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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

2015 – 2019Show4 seasons51 episodesTV-14

Comedy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic807.7Rotten Tomatoes96%84%

An uplifting, eccentric comedy series about growing up and society, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 51 episodes · best: S4E12 "Kimmy Says Bye!" 8.5

Episodes

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7.7
7.6

Story

Life begins when the world doesn't end.

When a woman is rescued from a doomsday cult and lands in New York City, she must navigate a world she didn't think even existed anymore.

Feels like

  • Hyper-Energetic Sitcom
  • Absurdist Humor
  • New York City Satire
  • Resilience & Recovery
  • Musical Theme Integration
  • Quirky Character Dynamics
  • Social Commentary
  • Feel-Good Comedy
  • Eccentric Protagonist

Cast

24 of 375 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tristram Shapeero, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Michael Engler
Written by
Sam Means, Robert Carlock, Tina Fey
Produced by
Sam Means, Jerry Kupfer, Dara Schnapper

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 6, 2015 · January 25, 2019 · Ended

First aired
March 6, 2015
Last aired
January 25, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 51 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Church of Happyology, Everytown, America, The Bus Came Back +9

  • Church of Happyology
  • Everytown, America
  • The Bus Came Back
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Amazingly Embarrassing Parents
  • Our Monsters Are Different
  • Bland-Name Product
  • N-Word Privileges
  • Aborted Arc
  • Fish out of Temporal Water
  • "Both Sides Have a Point" Remark
  • Actor Allusion

12 of 224 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt?"

Questions about Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt?

Netflix

In the United States, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 80).

Is Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt use?

Church of HappyologyEverytown, AmericaThe Bus Came BackBait-and-SwitchAmazingly Embarrassing ParentsOur Monsters Are DifferentBland-Name ProductN-Word PrivilegesAborted ArcFish out of Temporal Water"Both Sides Have a Point" RemarkActor Allusionand 212 more

TV Tropes lists 224 tropes for it, including Church of Happyology, Everytown, America, and The Bus Came Back.