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* [[Ellie Kemper]] as Kimberly "Kimmy" Schmidt, who escapes from a doomsday cult and starts life over in New York.<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Ellie Kemper]] as Kimberly "Kimmy" Schmidt, who escapes from a doomsday cult and starts life over in New York.<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Tituss Burgess]] as Titus Andromedon, a gay, larger-than-life aspiring Broadway performer. His real name is Ronald Wilkerson.<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Tituss Burgess]] as Titus Andromedon, a gay, larger-than-life aspiring Broadway performer. His real name is Ronald Wilkerson.<ref name="cast"/>
* [[Carol Kane]] as Lillian Kaushtupper, Kimmy and Titus's landlord.<ref name ="cast5">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2014/11/21/netflix-to-premiere-globally-in-march-2015-the-new-tina-fey-and-robert-carlock-comedy-series-starring-ellie-kemper-467215/20141121netflix01/|title=Netflix to Premiere Globally in March 2015 the New Tina Fey and Robert Carlock Comedy Series Starring Ellie Kemper|date=November 23, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Carol Kane]] as Lillian Kaushtupper, Kimmy and Titus's landlady.<ref name ="cast5">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2014/11/21/netflix-to-premiere-globally-in-march-2015-the-new-tina-fey-and-robert-carlock-comedy-series-starring-ellie-kemper-467215/20141121netflix01/|title=Netflix to Premiere Globally in March 2015 the New Tina Fey and Robert Carlock Comedy Series Starring Ellie Kemper|date=November 23, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Jane Krakowski]] as Jacqueline Voorhees, a wealthy Manhattanite who hires Kimmy as a nanny.<ref name ="cast3"/>
* [[Jane Krakowski]] as Jacqueline Voorhees, a wealthy Manhattanite who hires Kimmy as a nanny.<ref name ="cast3"/>
* Sara Chase as Cyndee Pokorny, Kimmy's best friend from the cult.<ref name="cast2"/>
* Sara Chase as Cyndee Pokorny, Kimmy's best friend from the cult.<ref name="cast2"/>

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
File:Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt intertitle.png
GenreComedy
Created by
Starring
Opening theme"Unbreakable" by The Gregory Brothers and Mike Britt
ComposerJeff Richmond
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22–28 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseMarch 6, 2015 (2015-03-06) –
present

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is an American comedy series created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock and starring Ellie Kemper, that has streamed on Netflix since March 6, 2015.[1] Originally set for a 13-episode first season on NBC for spring 2015, the show was sold to Netflix and given a two-season order.[2] The show's premise centers around 29-year old Kimmy Schmidt's adventures as she adjusts to New York City after her rescue from an Indiana doomsday cult. The pilot opens with her rescue from the cult's underground bunker.

Cast

  • Ellie Kemper as Kimberly "Kimmy" Schmidt, who escapes from a doomsday cult and starts life over in New York.[3]
  • Tituss Burgess as Titus Andromedon, a gay, larger-than-life aspiring Broadway performer. His real name is Ronald Wilkerson.[3]
  • Carol Kane as Lillian Kaushtupper, Kimmy and Titus's landlady.[4]
  • Jane Krakowski as Jacqueline Voorhees, a wealthy Manhattanite who hires Kimmy as a nanny.[5]
  • Sara Chase as Cyndee Pokorny, Kimmy's best friend from the cult.[6]
  • Lauren Adams as Gretchen Chalker, a willing member of the cult, who believes everything she was told.[6]
  • Sol Miranda as Donna Maria Nuñez, a cult member who does not speak English.[4]

Recurring cast

  • Dylan Gelula as Xanthippe Voorhees, the pretty, popular stepdaughter of Jacqueline.[7]
  • Tanner Flood as Buckley Voorhees, Jacqueline's son and Kimmy Schmidt's newest nanny charge.[8]
  • Andy Ridings as Charles, Buckley's tutor.
  • Adam Campbell as Logan Beekman, an upscale man from a wealthy family who is interested in Kimmy.
  • Ki Hong Lee as Dong Nguyen, Kimmy's GED study buddy and love interest.
  • Susanna Guzman as Vera, Jacqueline's housekeeper.
  • Tim Blake Nelson as Randy, Kimmy's stepfather, an incompetent state trooper.
  • Jon Hamm as Reverend Richard Wayne Gary Wayne, the man who imprisoned Kimmy, Cyndee, Gretchen and Donna in an underground bunker for fifteen years who were under the belief that they had survived the end of the world.
  • Tina Fey and Jerry Minor as Marcia and Chris, incompetent prosecutors in the case against "the Reverend".
  • Sheri Foster as Fern, Native American (Lakota) mother of Jacqueline Voorhees.
  • Gil Birmingham as Virgil, Native American (Lakota) father of Jacqueline Voorhees.

Guest stars

Episodes

Main article: List of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
113March 6, 2015 (2015-03-06)
213April 15, 2016 (2016-04-15)
313May 19, 2017 (2017-05-19)
4126May 30, 2018 (2018-05-30)
6January 25, 2019 (2019-01-25)
SpecialMay 12, 2020 (2020-05-12)

Production and development

On October 31, 2013, NBC placed a 13-episode straight-to-series order under the title Tooken, with Ellie Kemper attached to star in the lead role of Kimmy Schmidt. The series is created and written by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, who also serve as executive producers alongside David Miner.[9] The following May, the title of the series was changed from Tooken to Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.[10]

On November 21, 2014, it was announced that NBC had sold a two-season order of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt to Netflix, with the streaming service releasing the entire first season on March 6, 2015.[1] In late January 2015, Netflix released a first look trailer for the series.[11]

Casting

Casting announcements on the remaining roles began in March 2014, with Tituss Burgess cast in the role of Titus, Kimmy's room-mate, an extremely talented singer who works odd entertaining jobs such as dressing up like a robot in Times Square or as a singing waiter at a theme restaurant.[3] Shortly afterwards, Sara Chase and Lauren Adams joined the series. Chase signed onto the role of Cyndee, Kimmy's closest friend during their years in the cult; while Adams was cast in the role of Gretchen, a 10 year member of the cult, who believes everything that they were told.[6] Jane Krakowski was later cast in the role of Jacqueline Voorhees, a wealthy Manhattanite who hires Kimmy as a nanny. The role was originated by Megan Dodds before she was recast with Krakowski.[5]

Reception

The first season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt has received critical acclaim, receiving a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, with the critical consensus "Blessed with originality and a spot-on performance from Ellie Kemper, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is as odd as it is hilarious."[12] The series received a score of 78 out of 100 on Metacritic.[13] Brian Moylan of The Guardian noted that it is "the sort of show that could benefit from multiple viewings, because the jokes are so packed in you’re sure to miss something while laughing."[14] TV Guide named it the "best new comedy of 2015".[15] IGN reviewer Max Nicholson gave the first season an 8.3 out of 10 'Great' rating, saying "Tina Fey and Robert Carlock's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is another winner in Netflix's original series catalog. Not only is it charming and funny, but its unabashedly kooky and Ellie Kemper nails the lead role."[16]

References

  1. ^ a b "Netflix Nabs 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' from NBC". Variety. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  2. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 11, 2014). "NBC 2014-2015 Schedule: 'Parenthood' Renewed; 'State of Affairs' & 'Marry Me' To Air Post-'Voice'; 'The Blacklist' Moves Midseason + 'Parks and Recreation' Final Season Benched". Zap2it. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (March 1, 2014). "'30 Rock's Tituss Burgess Joins Tina Fey & Robert Carlock's NBC Series 'Tooken'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Netflix to Premiere Globally in March 2015 the New Tina Fey and Robert Carlock Comedy Series Starring Ellie Kemper". November 23, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "'Jane Krakowski joining Tina Fey's New NBC Sitcom'". May 13, 2014.
  6. ^ a b c "Development Update: Wednesday, March 19". The Futon Critic. April 5, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  7. ^ "Giacomo Gianniotti Joins ABC's 'Selfie'; Andy Ridings & Dylan Gelula In NBC's 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'". Deadline Hollywood. August 15, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  8. ^ "Tina Fey's "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" starring Ellie Kemper on Netflix March 6th". The Laugh Button.
  9. ^ "NBC Picks Up Comedy Series From '30 Rock's Tina Fey & Robert Carlock Starring Ellie Kemper With 13-Episode Order". Deadline Hollywood. October 31, 2013. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  10. ^ "Development Update: Tuesday, May 6 - NBC Gives "Tooken" New Moniker of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"". The Futon Critic. May 6, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  11. ^ "Watch the New Trailer for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt". Time. January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  12. ^ "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Season 1". rottentomatoes.com. 6 March 2015.
  13. ^ "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt". Metacritic.
  14. ^ "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Tina Fey's joyous new creation". March 6, 2015.
  15. ^ "Netflix's Sunny, Dark Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Is the Best New Comedy This Year". March 6, 2015.
  16. ^ Max Nicholson (March 6, 2015). "Unbreakable Kimy Schmidt: Season 1 Review". IGN. Retrieved March 7, 2015.


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