Tina Fey, Netflix, and God have all answered every hope and prayer I have had for a new TV show to be obsessed with… Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Tina Fey’s new show, which is now streaming on Netflix (the entire first season!), stars Ellie Kemper as Kimmy Schmidt, who you probably remember as the “you smell like pine needles and have a face like sunshine” girl from Bridesmaids. Kimmy has spent the last 15 years in an underground cult, has been rescued, and returns back into the real world of New York City. Kimmy’s childlike and charismatic outlook on the world is endearing and hysterical, and she would probably seem annoying if she was played by any other actress than Ellie Kemper, who was frankly made for this role.
Kimmy’s bizarre roommate Titus (played by Tituss Burgess) and her insane landlady (Carol Kane, perfection) jive perfectly into the show. Most importantly, the Upper East Side mom Kimmy nanny’s for is played by Jane Krakowski, who is one of my favorite actresses of all time and utterly steals the show. Krakowski brings elements of her 30 Rock character Jenna Maroney into the performance, but is also creating an entirely different, but just as iconic role in Jacqueline Voorhes.
What I love most about Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is that the show is funny but still savvy and complex. Kimmy is essentially a child trapped in a woman’s body, but is still determined to make a life for herself even though she worries she will never truly be normal.
This show is perfect in every way. Binge watch the first season right NOW! You will fall in love with the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
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