Schitt's Creek is officially leaving Netflix UK in a matter of days. The beloved sitcom, starring Eugene and Daniel Levy, Annie Murphy, and the late Catherine O'Hara, will be removed from the streaming platform next month.
What is Schitt's Creek About?
The comforting show, which aired from 2015 to 2020, follows the once wealthy Rose family. They are forced to relocate to a small town they once purchased as a joke: Schitt's Creek. After moving into a motel, the series chronicles their attempts to adapt to a new life without the luxuries they once knew. Catherine O'Hara, who passed away earlier this year at age 71, plays the incomparable matriarch Moira Rose, a former soap star with as many one-liners as she once had shoes. Daniel Levy and Annie Murphy portray the hilariously spoiled children, David and Alexis, while Eugene Levy serves as the more rational presence in a sea of initial chaos, finding purpose in helping run the town's motel.
Whether you have watched it multiple times or are coming to it for the first time, this is your two-and-a-half-week warning to stream as many episodes as possible before May 15. The series consists of 80 episodes across six seasons, making it the perfect binge-watch when you need a heartening yet hysterical show.
Why is Schitt's Creek Leaving Netflix UK?
The exact reason for its departure is not entirely clear, but Metro has reached out to Netflix for comment. Earlier this year, the show moved to HBO Max in the United States. With HBO Max recently launching in the UK, many speculate that Schitt's Creek will head there next. A Reddit user, InsertObligatoryPun, commented that they presumed it would be "getting shifted" to the platform.
The series, created by the father-son duo Eugene and Daniel Levy, first premiered on CBC in Canada. It was later picked up in the US by Pop TV before streaming on Netflix UK starting in 2017. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the show reached stratospheric levels of popularity as viewers found it to be the perfect light-hearted watch during a time of intense uncertainty.
How Have Fans Reacted?
Fans on Reddit are understandably devastated. Realistic-Weight-959 cried out: "Nooo I've been watching it there once a year, idk what to do now." This sentiment was echoed multiple times on the discussion site. Forbidden-cat12 said: "This is genuinely the worst news I've heard. I only discovered the show recently and am on my like 5th rewatch. Schitts is my comfort show and I genuinely think I'll be lost without it." Cheezboorgir asked: "Sorry???? Where the hell am I supposed to watch it after that??"
Where Can You Watch Schitt's Creek Now?
If you are wondering where you will be able to access this masterpiece of a show, know that there are options. The series is available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Buy it once, and you will be able to stream it to your heart's content. There is also the old-school option of buying the physical box set on DVD from retailers like Amazon or HMV. If neither of those appeals to you, you have 17 days left to watch the hit show if you are a Netflix subscriber.
Metro has reached out to Netflix for comment. Schitt's Creek is available to watch on Netflix until May 15 and is also available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
