Schitt's Creek

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Season 1
  • Network: CBC , POP
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 13, 2015
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 72
  3. Negative: 11 out of 72
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  1. annettek
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    I created an account on this site just so I could write this review! This show is fantastic! Maybe because I'm from a small Canadian town of 8,000 and have now lived for 30 years in a 'Big City', but I just find it hysterical and easy to relate too. It's also refreshing to have smart humor that allows me to decide when to laugh vs. a laugh track. Great writing, cast, dry delivery and theI created an account on this site just so I could write this review! This show is fantastic! Maybe because I'm from a small Canadian town of 8,000 and have now lived for 30 years in a 'Big City', but I just find it hysterical and easy to relate too. It's also refreshing to have smart humor that allows me to decide when to laugh vs. a laugh track. Great writing, cast, dry delivery and the unexpected! So happy it's been renewed.… Expand
  2. PaulCharles
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    Excellent series. The bad reviewers probably hate Curb your Enthusiam, Seinfield, Arrrested Development, or any other show that require intelligence to understand.
  3. Steeleydan
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    Thoroughly enjoyed this new comedy the players are well-suited very unique concept. The story line and characters portrayed lends itself to many comedic situations. Putting Christopher Mash as mayor was ingenious! Best of luck on future seasons.
  4. ShannansWorld
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    LOVE this show and cannot understand why some people are saying it is not funny??? This show has brilliant humor and an amazing cast. A second season is a MUST!
  5. DP12
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    With all the crap going on in the world these days it's refreshing to delve into the show Schitt's Creek for some unique humour with a cast that works and fits so well together to make such a great show. I am hooked and hope it last for many seasons to come.
  6. ALLIN
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    First rate show. Writers,cast,story all very well done/played. CBC has come thru here. I hope it is renewed for many years. Best comedy since 2&1/2 Men!
  7. roxycat
    Jan 2, 2016
    10
    I came across this gem by chance while travelling overseas recently. I knew nothing about it previously. In one sitting I watched 4 episodes back to back. I was hooked before the first one finished. What a great quirky show - and so refreshing after being subjected to a monotone of programming that seems to have gone on for years now. Of course, there have been similar gems in that timeI came across this gem by chance while travelling overseas recently. I knew nothing about it previously. In one sitting I watched 4 episodes back to back. I was hooked before the first one finished. What a great quirky show - and so refreshing after being subjected to a monotone of programming that seems to have gone on for years now. Of course, there have been similar gems in that time such as Arrested Development for example - kind of 'alternative' off centre comedy, that is very easy on the senses, and leaves you smiling, satisfied and wanting more. Cast are wonderful - a delight to watch - perfect choices - with Catharine O'Hara and Eugene Levy totally one with their characters. The story line is not one they are expecting you to swallow - for those that may need to be reminded that this is a TV series, not real life - however, the premise for the story line sets the scene perfectly and is naturally secondary to what will keep you coming back for more - the delightful characters and their immersive interactions. I can honestly say that was the most enjoyable piece of TV I have seen for a very long time. Scripting is spot on and timing is great. Can't wait to find where this series is available so I can watch the complete 1st series. A definite yes for anyone who enjoys jumping out of mainstream when given the chance - and into something that has a little class and wit, and is actually genuinely funny. No fake audience laughter here telling you which parts are supposed to be funny - you'll discover those easily enough for yourself.… Expand
  8. ToriSloane1
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    Eugene Levy is the kinda guy (I'm speaking from an actor's/industry perspective/kind of speech) who is like someone who a friend of yours like worships. And then you see him in this show, although you've seen his brilliance in Christopher Guest's troupe, and now you are worshipping him b/c of this show. And, like a gift from the gods, or God - for he is Eugene's progeny - you also getEugene Levy is the kinda guy (I'm speaking from an actor's/industry perspective/kind of speech) who is like someone who a friend of yours like worships. And then you see him in this show, although you've seen his brilliance in Christopher Guest's troupe, and now you are worshipping him b/c of this show. And, like a gift from the gods, or God - for he is Eugene's progeny - you also get brilliant David Levy. Of course the whole cast is brilliant ... in an Arrested Development way ... And you can't be blind to the similarities ... But Chris Elliot is like the ost beautiful Italian Renaissance artesian fountain that has erupted out of nowhere with his performance ... I mean, where has he been? A very high score for this pocket of genius that will be unforgettable.… Expand
  9. Hanher
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    One of the best comedy series I've seen in some time. Great cast. Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy are fantastic! If you loved the movie Best in Show, you'll love this.
  10. Watchtower
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    Love this show. I could write a crap load of interesting and positive things, but people's time is
    precious. I will keep it to the point - I LOVE this show and it so awesome. Analyze the characters, and if you identify - win win. If you don’t identify with characters, move on and do not post a negative review for this show. There is nothing negative about this show. Casting,filming,    Love this show. I could write a crap load of interesting and positive things, but people's time is
    precious. I will keep it to the point - I LOVE this show and it so awesome. Analyze the characters, and if you identify - win win. If you don’t identify with characters, move on and do not post a negative review for this show. There is nothing negative about this show. Casting,filming, acting and writing is remarkable. A great show. Well done – I chuckle a lot watching this, fits MY personality. Haters do not get it.    … Expand
  11. karmascope
    Feb 2, 2016
    10
    Might just be a little demented but laughing all the way!!!!! Think that it takes a good deal of intelligence to get the drift of this show.....Love the fact that the characters are taking themselves SO seriously just like most of the "reality" shows that are so popular...but alas.......this is really intended to be a COMEDY!!!! Thank you Levy's for really getting it!!!!!! Purchased theMight just be a little demented but laughing all the way!!!!! Think that it takes a good deal of intelligence to get the drift of this show.....Love the fact that the characters are taking themselves SO seriously just like most of the "reality" shows that are so popular...but alas.......this is really intended to be a COMEDY!!!! Thank you Levy's for really getting it!!!!!! Purchased the first season and intend to purchase the following!!!! No Spring Chicken So I KNOW A GOOD COMEDY WHEN IT ISN'T WASTED!!!!! Brewhahah!!!… Expand
  12. KristineS
    May 9, 2016
    9
    Not only is this show very funny, it stars the very funny Eugene Levy and Catherine O'hara. After I binge-watched the first season on amazon, I wikipedia'd them and learned that after over 40 years since performing in Second City Ontario together, they are on this show together. This warms my heart and makes me love this show more. Also, I am in love with Dan Levy now and want to actNot only is this show very funny, it stars the very funny Eugene Levy and Catherine O'hara. After I binge-watched the first season on amazon, I wikipedia'd them and learned that after over 40 years since performing in Second City Ontario together, they are on this show together. This warms my heart and makes me love this show more. Also, I am in love with Dan Levy now and want to act like his character in my spare time.… Expand
  13. AHinNewton
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    As the series progresses, it becomes ever more humorous, but also much deeper. Characters have become far more fleshed out and real. relationships that have developed have surprising depth, most recently, David's with Patrick. Actually quite sweet. A very pleasant product from the Levys, with great acting and pacing.
  14. capraesque
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    I ADORE this show. It's sweet, funny and real with rounded characters. And delicious quirky and funny. Love it! So does the hubby. Can't wait for the next series.
  15. johndoe2014
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    This is a great show. There are times when Catherine O'Hara's acting is so transcendent that I am in awe. Not an overstatement. The parents are such pros. The kids are funny. The writing is really smart. For those who don't get subtle or indirect or abstract humor they may miss the joke, but for those who like a creative show with no hit you over the head jokes or pratfalls it will make you laugh.
  16. night4
    Oct 27, 2018
    7
    Episodes are hit and miss - some are fantastic and hilarious while others are really boring. It's fun to binge though, and the show doesn't take itself too seriously.

    Also, I think Daniel Levy is rather good in it.
  17. wdominguez2011
    Feb 3, 2017
    8
    I really didn't think that a show with the name "Schitt's Creek" could be something that I would enjoy as much as I do. I don't want that to come off as snobbish, it's just such an odd name and it gave me the impression that they were trying too hard to be funny. Well, I was wrong. I don't find many comedy sit-coms funny, especially the one's that are on tv nowadays, but I genuinely thinkI really didn't think that a show with the name "Schitt's Creek" could be something that I would enjoy as much as I do. I don't want that to come off as snobbish, it's just such an odd name and it gave me the impression that they were trying too hard to be funny. Well, I was wrong. I don't find many comedy sit-coms funny, especially the one's that are on tv nowadays, but I genuinely think that this is a very funny show. It's not low-brow comedy or slapstick at all, but a very well-written and acted show, which slowly makes you really love the characters, mostly for their flaws. Eugene Levy and his son Daniel are fantastic here, and so are Chris Elliott and Eugene's daughter on the show Alexis. I've got such a crush on her at the moment. Beautiful and quirky funny always get me. I think you should check this show out, and give it a few episodes before coming to any conclusions. I found that as I went along, I found everything funnier and had more of a connection to the characters. I rated this as an 8, but it's like an 8.5 in my opinion. Looking forward to season 3 being released on Netflix.… Expand
  18. EcoKale27
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    Literally created an account just so I could leave this review. I am a few episodes in to season 3 after watching a few episodes after work whenever I can over the past couple of weeks. One my favourite shows I think I have ever watched, I love every character, I love the humour, literally ever gesture and facial expression is amazing. GENIUS!!!!
  19. emtc
    Feb 20, 2015
    10
    Fantastic show. One of the best programs on TV right now. Perhaps are more dry humor than some would like, but for those that like dry humor, brilliant acting, great dialogues and rich character relations - this is a show for you. Brilliant.
  20. pye
    Apr 2, 2015
    0
    Absolutely atrocious! It would be interesting to know exactly when Eugene Levy lost the plot and became unable to distinguish funny from boring, predictable and unimaginative. Maybe he's trying to help launch his son's career, which is understandable, but shame on him for not being honest with the boy and telling him the truth: THIS IS TERRIBLE. As far as the younger Levy goes – heAbsolutely atrocious! It would be interesting to know exactly when Eugene Levy lost the plot and became unable to distinguish funny from boring, predictable and unimaginative. Maybe he's trying to help launch his son's career, which is understandable, but shame on him for not being honest with the boy and telling him the truth: THIS IS TERRIBLE. As far as the younger Levy goes – he shouldn’t write or act. Ever. I just feel sorry for Catherine O'Hara for being involved with this drivel.… Expand
  21. Ireland914
    Feb 16, 2015
    2
    This show is absolutely terrible. While the acting is decent, the characters are ALL annoying and very uninteresting. Very little of the show is actually funny and I found it painful to watch.
  22. BogKid
    Feb 27, 2015
    3
    While the title screams "lousy show", I checked out two episodes because of the quality of the cast. I figured the people have to be able to put on a good show. Sorry, the title tells the whole story. The premise is ridiculous. The writing is atrocious. Some of the acting is pretty good, proving that good actors can rise above horrible material. This is city-people vs. rural-peopleWhile the title screams "lousy show", I checked out two episodes because of the quality of the cast. I figured the people have to be able to put on a good show. Sorry, the title tells the whole story. The premise is ridiculous. The writing is atrocious. Some of the acting is pretty good, proving that good actors can rise above horrible material. This is city-people vs. rural-people which results in an insult to the intelligence of all people. I gave it a three ONLY because of the cast.… Expand
  23. areyoukiddingme
    May 18, 2015
    1
    I have always adored O'Hara and Levy in their Christopher Guest work. However it all falls apart here. O'Hara carries Levy and the show. The writing is infantile, the plots are as thin as the acting. Levy has used his success to try to launch not just his family's careers but all his old SCTV buddies. It is like the early Canadian
    TV shows when there were only two channels. Dan Levy's    I have always adored O'Hara and Levy in their Christopher Guest work. However it all falls apart here. O'Hara carries Levy and the show. The writing is infantile, the plots are as thin as the acting. Levy has used his success to try to launch not just his family's careers but all his old SCTV buddies. It is like the early Canadian
    TV shows when there were only two channels. Dan Levy's role seems autobiographical. Sarah Levy is invisible
    It's just all so vanilla and so early Canadian no-talent. My only point goes to O'Hara and kudos to her lending her talents to this dead dog.    … Expand
  24. KenDefender
    Jun 8, 2015
    3
    The premise for the show has a bit of promise, but it is let down by below average writing and emotionless acting
    The only shining light is Emily Hampshire who at least appears to have a heart and soul and a healthy sense of irony and sarcasm.
    The show doesn't really need to have a euphemistic title. The real S**t word applies.
  25. Mr-Breeze
    Feb 3, 2018
    1
    I really enjoyed this show for the first three seasons. Very different and funny. I was really looking forward to Season 4. However, I just finished watching the first two episodes of Season 4 and am very disappointed. I will try watching it again when episode 3 arrives, but if it continues like this, I will no longer be watching.
  26. drlowdon
    Apr 9, 2019
    6
    After finding himself suddenly bankrupt the formerly wealthy Johnny Rose, his soap-opera star wife Moira and two entitled adult children, are forced to move to the town they bought as a joke and take up residence in its rundown motel.

    Schitt’s Creek isn't without its merits but for much of this first season the writing and characters are all too predictable to elicit little more than    After finding himself suddenly bankrupt the formerly wealthy Johnny Rose, his soap-opera star wife Moira and two entitled adult children, are forced to move to the town they bought as a joke and take up residence in its rundown motel.

    Schitt’s Creek isn't without its merits but for much of this first season the writing and characters are all too predictable to elicit little more than the odd chuckle. Fortunately these characters do show some signs of becoming more rounded and interesting towards the end of the season meaning that, even though there still aren’t a huge amount of truly laugh out loud moments, I hold out hope that this show can evolve into something worth sticking with…    … Expand
  27. brockcheese
    Aug 18, 2021
    6
    This first season is predictable and awkward. It seems like a slower version of Arrested Development with a third of the jokes. I hope this show gets better from here because it has potential.
  28. vgmkyle
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    Great start to the show! The characters are clearly entitled, rude and selfish but over-time they develop. Give the first season a sincere shot, because each season gets better and better.
  29. manningn15
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Schitt's Creek is the most hilarious show I have ever seen and my favorite new show of 2015, my favorite comedy show of all time, and my favorite show of all time. The writing is phenomenal, it is hilarious. The characters are so we'll written, they are outstanding. Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Emily Hampshire, Eugene Levy, Chris Elliott, Annie Murphy, and Jennifer Robertson give remarkableSchitt's Creek is the most hilarious show I have ever seen and my favorite new show of 2015, my favorite comedy show of all time, and my favorite show of all time. The writing is phenomenal, it is hilarious. The characters are so we'll written, they are outstanding. Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Emily Hampshire, Eugene Levy, Chris Elliott, Annie Murphy, and Jennifer Robertson give remarkable performances, they are hilarious and have outstanding chemistry, they just play off of each other perfectly. The costumes are spectacular especially the ones wore by Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy, Eugene Levy, and Jennifer Robertson. The makuep and hairstyling was stupendous especially on Catherine O'Hara, Chris Elliott, Jennifer Robertson, Tim Rozon, Emily Hampshire, Sarah Levy, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy, and Eugene Levy. The sets and scenery are fantastic, I love the small town/rural forest setting. The music is excellent, I love it. This is an A+ first season.… Expand
  30. AnonymousL
    Feb 11, 2019
    0
    This show is totally overrated. I don't understand why people think it's funny or entertaining. I much preferred Arrested Development so much more. They took the whole theme of Arrested Development too!
  31. pamis_lmd
    Jun 3, 2021
    2
    It has a fun plot, but terrible acting and the characters seems cold. Never felt I got to know any of them.

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#50 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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#85 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: LaToya Ferguson
    Jun 2, 2017
    83
    Daniel Levy has a confident comedic voice and a knack for biting dialogue, which can only mature along with the series, especially as we get to know the town and the character more. There is room for improvement--luckily, there will be a second season to work on that.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Whitney Matheson
    Feb 11, 2015
    60
    Around the fourth or fifth episode of Schitt’s Creek, the family’s behavior starts to become a smidge less predictable: David decides to sell his pricey wardrobe; Alexis finds herself attracted to a bearded environmentalist; Johnny and Moira display genuine affection for each other. These moments signal the small-town comedy just might have room to grow.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Feb 11, 2015
    80
    It's very funny, beautifully played, sometimes touching and, though its premise is familiar--rich family loses money--quite its own animal.
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