Why A Schitt's Creek Movie Would Work (Despite Its Perfect Ending)

Despite the series’ perfect conclusion, a movie continuation of Schitt’s Creek would still work, and here's why. Premiering in 2015 on CBC Television, Schitt’s Creek followed the formerly wealthy Rose family as they were forced to relocate and navigate the simple small-town life. While the show had been consistently well-received throughout its six-season run, showrunner Dan Levy, who also played David Rose, wanted to end Schitt’s Creek at the peak of its popularity. In 2020, the series finale was aired, sweeping a historic seven Primetime Emmy Award win, most notably securing all four major acting categories and the Outstanding Comedy Series award. Regardless, a potential Schitt’s Creek movie would easily work for a good reason.

With Levy’s vision to not “compromise on quality or storytelling,” the series finale of Schitt’s Creek saw its characters go down separate paths. After the wedding of David and Patrick (Noah Reid), Johnny (Eugene Levy), Moira (Catherine O'Hara), and Alexis (Annie Murphy) followed their respective dreams and left the eponymous town behind. It had always been the goal of the show to make the Rose family realize how wealth is never the solution to building long-lasting relationships. The people of Schitt’s Creek did not only embrace the Roses, but also transformed them to be genuine, loving versions of themselves.

Schitt’s Creek creator Dan Levy recently discussed the possibility of a movie continuation. Although the show’s perfect ending satisfyingly closed the door on succeeding regular seasons, it still left several possibilities to explore. For instance, the easiest storyline to develop in a potential movie would involve the Rose family reuniting in Schitt’s Creek for a celebration or a special occasion. Perhaps, Alexis Rose, who was theorized to be a spy, had time off from New York and decided to visit. Or maybe, Johnny needed to come back to the eponymous town for a business meeting, with Moira tagging along. In that way, the much-awaited family reunion could still feel organic, capturing the individuality of the main characters while highlighting how much they have each grown since the show concluded. Moreover, it would be an effective way to expand the sitcom’s future without altering or hurting its established spirit.

Regardless, Levy stated that he would initiate a movie continuation only for a good reason. While he could have easily extended the sitcom beyond his 80-episode vision, he did not want to drag out the story and sacrifice its quality in the long run just to gain more viewers or profit. Because of this, no matter how high the demand for more Schitt’s Creek, including a prequel show about Alexis, it would not simply come off as a cash-grab attempt. The future of Schitt’s Creek under Levy’s creative decisions would certainly be respectful of the audience, since, for the most part, he did not make any mistakes throughout the show’s run.

Fortunately, even Schitt’s Creek cast members are willing to return. Annie Murphy, for example, has admitted to hounding Levy with possible storylines for a movie. After all, it would be interesting to learn about the characters’ whereabouts after their long journey to love, self-awareness, and accountability. Although it might not be as heartfelt as the show, a Schitt’s Creek movie could still offer its audience a sense of closure and nostalgia.