an ideal place to live, a town in which there is no racism, sexism, misogyny, homophobia, or judgment. The townspeople are NEVER treated as ignorant, bumbling, simple people just because they live in a small town.

5. The wardrobe is stunning. I drool over every one of Moira's outfits, almost all of Alexis's dresses and shoes, and all of David's sweaters and sweatshirts.

6. Dan Levy, as David, is fantastic. He is the king of facial expressions.

7. Catherine O'Hara, as Moira, is so over-the-top that she is absolutely enjoyable at all times, even when she is saying something inappropriate.

8. Annie Murphy, as Alexis, is endearing. She is not the self-absorbed socialite she appears to be in the first few episodes. Annie brings heart into her character.

9. Emily Hampshire, as Stevie, is amazing. Her deadpan humor, dedication to her character's friendships with David and Johnny in particular, and surprising change in later seasons are all fun and heart-warming.

10. Eugene Levy, as Johnny, is so perfect as the "straight man." I love that you can see how much he loves his family.

11. Noah Reid, as Patrick. I love everything about this character and the way Noah performed him.

12. Sarah Levy, as Twyla. She is the heartbeat of the show. Her optimism is admirable. And she has a beautiful voice!

13. The musical moments in the show-- the Jazzagals in general, Patrick's "The Best," David's lip-sync of "The Best," the cast performance of "Cabaret," the Jazzagals at the graduation, the Jazzagals at the wedding, and the cute songs to which the characters dance in several episodes-- are all enjoyable.

14. The sets never look like sets. The motel rooms look "lived in," the Cafe looks worn but clean, Mutt's barn looked like a barn, and so on.



What I don't like as much:

1. Chris Elliot, as Roland. I find him annoying. Thankfully, his character only shows up occasionally.

2. Jenn Robertson's character of Jocelyn. I like her A LOT more than Roland, but I wouldn't consider her to be one of my favorite secondary characters.

3. Dustin Milligan, as Ted. I find that character to be a bit irritating. All the puns are just too much for me.

OP, don't give up! I love the other shows you mentioned, and LOVE Schitt's Creek too. As for many others, last ep of Season 2 was the turning point. I really wasn't all that into it before that.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve tried twice but still can’t get into it. I like the character and love Moira in general, but even when I enjoy an episode, I will just forget I’m watching it and neglect to watch more, which isn’t a great sign. Especially since we’re always looking for something light and funny to watch.

I loved Ted Lasso though. I think I just enjoy the culture clash on that one more because the protagonist isn’t cynical, and the cynicism of others is played as a joke. I have really grown to detest cynicism and even though it’s not the heart of Schitt’s Creek, there’s a lot of it in the early episodes and it just puts a damper on it for me.

It’s actually a relief sometimes to realize a show everyone loves just isn’t for me. It’s like a reminder that I still can still think for myself and don’t have to like things because everyone else does.

I don’t understand what is eyeroll worthy about the bolder statement.

DP. It is obnoxious in its pretension and condescension.

How is it pretentious or condescending. I honestly don't get it. Why is it pretentious not to like a show others enjoy? Why is it condescending to realize that means I'm still in touch with my own tastes and preferences and not caving to peer pressure to enjoy something popular? I didn't mean it in a condescending or pretentious way so I am confused as to why it's being taken that way.

Because you’re a loser

I couldn’t do it. It was just like watching bad improv to me. Gave up after 3 episodes.

I enjoy the show, but I find I can't watch more than 2 episodes at a time (whereas some other shows I can binge a lot more).

Anonymous wrote:Reading these replies, I'm glad I gave up after 3 episodes. I can't imagine sitting through a couple of seasons hoping that it'll improve for me. And I generally love Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara.

Same.

Anonymous wrote:I thought it was ok until David met Patrick in mid to late season 3, and after that I was really hooked. I didn’t think it was bad before that though, just not something I couldn’t wait to get back into.

This is me, exactly!

I don't *love* the show, but I've gotten more attached to it.

I liked Schitt’s Creek after about two episodes but I’m not sure it’s supposed to be laugh-out-loud hilarious all the time. I also didn’t know if people loved or hated it , I just saw it on Netflix and started watching one day. I don’t like most of the other shows recommended in this thread.

Anonymous wrote:Chris Elliott is cringe in a bad way the whole time but that first few episodes are the worst

He is absolutely the weakest part in the show, though I don’t love Stevie.

Honestly OP it sounds like this isn't the show for you (or not the time to watch it, anyway). I liked Schitt's Creek the first few eps, then got totally hooked by episode three or four. Then by the end of season 2 I think it became utter perfection.

But I had the benefit of watching it before it got really big, so I didn't come in with the same expectations. I don't know if I'd love it in the same way if I'd been told by everyone how much I had to love it. (Not being pretentious - I just think in general it's good to approach things with lower expectations! You tend to be happier with what you get, I think.)

+1 that Life in Pieces is a hilarious, basically perfect show that never found the audience it deserved

Maybe also try Kim's Convenience

Anonymous wrote:For me it was the last episode of season 2 that I became a fan--it seems like that's when the show found it's identify IMO.

^Identity.

For me it was the last episode of season 2 that I became a fan--it seems like that's when the show found it's identify IMO.

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Anonymous wrote:I gave up after episode three.

+1

You anti semite

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve tried twice but still can’t get into it. I like the character and love Moira in general, but even when I enjoy an episode, I will just forget I’m watching it and neglect to watch more, which isn’t a great sign. Especially since we’re always looking for something light and funny to watch.

I loved Ted Lasso though. I think I just enjoy the culture clash on that one more because the protagonist isn’t cynical, and the cynicism of others is played as a joke. I have really grown to detest cynicism and even though it’s not the heart of Schitt’s Creek, there’s a lot of it in the early episodes and it just puts a damper on it for me.

It’s actually a relief sometimes to realize a show everyone loves just isn’t for me. It’s like a reminder that I still can still think for myself and don’t have to like things because everyone else does.

I don’t understand what is eyeroll worthy about the bolder statement.

DP. It is obnoxious in its pretension and condescension.

How is it pretentious or condescending. I honestly don't get it. Why is it pretentious not to like a show others enjoy? Why is it condescending to realize that means I'm still in touch with my own tastes and preferences and not caving to peer pressure to enjoy something popular? I didn't mean it in a condescending or pretentious way so I am confused as to why it's being taken that way.

Anonymous wrote:Just like The Office, I could not get into Schitt’s Creek. Both are awful IMO.

Interesting. My dd and I loved both these shows while my dh hates them.