Schitt's Creek: Season 5
Episodes and My Ratings:
Ratings are IMDB scores
1. The Crowening (8.4/10)
2. Love Letters (8.4/10)
3. The Plant (8.4/10)
4. The Dress (8.3/10)
5. Housewarming (8.7/10)
6. Rock On! (8.2/10)
7. A Whisper of Desire (8.2/10)
8. The Hospies (8.5/10)
9. The M.V.P. (8.6/10)
10. Roadkill (7.8/10)
11. Meet the Parents (9.4/10)
12. The Roast (8.5/10)
13. The Hike (9.3/10)
14. Life is a Cabaret (9.3/10)
Percents are my opinionated score
My Rankings
1. Meet the Parents (98%)-This episode is one of the best of the series as it is so powerful in its message, it is bound to touch most people's hearts and make them emotional. The way the writing handles Patrick coming out to his parents is so delicate as his parents wouldn't mind, but he has the small internal fear that is very common which makes this episode more relatable and also so much more crucial. This episode feels comforting, supporting and really impactful for the audience as we witness something that is usually difficult to convey and show in television in an entertaining and moving way. From start to finish, this episode never loses track of its purpose to inform the audiences of the issues of people struggling to come out and keeps this idea in mind through the whole Patrick storyline even in the humorous moments which are expertly blended into the serious topic. But for me, the best thing about this episode is the character and relationship developments for Patrick and David as we see a more supportive side of David which we really haven't seen before and witness a growth in their relationship that shows their maturity over these last seasons, allowing for major character development. All the stories match up perfectly together in a very well-written and very important episode for the season that many will find helpful and supportive as it is handled so greatly and is impossible to not be touched by in some way by. This heartwarming and emotional episode is one of the best episodes of television out there right now and I was left speechless and amazed by how professionally this comedy show handled the issue and even made it more light which represents how great this show really is.
2. Life is a Cabaret (97%)-This episode is another entertaining and wonderfully developed story that will grab the audience right from the beginning and never let go. As the town prepares for the Cabaret show, the plot increases in its pace which is a great move for writing as it all leads up to the fantastic and impressive Cabaret show. Cabaret's depiction is so involved and unique that I actually felt at times like I was in the theater watching the show due to the choreography and directing that made this episode special and different. But, the performance I have to highlight for this episode is Emily Hampshire as Stevie because she is given such a difficult role (not just as Stevie but to play Sally in the play--acting inside acting) that she plays so emotionally and perfectly especially in her solo singing movement where I actually started crying and felt extremely moved. The passion in her voice and expression conveyed the superb acting in the show that matches the stellar writing. Therefore, I really enjoyed the stress on Stevie and David's relationship and the development that was shown. This episode is also wonderful as Cabaret feels like a culmination of the season and finally brings together the high points of the season such as David and Patrick's news and shows how different the Roses feel about the town now and their growth. It also transitions the seasons very well and it is a fantastic episode for the plot of the entire show. My only complaint would be the ending as it is so emotional until it abruptly stops (with bad news for Moira) which isn't awful, but definitely could have been better. However, Cabaret is such a special episode that there is really no better way the show could have handled it and I was overcome with so much joy after watching it that I can't even describe how awesome and unique this episode and its' directing, writing, acting is.
Watch this to see how outstanding the performance is in this episode:
3. Housewarming (96%)-This episode is simply hilarious from start to finish and there were very few moments in the episode when I wasn't laughing, making this definitely the funniest episode of the season, but also one of the most entertaining and fun. As David and Patrick throw their housewarming party, they plan it based on traditional high school parties which automatically creates the humor for itself and spirals out of control very quickly, creating a very entertaining and extremely fun story. The dialogue (from the writing) is so funny and constant that it makes this episode interesting yet also very relaxing especially due to the more enjoyable tone. While the party goes on, Moira and Johnny are babysitting Jocelyn and Roland's baby which again is bound to create an abundance of jokes which just adds on top to the already hilarious party storyline. This episode is just two extremely great and funny storylines stacked on top of each other, crafting some of the best moments of the season (SPOILER: Ted kisses David) and making an overall high quality episode that brings out the comedy aspect of the show even more while telling a captivating and flowing storyline in the season (David and Patrick's relationship grows once again). It was a difficult decision whether to put "Housewarming" or "Life is a Cabaret," first, but I felt like Cabaret was too stellar to pass, and more of a serious and storyline-filled episode, but this still provided a fun and very very entertaining/extremely humorous break.
4. The Hike (95%)-This episode is another one where there are two or more amazing storylines stacked on top of each other to craft another hilarious yet emotional episode. The first storyline is David and Patrick as they go on a hike that starts a little rough (storyline wise also), but grows to become the most emotional part of the season (won't spoil what happens) to where I started sobbing after seeing the final scene. The chemistry between Patrick (Noah Reid) and David (Dan Levy) is the most amazing thing as you can feel the tension, joy and love between them that makes the storyline even more moving, adding the emotions to the episode especially with the great writing in this one that allows the plot to flow and transition. It's also just one of the best scene in the entire show! The other storyline is Johnny's health scare that is so funny and entertaining that it adds the humor aspect to the episode while also digging deep into the relationship the other characters have with Johnny in a storyline that allows major growth for each of the characters. The final plot in this episode involves Ted and Alexis and them possibly vacationing to the Galapagos for Ted's dream job and this also adds comedy (Twyla's card readings especially), but analyzes their relationship and stresses struggles maturely which progresses both the characters and their storyline very well. Overall, this episode is very memorable as David and Patrick reach another major milestone that will forever impact the show and make everyone cry and the other characters go through so much and grow, making this the most character-heavy episode. While that idea can work against it at times, it is still fantastic and has a little bit of everything and combines all of our favorite things to create one of the most perfect Schitt's Creek episodes and another masterpiece episode in season 5.
For one of the best scenes in the show watch this below: WARNING *SPOILER*
5. The M.V.P. (93%)-This is another very comedic episode that also allows for growth in the season for each of the characters and the plot. When David agrees to sub in Patrick's baseball game against Ronnie (who hates him and also has Johnny on his team) when he needs one more player, it brings up some interesting memories for him and a very entertaining storyline. But, the chemistry between Patrick and David continues to impact this episode's success and really grows their relationship even more by showing what they would do for each other. Plus, the comedy in the episode such as the Patrick vs. Ronnie joke or David playing baseball makes this episode very fun to watch and an overall great time. In addition, the other storyline of Moira's rehearsal for Cabaret that pretty much destroys Stevie at first stresses on another relationship that is never really emphasized in the show between Moira and Stevie but later expertly transitions to shows Stevie's struggles which ends up building the character due to the very clever and thoughtful writing. This episode is overall just a good time and the writing/acting is so entertaining and great especially with the baseball game as it is very funny to watch (David playing baseball!!) and grows the characters and storyline in the most fantastic and hilarious way possible. This all makes it perfectly mixed with all the best Schitt's Creek things we love that puts it in the top 5 of the season!
6. The Hospies (92%)-I love this episode and really want to put it above the rest, but frankly, this season is just so good that an episode that would normally be the number one spot for a show gets number 6 in this season. The storyline with Alexis trying out for Cabaret is so funny and the "A Little Bit Alexis" song is one of the most memorable and funny moments of the series (right up there with "Simply the Best.") that is unique and shows how clever and extremely silly the show can be in a good way. I watched that scene three times and laughed so hard to where I cried. But, that storyline also displays Alexis' confidence and character as well as Moira's relationship with her in a very greatly crafted storyline that seems to build up and excite the audience for Cabaret even more. Meanwhile, as David and Patrick are trying to add a bathroom to their store which is being constructed by Ronnie, tensions rise especially between Patrick and Ronnie that begins one of the most entertaining feuds in television. That storyline is a bit boring and lacks any significance and really humor but is a good interaction between characters that don't talk very much and is just more of a filler story for David and Patrick, but it does set the episode further down. The final storyline is between Johnny and Stevie as they attend the Hospies award show and this is entertaining, but the main significance is Stevie's character changing and her relationship with Emir struggling which will be a major transition for the character and the storyline. Overall, these storylines together make another entertaining, funny and moving episode that somehow makes the sixth episode of the season stand out and be superior.
7. The Crowening (89%)-This episode is a fantastic one to develop the relationships in the show and emphasize more on how strong each of the connections have become. This is proven when Moira films her "Crows" movie in Bosnia and is away from Johnny (the longest they have been apart) and therefore Johnny struggles greatly with this and it shows how strong their relationship is and how close they always were even before moving to the town in a great movie for character development. However, Moira faces her own obstacles to make the movie stand out even when the director has low expectations which is a nice relaxing and comedic storyline balancing the overload of content in this episode. Meanwhile, David feels like his relationship with Patrick is losing its spark and tries to reignite the passion by going on a trip with Alexis and Ted which is very funny and entertaining while also showing how tight and deep David and Patrick's relationship is in the most passionate way possible. Seeing their relationship and its growth in this episode not only conveys the idea of love no matter who it is between (very supportive and society connected) but also develops both of the characters extremely well and hints at what is to look forward to in the season. This episode is still a stronger one in this season as it flows/introduces the plot and has some of the best character/relationship develop in the season making a very crucial, entertaining and funny episode in the season that continues this stellar and unusual streak of close to perfect episodes.
8. Roadkill (88%)-This episode is very unconventional for the show and has a more risky and shaky storyline that some may find too hasty and boring (which it possibly can be) or not enjoy as much, but I actually found this episode highly entertaining (one of the most funny episodes in the season) and another amazing installment to this hysterical season. David's storyline is very funny and entertaining to the point where I started cracking up especially with the appearance of Wendy (previous owner of the Blouse Barn) and her new shop that is a bit too similar to Rose Apothecary or her weird business party. The acting is great in this episode and David is so funny in this that it is really next level comedy acting and makes for a very superb and fascinating plot for his and Stevie's character. While David is at the shop, Alexis watches over the shop with Ted and obviously that is bound to be interesting and funny as their choices of what to do provide the really comedic topic to the episode and seriously adds some missing humor to the season while also showing the strengths of their relationship. The weakest storyline that could have been reframed is Moira and Johnny going to a spa until they hit a pet cat and have to stop at the people's house to apologize, however it turns out the people living there are interesting and also very funny in how they handle their apology. This idea is very weak for the episode and season itself and is really pointless, but does provide a few good laughs for the season and contribute to the episode's entertainment. This episode is so funny mainly because of David's storyline with Wendy which is a great throwback to earlier seasons and just is a fun, relaxing episode (with less content) that demonstrates the more comedic ideas of Schitt's Creek perfectly.
9. Love Letters (87%)-This is another very funny episode that might lack in the storyline and meaningfulness but it still is entertaining and another great episode in a near-perfect season. The funniest thing in this episode to me is David and Stevie getting held up in the store as a "robber" comes in and "steals" things since the money wasn't in the store and this might not makes sense to everybody, but once you watch this episode you'll see how funny this storyline is. It is probably one of the best jokes in the whole show as Stevie and David definitely need to look up what it means to be robbed. In addition, the central plot about Moira returning from Bosnia and not being able to sleep and finding romantic letters written from someone else to Johnny is also very entertaining and hilarious but again ends very abruptly and didn't lead to anything fascinating like I was expecting. The Alexis and Ted storyline is probably the comedy standout of the week as Alexis must prove she keeps gifts even when she doesn't which is very funny and has weaker writing overall, but makes a great time of it. However, this whole episode kind of feels useless for the season as it doesn't move any story together or develop any character really, but is just more of a fun and break episode but does it maturely and carefully unlike some other episodes. However, the story does what Schitt's Creek does best and makes the most of it, using this very insignificant storyline in the most imaginative, creative and really entertaining way possible, crafting a kind of easy but fun and captivating episode which any audience loves in a comedy show once in a while.
10. Rock On! (87%)-Rock On! is another filler episode for the season that somehow takes the idea of a filler episode and exceeds the expectations, making it very entertaining and fun just with some apparent flaws. The first and main storyline (Jocelyn and the Jazzagals going out to a casino) really demonstrates great acting from Jocelyn (Jennifer Robertson) and finally elaborates on a character that doesn't have much depth and shows her struggles of having another child and wanting to feel young again. This is important to the character despite it being written not in the best way as we see Jocelyn on a deeper level which bumps this episode up a little bit. But the shaky writing and directing for how they handle the Jocelyn storyline is interesting and makes the plot flaw for the episode very obvious as it drags on and becomes too repetitive at times. In addition, the better storyline in my opinion is David and Patrick as David allows him to go on a date with another guy just to experiment and show how great he has it with David. Alexis helps David realize how this might not have been the best idea and creates some really funny moments using this topic (especially Annie Murphy's performance), but the main purpose is to show how deep Patrick and David's relationship is which is supported by amazing acting and chemistry between Dan Levy and Noah Reid. This episode shows how powerful their relationship is and how nothing can break them up making some of the most thoughtful moments in the season (especially the ending) that is a good contrast and balance to the fun and more rough storyline about Jocelyn and Moira. The other storyline between Johnny walking in on Stevie being intimate with Emir digitally is really entertaining, funny but also develops their characters just with some poor execution. But the thoughtfulness, insight and party tone with some funny jokes make this another entertaining and amazing filler episode.
11. The Roast (86%)-This episode is a sloppy yet intriguing way to craft a serious storyline while mixing in some fan-favorite things and funny moments to what could have been one of the best episodes. Don't get me wrong, it is a great episode and would be higher for most shows, but given how fantastic this season is, 86% is considered weaker. I love the writing and found it really fascinating and unique how it was handled especially involving the main conflict about Ted and Alexis' storyline which is really crucial to the plot and surprisingly full of depth. Ted wants Alexis to join him on a research trip to the Galapagos which obviously would cause conflict for Alexis which is a major insight into the character of Alexis and shows her growth from the beginning of the show all the way to now in this emotional storyline. During all this, David tries to keep Moira from finding out about Stevie and Patrick secretly taking dance lessons for Cabaret that is really funny and just the fun plot for this episode, making it more entertaining especially when Moira in her car meets David (one of the funniest scenes) and Patrick and David are practicing their moves. Johnny's roasts at the town's roast party is where the episode goes wrong as it tries its best to be entertaining and clever, but really struggles to do so but ends up being one-dimensional and quite boring, causing the mash-up of all of the plots to be sloppy as it doesn't fit right. Even with those, this episode is still great and interesting but just doesn't compare to some of the higher episodes in this season.
For a great laugh and some dance moves watch this clip from the show:
12. The Dress (85%)-This next episode transitions the season to the more weaker storylines that are still impactful and provide that Schitt's Creek style, but are not as built up or sophisticated as the others. The first storyline involves Moira buying a very expensive dress for her premiere to the Crows and spending money recklessly which obviously causes Johnny to get stressed as their financial situation might not be fit for all those expenses. It's a good idea for an episode, but is just executed in a risky way that is just Johnny stressing which is good to show off Eugene Levy's acting and the character, but not good for carrying an episode or helping a story move and become deeper because it really never does that. Also in this episode, we see Alexis confront the one person who dislikes her, Shannon and discover why which again is a great idea, but isn't entertaining enough to provide for a whole episode and feels overly stretched out. Finally, the best story and one that saves it is David and Stevie on a friendship trip that is really just for Stevie to see her boyfriend Emir which explores not only their relationship but also David and Stevie's in a very thoughtful way that is well-executed compared to the other stories. This episode is no where near bad and is still decent, but just is a slower point for the season and has a gentle and steady moving pace that is still a great comedy episode (has its funny moments), but just struggles to meet the high expectations set by the show.
13. The Plant (83%)-Another earlier episode from the season struggles to find its beat as well, but still is a good introductory episode to some new faces or allows some catch up times with people we haven't seen in a while. The main storyline in which the character of Emir is introduced as he is a reviewer and Alexis invites him to stay at the motel (so they ask Stevie to pretend to stay there as a "plant" and tell him how great it is) and leave a review is fascinating, but lacks humor and comes out too vague and boring. But, I do love the product of Stevie and Emir dating as it provides the hope for Stevie that will carry on all the way to her Cabaret performance later in the season. But once again, the best part of the episode is David and Patrick's as they are looking for a new apartment and David assumes this means moving in together which is a big step and we truly can see David's change when he thinks about this decision. It incorporates their relationship which audiences will automatically love and still adds needed humor and structure to this sort of wild episode, emotionally and thoughtfully. Also, Jocelyn gets mad at the jazzagals for not helping her or accommodating her busy schedule for their rehearsals which feels too much of a side story and doesn't get any build up, becoming more like the oddball of the episode. This episode is funny and progresses the storyline while also introducing new things which is a great introduction to the season, but it lacks structure and a main storyline that makes it all over the place, but the David and Patrick story saves it from doing this too much, making what is still a fun and captivating episode.
14. A Whisper of Desire (79%)-To me this is the weakest episode of the season by a long-shot as it is still a good comedy addition to the season, but is rather pointless except for the introduction of Cabaret and could have been changed or left out completely. Before talking about the bad, I loved the "whisper of desire" joke when Ted's mom begins hitting on Johnny and found that whole storyline really entertaining and hilarious as Johnny just lets it all out. Jocelyn's start to Cabaret also is a pivotal point in the season and is vital especially by involving Moira as it creates a new plot that is different than the normal Schitt's Creek storyline and lets it break lose and out of its comfort zone. These are some pretty strong strengths that bump this episode up to 79% for me, but the weaknesses are too big and bump this to the weakest episode. The "whisper of desire" storyline is pointless and although it attempts to be a fun, relaxing break episode, it doesn't do that, but feels like a storyline out of place that could have succeeded in the earlier seasons, but can't match up with the high quality stories the newer episodes are giving. The story just lacks any depth (which all the other episodes have) and can't find its footing. Jocelyn and Moira's story isn't a big problem, but David's really bothered me here. As Patrick auditions for Cabaret, David is left alone at the store for an important business meeting when Roland Jr. interrupts him and we all know David dosen't like kids. This storyline is fun and tries to add the comedy aspect especially as Dan Levy's acting tries to save it, but this idea just didn't fit with the episode and felt very rushed and paced flawed. It doesn't match the tone, lacks any purpose and could have worked better in a different episode with a different structure, but sets this episode back a bit in this season as it varies almost too much. I'm over exaggerating though as I loved Dan Levy's acting in this episode and thought it was some of his best along with the other strengths of this episode. This one might be at the bottom of the list, but is still a decent and funny comedy episode and on a normal show it would be higher and the fact that the lowest episode is 79% shows how strong this season is and how fantastic the writing and acting is
Cast/Crew
Cast:
Eugene Levy..............................Johnny Rose
Catherine O'Hara.........................Moira Rose
Dan Levy.....................................David Rose
Annie Murphy.............................Alexis Rose
Emily Hampshire.........................Stevie Budd
Chris Elliot...............................Roland Schitt
Noah Reid..............................Patrick Brewer
Jennifer Robertson.................Jocelyn Schitt
Sarah Levy.................................Twyla Sands
Dustin Milligan..........................Ted Mullens
Karen Robinson...........................Ronnie Lee
John Hemphill..............................Bob Currie
Marilyn Bellfontaine.................Gwen Currie
Rizwan Manji...............................Ray Butani
Ennis Esmer...............................Emir Kaplan
Robin Duke...............................Wendy Kurtz
Steve Lund................................................Jake
Brandon Rollo............................................Eric
Jasmin Geijo.............................................Ivan
Ted Whittall.................................Clint Brewer
Deborah Tennant.......................Marcy Brewer
and many many more:
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Crew:
Dan Levy..............Director/Writer /Executive Producer
Eugene Levy........Writer/Producer/Executive Producer
Eugene Levy........Writer/Producer/Executive Producer
Jordan Canning................................................Director
Andrew Cividino..............................................Director
Laurie Lynd.....................................................Director
David West Read.................Writer/Executive Producer
Salvatore Antonio................................................Writer
Tia McGregor.......................................................Writer
Pavan Moondi......................................................Writer
Sara Peters............................................................Writer
Michael Short................Writer/Co-Executive Producer
Rupinder Gill.......................................................Writer
Andrew Barnsley..............................Executive Producer
Ben Feigin.......................................Executive Producer
Fred Levy.........................................Executive Producer
Catherine O'Hara.............................Consulting Producer
Colin Brunton.....................................................Producer
Clarissa Manning............................Associative Producer
Rupinder Gill...............................Co-Executive Producer
Maribeth Solomon............................................Composer
Gerald Packer.........................................Cinematographer
Trevor Ambrose.......................................................Editor
Paul Winestock.........................................................Editor
Jon Comerford..........................................Casting Director
Lisa Parasyn............................................Casting Director
Brendan Smith...................................Production Designer
and many many more:
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Storyline:
"When filthy-rich video store magnate Johnny Rose and his family suddenly find themselves broke, they are forced to leave their pampered lives to regroup and rebuild their empire from within the rural city limits of their only remaining asset --Schitt's Creek, an armpit of a town they once bought as a joke. "
The fifth season of Schitt's Creek continues making everyone laugh with a whole bunch of unique and amazing storylines that develop the families' relationship with people in the town and their roles in the town. This season has a fantastic storyline and is just as if not more hilarious than the other season, representing a strange show that weirdly gets better with each season as we explore the Rose family and their adventures in the strange town of Schitt's Creek and the interesting/entertaining people there.
Would I Recommend?
Schitt's Creeek season 5 seems to me as close as this show can get to a masterpiece. This season is stunning as the writing continues to be exceptional, the acting continues the unique yet amazing style and the humor rises to new levels this show has never seen before. It somehow matches all the strengths of the previous seasons and improves on their flaws in some of the best moments of the entire series. This season feels more mature and seems like the show has found its beat and knows exactly what it is doing with some very powerful storylines that develop our favorite characters and take them all for some crazy and fun adventures. I 100% recommend this stellar season and show to anyone as it is a near perfect season for a comedy show with very little faults and is hilarious, emotional, thoughtful, fun, different in all the right ways and yet so similar to the original Schitt's Creek ideas that made us fall in love with the show.
Overall/Review:
Where do I possibly start with this amazing, funny and exceptional season that is close to perfection and gets me excited for what will be next. This season rapidly improved the previous ones and was unlike anything else I have watched in a fantastic way. The straight to the point storylines throughout the season all feel very meaningful and purposeful while also comedic in a way that many other comedy shows struggle to do. Each episode feels unique in some way and does its own thing that at times succeeds and other times doesn't do the best it possibly could, but each of them help make up some memorable parts of the show such as Cabaret or the major event between David and Patrick that I won't spoil. This season is shockingly amazing and impressed me with how mature it felt and how different yet similar it was to the original Schitt's Creek as it literally fixes all of my original complaints and exceeds my expectations with added details or extras that add depth and content to every character or plot. Flawlessly, this season expands on Schitt's Creek with very little regrets in the quickest and most effective way possible that ultimately ends up successful as it delivers on all its promises to the audience and keeps this structure despite any hardships any episode faces.
The writing is truly something else and is so unique, exceptional and artistic that there are a couple of times where I either cried due to the heavy emotionality of the scene or was shook and speechless due to the intensity. Dan Levy and the other writers made some casual stories very unique in this season and dug deeper into friendships and relationships that needed to be analyzed as well as leaving the door open for more. In similar fashion, their character development is off the charts and I feel very satisfied with the time they spent with each character as it feels like all of them got the deserved depth and were given appropriate times in their perspective stories to shine or grow. The writing also progresses the plot in the best way possible and there is little for me to complain about as everything feels connected and paced properly with just some very slight bumps in some episodes that stall this excellent pacing they had going. I felt very content with the season and again my only problem is the ending as the last scene about Moira's heartbreaking news didn't feel like a good way to sum up this masterpiece of a season and felt like a rushed way to wrap everything up. But, the season did get me very excited for the next and makes me admire the professional writing that somehow manages to be outrageously hysterical yet stylistic in every way possible as each idea is artfully crafted delicately in a short plot that serves some thoughtful purpose in the continuity of the show in a very mature fashion which shows how much the writing and show has grown in these past 5 years. The directing also exceeds the high expectations set by the previous seasons and adds to the perfection of the season as it is amazingly shot and contains some of the best moments you'll ever find in a comedy show. The style is so different and unique but it all works in some way.
The best thing about this season was Cabaret which was a very risky decision and when I first heard of it, I was very confused as it is a very interesting decision to sum up the season. But this lyrical and colorful execution truly felt like a grand culmination of the season and that everything for each of the characters was built up to Cabaret and it really stunned me how the directors/writers/producers/actors managed to make this amazing goal happen. Another standout thing of this season was its connection to society as we finally saw the idea of love no matter the two people emphasized and I finally felt the deeper meaning of the show especially with "Meet the Parents." It makes the season feel purposeful and conveys some strong messages that will support many people, adding to the wonderful things the show does and how much it impacts our society and its fans. With this, the mind-blowing acting that honestly had me shook with tears or laughter at some points in each episode is stunning as well. Eugene Levy continues his normal performance but slightly builds up depth to his character while Catherine O'Hara continues being the strange Moira perfectly as she plays it so well there is really no need for her to change. But, Annie Murphy, Dan Levy, Noah Reid, and Emily Hampshire all really stood out this season as Murphy continues playing Alexis but bumps it up a lot especially with the "A Little Bit Alexis" that cracked me up for about a week while Dan Levy continues being David but builds up emotion and more heart to the character which honestly seemed impossible given how different and stubborn (yet fun) the character is. Noah Reid grows as Patrick and the chemistry with David is something truly special while Hampshire stands out as she went through so much in the season but fights through with a strong passion and never holds back. Even Chris Elliot continues the unique Roland style and Jennifer Robertson gets her own solo story to display her amazing talents. This all combines together for a talented and top-tier ensemble to any comedy show but with this season it is something else.
This season is truly something special and will either make you cry or laugh excessively, probably leaning to the latter of the two. It is entertaining, captivating, hilarious and unique in almost every aspect and only struggles with consistency and keeping that profound storyline idea constantly throughout every single episode which is a hard thing for any show to do. But, these characters grow so much and the plot develops to a high extent that all make this a perfect season, leading to what I'm hoping will be another perfect season. This proves once again that this show gets unbelievably better and improves with each season which doesn't normally happen for any show especially comedies. This season is mind bogglingly fantastic and the maturity and ideas are unlike anything else on television, making this in my opinion one of the best comedies on television due to its funny, emotional, extravagant and extraordinary tendencies.
Rotten Tomato Score: 100%
IMDB Score: 9.2/10
Rating: 98%
*Schitt's Creek Season 5 is available to watch on Netflix and POP TV and is rated TV-MA
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