Up Schitt’s Creek…

I rarely have time to just sit and watch TV, although it is on a lot of the time.  For me…it’s noise.  I do have my favorite shows, but normally, I have to record them because of my schedule!  Well, that was BEFORE Covid-19. 

While in Pittsburgh, Katie, Anthony and I enjoyed several episodes of the Great British Bake-Off for mindless, fun TV.  Then, Katie got me started on FleaBag, a dark comedy with a British actress.  She is a hot mess, and trust me, the show has lots of sex.  I loved watching the show because I had nothing in common with her, and the show had a everything…sex, love, family dysfunction, obsessions, hunky guys, not so hunky guys,  grief, sin, and sex.  Although I couldn’t relate to her, I felt happy for her when things would go her way and I would cheer when she pulled off a devilish prank.  It’s definitely a chick series, and I have to say I wasn’t sure about it at first, but if you are looking for something new, check it out!!  There are only two seasons, and no third season planned, on Netflix.

Perhaps the most surprising Netflix feature for me was the joy of Schitt’s Creek…a ridiculous comedy that stretches over six seasons with no disappointment.  This was actually on cable TV on the POP channel.  Every now and then, I would see an episode but had it on my list to watch whenever I had time.

Enter…plenty of time due to the Coronavirus.  There are six seasons of this show and five of them are on Netflix, but I was able to watch the final season, through “On Demand” with my cable company.  To be honest, this is one of those shows that I will probably try to watch again.  To me, it was that good! 

It is the story of the Rose family, and the loss of their immense wealth.  Overnight, they go from riches to rags (or their version of rags!).  As luck would have it, they had purchased this town, Schitt’s Creek as a joke, so now, that’s where they go to live. They are obnoxious, totally and completely self-absorbed, and extremely dysfunctional.   The adult children are so annoying, you will want to punch them at times.  But don’t stop watching!  This show has out right humor, subtle sexual innuendo, dry humor, sensitive emotion, crazy clothes and wigs, as well as love and some tear-jerking moments.  Yes…I cried during more than one episode.

There are musical numbers that will delight you and even a community theater performance of Cabaret.  The Jazzagals is the name of the town choir and they are good! The show revolves around the same few scenes and character townspeople…the motel where they live, the local café, and the town hall, Stevie, Roland & Jocelyn, Ted, Patrick, Twyla, and Mutt. 

This show goes from one extreme to the other, literally, and it does not disappoint.  VERY slowly, with each season, the family becomes more likeable.  They become connected to this town and its residents.  In the end, I loved this family!  As much as I’d love to tell you more, I will keep the story to myself.  I encourage you to give it a chance. 

Now, I hope you’ll excuse me while I get back to my newest show…Nurse Jackie!  OMG!   

OXOXOXOXO