Since the incredibly sad loss of Catherine O'Hara, I've been rewatching Schitt's Creek.
If you've never seen the show, it follows the Rose family after losing their fortune and being forced to live in a motel in the fictional town of Schitt's Creek. They have to adujust to a different style of living and learn to come together as a family. The results are equal parts hilarious and wholesome.
The show is a true ensemble. Aside from the Roses, you get to know all of their new, wacky neighbors. Throughout the run of the show, you see the family become closer to the members of the welcoming town. Friendships and relationships form, and even business partnerships. The citizens of Schitt's Creek and the Roses all learn from one another.
Like the show's story, the creation and production of it were a family affair as well. It was created by beloved actor/comedian Eugene Levy and his son Dan. Eugene and Dan also star as Johnny and David Rose. Dan's sister, Sarah plays a recurring role as Twyla, the waitress of the town's diner. Even Catherine O'Hara was a part of the Levy family, having been a longtime collaborator of Eugene in the comedy world. Most notably would be the movie A Mighty Wind. In Schitt's Creek, she plays Moira Rose.
Everything really comes together in the show at the end of season 2, going into season 3. The family gets closer, the relationships to their fellow townspeople get stronger and you start to truly see the changes. Some of my favorite episodes are after Patrick is introduced into the show. The series finale in particular always brings me to happy tears.
If you're looking for something genuinely funny with a lot of heartwarming moments, Schitt's Creek is for you. It leans into the silly, over-the-top, and awkard comedy that comes with the concept of the show. But it also is all about family, community, and the importance of love and acceptance.
