“Ew, David… Why Am I Crying?!”
When I first saw the poster on Netflix, I wasn’t sold. Honestly, it looked like just another feel-good sitcom, the kind you play in the background while scrolling on your phone. But then my roommate wouldn’t stop hyping it up. And since Netflix’s infinite scroll of doom had already eaten up my decision-making skills, I finally gave in and pressed play. Best. Decision. Ever.
To keep things simple (and because I love pretending I’m a fancy critic), I’m breaking this review into three parts: the plot, the script, and the characters.
Oh, and in case you didn’t know—Schitt’s Creek is a Canadian gem created by comedy legend Eugene Levy and his equally brilliant son Dan Levy. Throw in Catherine O’Hara (a literal goddess), Annie Murphy, Sarah Levy, Chris Elliott, and a few more icons, and you’ve got yourself one seriously stacked cast.
The Plot
So here’s the deal: a filthy-rich, perfectly dysfunctional family loses their empire after their business manager pulls a fast one and drains their billion-dollar company. The only thing left? A tiny, rundown town they once bought as a joke. Yes, really. The joke’s on them though, because now they have to actually live there.
What follows is their hilarious (and sometimes heartbreaking) struggle to adapt to “normal” life. Watching them go from pampered penthouses to creaky motel rooms is comedy gold—but it’s the unexpected heart that sneaks up on you. The show keeps twisting and turning in ways that make you laugh, cry, and immediately hit replay.
As the show picks up pace, the family experiences more challenges after the sudden change in their lifestyle, the plot gets more interesting and sardonic, to the extent that you would want to re-watch the episode. The unexpected twists and turns reveal the meaningful aspects of the story, making it heartfelt and emotional.
Script and Dialogues
Now, let’s be real. A show lives or dies by its dialogue. And Schitt’s Creek? Absolutely nailed it.
Every line is tailored to the characters, down to their quirks and backstories. Sometimes it’s just three words—“Oh my god!”—and suddenly it’s meme-worthy gold.
Other times, it’s the quiet moments where fewer words say everything. The writing is sharp, witty, and—dare I say—life-affirming.
And listen, there’s a reason it swept nine Emmys in one season. The dialogue wasn’t over the top, but it was enough to make me laugh out loud and, on a couple of occasions, clutch my chest like, “Oof, that hit.”
The dialogues were next to flawless and made “every inch of the show”(watch Schitt’s Creek to know the reference to that phrase) worthy of the nine Emmy Awards.
With that being said, let me clarify one thing. The dialogues were not over the top, but enough to get you hooked on to the characters and maybe relate with them a little. Trust me, I could relate to some of them so deeply that I was touched by the end of the show.
Character Development
Have you ever seen the difference an actor or a character makes in a story?
Schitt’s Creek gives us the kind of character arcs that make you want to cheer, cry, and send the writers a thank-you basket.
Think about it—would Mr. Bean even exist without Rowan Atkinson? Exactly. That’s the kind of perfect casting we’re talking about here. From David’s iconic sass to Alexis’s “Ew, David!” to Moira’s dramatic wigs (which are practically characters themselves), every role feels irreplaceable.
The beauty of the development was that the transformation of each character develops the plot in a better direction. Especially the gradual change in the attitude of an emotionally disconnected big city girl who finds her real self in an unexpected situation. The simple characterisation across the seasons is remoulded creatively to change the course of the story and bring it to an unexpectedly satisfying ending.
By the end, you’re laughing, crying, and weirdly grieving that it’s over.
If you love sarcasm, family drama, ridiculous banter, and a side of heartfelt love is love storytelling, you need to add Schitt’s Creek to your list. It’s funny, it’s touching, and honestly, it’s a little life-changing. It is a beautifully written story that shows the depth in relationships with people and oneself, and the essence of life in short. To be honest, now that I have begun my journey as a writer, Schitt’s Creek will be my forever inspiration.
Want a sneak peek at how it looks?
John: “Your mother and I are feeling disconnected from you two”.
David: “We are literally connected by a door that doesn’t lock. How much more connected do you want to be?”
Pure gold!
And that’s the thing: beneath the humour, beneath the banter, there’s truth. In a streaming world with no pause, no rest, no real raw emotion—shows like Schitt’s Creek remind us what connection actually feels like. Rose-Budds really bloomed! Pun intended, not.
It reminds us that stories don’t have to be loud to be powerful. Sometimes they just need to be honest.