October is finally here, meaning I’ve been filling my days with fall foliage, apple cider donuts, and, of course, the classic PSL. By the time the Halloween season rolls around, I’m typically fully ready to immerse myself in horror movies. This year, however, I found myself anticipating something completely different: the final season of Schitt’s Creek, which is now available on Netflix. I’ll admit I was hesitant to watch this show at first, since the plot seemed a bit dry. Who cares if a filthy rich family suddenly lost their wealth and was forced to live in a below-average motel? It didn’t seem all that funny to me, and I assumed it wouldn’t be anywhere near as enjoyable as other comedies, such as The Office and Friends. Long story short, as soon as I reluctantly watched the first episode, I was hooked. I binge-watched five seasons in about a month, and am on my way to finishing the sixth, which Netflix added on October 8th. There are so many reasons why I’ve fallen in love with Schitt’s Creek, and why I think it’s the show we’ve all been waiting for.
First off, it’s incredibly relatable. This family has been apart for years, each member doing their own thing. All of a sudden, they’re forced to live together and have to learn how to peacefully coexist with one another, similar to most of our current situations. Though Daniel Levy (“David Rose”) and Eugene Levy (“Johnny Rose”) are the only two Rose family members who are related IRL, all four actors have an incredible family dynamic – you’d think they were a real family if you didn’t know better. Between David and Alexis’s sibling bickering, Moira’s fruitful vocabulary, and Johnny’s exasperation with the town’s mayor, Roland Schitt, there’s always something that’ll make you laugh.
Speaking of Moira’s SAT-level vocabulary, here’s another reason why I love this show: it’s extremely quotable. From single-word substitutes such as saying “bébé” in place of the word “baby”, to phrases like “Now is not the time for pettifogging!,” there are plenty of quotes you can include in your everyday life to add some spice to your conversations. Even if you choose not to add any of Moira’s glamourous vocabulary to your own, the sheer ridiculousness of some of her phrases is enough to make anyone burst out laughing.
Ultimately, I’ve come to love Schitt’s Creek so much because of how good you feel after watching an episode. It really does brighten my day to hear Alexis’s classic “Ew, David!” or one of David’s hilariously specific comebacks. The close bond between all the actors really shines through in each episode, creating such a perfect family dynamic filled with amusing bants, the occasional bicker, and most importantly, genuine love for each other. Not only is Schitt’s Creek a comedy, it’s a feel-good show that is guaranteed to boost your mood. All six seasons are now on Netflix, so make sure to give them a watch and to go “tweet [them] on FaceBook!”
