Schitt's Creek is a 2015 Canadian-American comedy television series created by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy. The film premiered in Canada on January 13, 2015.
Schitt's Creek became one of the most successful modern television comedies, earning critical and audience acclaim. The series peaked in its final season, when it won a record number of Emmy Awards for a comedy series.
The story follows the wealthy Rose family, who suddenly lose all their wealth and are forced to start a new life in a small country town they once bought as a joke.
The Rose family - once extremely wealthy and influential - lives in luxury and splendor. Father Johnny is a successful businessman, mother Moira is a former television star, and their children David and Alexis are used to a life filled with parties, expensive clothes and social events. But when their financial manager cheats them and embezzles all their money, the family is left with almost nothing. The only possessions they have left are the small town of Schitt's Creek, which Johnny bought years earlier as a joke gift for his son.
The family is forced to move there and live in an old motel, completely far from the luxurious life they know. At first, they have a hard time adapting to the new reality. The residents of the town are strange, everyday life is much simpler, and the opportunities for a glamorous life are practically non-existent. Gradually, however, the members of the Rose family begin to build new relationships, rethink their priorities, and discover the value of friendship, love, and community.
The series uses a classic sitcom structure, but with modern and intelligent humor. The comedy often relies on the contrast between the arrogant, spoiled nature of the Rose family and the simple but sincere lives of the people of Schitt's Creek. As the seasons progress, the series gradually becomes not only a comedy, but also an emotional story of personal growth, family relationships, and acceptance.
Eugene Levy plays Johnny Rose, a former businessman who is trying to rebuild his family's life and gradually finds new meaning in work and community.
Catherine O'Hara is Moira Rose – an eccentric former actress with a dramatic personality, a strange accent and a huge collection of wigs.
Dan Levy plays David Rose – a sarcastic and sensitive young man who is gradually finding his own place in the small town.
Annie Murphy is Alexis Rose – a spoiled socialite heiress who is undergoing an impressive personality transformation.
Chris Elliott plays Roland Sheet – the strange and sometimes annoying mayor of the town.
Emily Hampshire is Stevie Budd – the motel employee who becomes a close friend of the family.
Schitt's Creek begins as a comedy about a spoiled family forced to live in a small town, but gradually turns into a warm and sincere story about change and human relationships. The series is known for its intelligent humor, memorable characters and emotional moments. The chemistry between the actors is especially strong, which makes the characters real and loved by the audience. Over time Schitt's Creek became one of the most beloved comedy series of the last decade and remains an example of how a simple idea can become a television classic.
