Why Schitt's Creek Ended After Season 6 (Was It Cancelled?)
Schitt's Creek said goodbye at the conclusion of season 6, but the network didn't necessarily cancel the Canadian sitcom. Created by father-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy, the series called Canada's CBC Television home, but it aired on Pop TV in the United States. The Levy men co-starred in the series alongside Catherine O'Hara and Annie Murphy to portray a family forced to move to a podunk town after losing their fortune. Though the series flew under the radar for most of its run, it emerged as an award-winning hit by series' end.
Debuting in January 2015, Schitt's Creek followed the down-on-their-luck Rose family, consisting of husband Johnny (Eugene Levy), wife Moira (O'Hara), and their two adult children, David (Dan Levy) and Alexis (Murphy). Upon moving to the small town of Schitt's Creek, the family had no choice but to live in the local motel run by the unenthused Stevie Budd (Emily Hampshire). Despite initially wanting nothing more than to get out of the town and back to their lavish life of luxury, the Rose family eventually became more involved in their new community. By season 6, David decided to make the town his permanent home with his new husband Patrick (Noah Reid) while his parents moved to California and Alexis found a career opportunity in New York.
Unlike most sitcoms, which tend to experience declining viewership as the years go by, Schitt's Creek garnered a bump in fans in later seasons. This was due to several factors, most notably Schitt's Creek's streaming on Netflix following its third season. The availability through the U.S. gave the title a wider exposure, resulting in higher viewership numbers when new seasons debuted on Pop TV. In fact, Schitt's Creek season 6 had record-breaking ratings in addition to stellar critical reception. Despite the response, Schitt's Creek came to an end in the spring of 2020, calling it quits at the height of its popularity. The decision, however, didn't come from the network and instead, the show's creative team.
As part of Schitt's Creek's season 6 renewal announcement, Dan Levy revealed the sixth installment would be the last. Regarding the decision, the co-creator explained (via Variety) that he "at no point wanted to compromise on quality or storytelling." At the risk of overstaying their welcome, the cast and crew decided to go out on their own terms by ending the story of the Rose family in a way they always imagined. The choice was understandable, considering some shows are often forced to rush endings following cancellation decisions from networks; Schitt's Creek bypassed the threat of that situation.
While it's not out of the realm of possibility that Schitt's Creek comes back someday in this age of reboots and revivals, season 6, for now, serves as the end of the beloved series. Thankfully, the cast and crew didn't say goodbye without some major recognition. Schitt's Creek finally gained numerous award nominations for the sixth and final season, becoming nominated for 15 Emmys. It then emerged as the first comedy series to sweep all four acting categories in addition to five other big wins at the ceremony. The journey of the Rose family may have ended (for now), but they will continue to live on through streaming and syndication.
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