One of the most charming and popular shows of the last few years has been Schitt's Creek. The Canadian comedy broke records with its Emmy-winning final season and won over countless fans with its great mix of touching moments and hilarious comedy.
As with many sitcoms, the show found its comedy in w wide range of storylines. Some of these storylines were great for how believable they were while others had to stretch the limits of believability. While Schitt's Creek always knew how to deliver the big laughs, there were some aspects of the story that were more realistic than others.
10 Realistic: David's Sexuality
One aspect of the show that many people appreciated was its honest and frank depiction of pansexuality, mainly in relation to the character of David Rose. Throughout the series, David is seen in romantic relationships with men and women, giving a rare and realistic depiction of pansexuality on a major series.
In one memorable scene, David and Stevie discuss their preferences under the guise of talking about wine. After David explains that he likes "red wine", "white wine", and all kinds of wines, he finally explains, "I like the wine and not the label."
9 Unrealistic: Buying The Town
If one were to glance at the premise of Schitt's Creek, they might assume this was a pretty surface-level and goofy sitcom. Indeed, the setup for the series does stretch the bounds of believability even if the rest of the show is not quite as silly.
The idea behind the series is that the wealthy Rose family bought the town of Schitt's Creek as a joke and are forced to live there once they lose all their money. Thankfully, the show was more interesting than this idea.
8 Realistic: Abandoned By Old Friends
Much of the show is about the struggles the Rose family has following their fall from grace. A lot of the comedy comes from the fish-out-of-water aspect of them having to adjust their lavish lifestyles to this rural setting. However, there are also moments when the viewer is reminded of how much they lost.
After living in the wealthy inner circle for years, the Roses are abandoned by all the people they thought were their friends. Sadly, this idea of isolation from their former communities is something that typically happens to people who fall down the social ladder.
7 Unrealistic: The Town Sign
Like the premise, the show's title might cause some to roll their eyes at first. And the series does lean into the absurdity of the name of this town in its earliest episode. While it does provide some laughs, it makes the town itself seem cartoonish.
A good example of this is the episode that focuses on the town sign. While Johnny is appalled by the awkward depiction of the welcome sign, the rest of the town fails to see the problem. It's funny but doesn't feel very real.
6 Realistic: Alexis Goes Back To School
One of the best aspects of the show is how losing everything and being forced to move to this small town helped each member of the Rose family grow in their own way. One of the most realistic journeys was that of Alexis Rose.
When introduced in the series, Alexis is a spoiled young adult who relied on others all her life. In her new life, she decides to take charge of her future and go back to school. It is not made to be glamorous or triumphant, but rather a small, dignified step in the right direction.
5 Unrealistic: Twyla's Secret
Twyla is one of the memorable supporting characters in town, the friendly waitress of the town's most popular (and seemingly only) café. Twyla usually just keeps to herself and helps out people whenever she can, but we don't learn much about her.
Then in the final season, Twyla randomly brings up the fact that she won the lottery years ago and is actually a millionaire. Given what we known about her thus far, this just seemed like a strange last-minute reveal that offered some easy solutions but felt very unnatural.
4 Realistic: Alexis And Ted Break Up
The show was filled with many charming romances, one of the best being Alexis and Ted. Though these two seem like they don't have a lot in common and their early relationship is a bit bumpy, they become a strong and loving couple.
However, in the final season, the characters find their paths taking them in separate directions. They both realize that they helped make each other better people, but that they had to say goodbye. It is the kind of ending television relationships rarely have, yet it happens all the time in the real world.
3 Unrealistic: The Motel's Success
When the Rose family arrives in Schitt's Creek, they find that they are being put up in a run-down motel. They make this place their home over the series and Johnny teams up with Stevie to help transform it into a respectable and successful business.
The success of the motel is a big part of the family's path towards rebuilding their lives. But for a town that seems to get little to no tourism, even the most luxurious hotels would have a very hard time breaking even.
2 Realistic: Going Their Separate Ways
Losing all of their money and moving to this embarrassing town also forced the Rose family to grow closer. While they were all once absorbed with their own lives, they start looking out for one another and caring for each other.
The final season comes to a bittersweet conclusion as each family member finds their own new path only for those paths to lead in different directions. It would have been too neat and tidy for everyone to move forward as one big happy family and seeing them go their separate ways is more fitting.
1 Unrealistic: Moira's Comeback
Moira Rose is one of the funniest television characters in recent memory, thanks to Catherine O'Hara's incredible performance. And she is such an outrageous character that it's hard to take anything about her as realistic.
During the show's final season, Moira stars in a cheap creature-feature that apparently becomes a cult hit. Due to that success, she is given a lucrative contract to return to her old soap opera. It's a nice ending for her, but there's no way a so-bad-it's-good movie would restart her Hollywood career.
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