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Netflix
Series Premiere Date:
Seasons: 1
Metascore
78
Based on
27 Critics
User Score
7.9
Based on
52 Ratings
Summary Back to top
Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper) moves to New York to start over after escaping from a doomsday cult in this comedy originally created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock for NBC.
Genre(s): Comedy
Show Type: In Season
Season 1 premiere date: Mar 6, 2015
Network: Netflix
Air Time: 12:00 AM
Episode Length: 30
Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
24
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
91
Indiewire
Liz Shannon Miller
Feb 18, 2015
Right there in the title, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt tells you its central character is stronger than what's been done to her, and she will survive it. Plus, it's funny.
83
The A.V. Club
Joshua Alston
Mar 6, 2015
The show doesn’t crank out gags at the same overwhelming frequency as 30 Rock, but from its earliest moments, Kimmy Schmidt brims with a comic sensibility recognizable as Fey’s.
80
Slate
Willa Paskin
Mar 5, 2015
It feels like 30 Rock. There’s the same deadpan, high-octane pacing, penchant for the completely silly, love of weird names, and passion for bizarre pop-culture reference.... But Kimmy Schmidt has a bigger heart than 30 Rock.
80
Time
James Poniewozik
Mar 3, 2015
On its own, the show’s concept might have just been a throwaway 30 Rock subplot; what sustains it is how it applies the concept of unbreakability beyond Kimmy. Each character is a survivor.
80
Boston Globe
Matthew Gilbert
Mar 5, 2015
The execution of the high concept is rich with many excellent details, gags, and characters.
80
The Wrap
Diane Gordon
Mar 10, 2015
The result, like “30 Rock,” is another sharply written, often offbeat, endearing and funny comedy.
60
Variety
Brian Lowry
Feb 18, 2015
The net effect, though, has a slightly tired feel to it--or at least, one that doesn’t feel wholly worthy of Netflix’s premium-TV niche. Indeed, in terms of laughs, the show essentially peaks in its first few minutes.
User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
8
Mixed:
2
Negative:
2
10
KinkyKid
Mar 7, 2015
One of the most funny shows I've ever see. Kimmy is adorable and her roomate Titus is the real deal. Every single episode is a blast, I can'tOne of the most funny shows I've ever see. Kimmy is adorable and her roomate Titus is the real deal. Every single episode is a blast, I can't wait for season 2!!!! Expand
10
MartinR95
Mar 7, 2015
This show reminds me how much I miss 30 Rock. I mean this of course in the best way possible. From score to the rapid fire jokes and hilariousThis show reminds me how much I miss 30 Rock. I mean this of course in the best way possible. From score to the rapid fire jokes and hilarious gags, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is the spiritual child of 30 Rock. Every episode has made me laugh out loud mulitple times and with these wacky characters and goofy writing its only natural that you do. Expand
10
mathgirljk
Mar 7, 2015
Absolutely loving Kimmy Schmidt. Can't wait for Season 2! FYI: I am a fan of Community, Parks and Rec, Don't Trust the B---- in Apt 23, andAbsolutely loving Kimmy Schmidt. Can't wait for Season 2! FYI: I am a fan of Community, Parks and Rec, Don't Trust the B---- in Apt 23, and love Last Man on Earth so far. Expand
8
tarudie
Mar 9, 2015
Excellent return for Tina Fey. Excellent casting for the role of Kimmy Schmidt as the indomitable Protagonist. The show flows well and isExcellent return for Tina Fey. Excellent casting for the role of Kimmy Schmidt as the indomitable Protagonist. The show flows well and is well paced.

It's far enough detached from 30 Rock to be a great show in it's own right. While retaining much of which made it such a superb show throughout it's airing.

So if you like quick witted humour coming from strong female leads then look no further than this show.
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6
RichiMusha
Mar 7, 2015
This series feels like a afterburner, stuffed with all the joke which was cancelled for 30 Rock.
The idea sounds likely but the
This series feels like a afterburner, stuffed with all the joke which was cancelled for 30 Rock.
The idea sounds likely but the implementation is very cheesy and unbelievable.
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5
reasonate
Mar 9, 2015
Okay, I love Tina Fey. I loved 30 Rock. But, this, this is no 30 Rock. I chuckled once or twice, but mostly just watched it with a look ofOkay, I love Tina Fey. I loved 30 Rock. But, this, this is no 30 Rock. I chuckled once or twice, but mostly just watched it with a look of perplexity, waiting for it to be funny. The first few minutes were funny, but once Kimmy got out of the van and decided to stay in NYC, it got boring. Halfway through I wanted to shut it off, and I had to force myself to finish the first episode. I'm not sure what other people are seeing in this, so part of me thinks maybe I need to watch a few more episodes and give it more of a shot, but I have no desire to waste anymore time on this show. This show is off the mark somehow, like it is almost funny and almost good, but just doesn't quite hit the right notes... Expand
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scrand
Mar 7, 2015
In a room of 3 women and 1 man....2 of the women in their 20s...the other 2 in their 50's just so you know the group watching. None of usIn a room of 3 women and 1 man....2 of the women in their 20s...the other 2 in their 50's just so you know the group watching. None of us could believe how incredibly stupid this show was. I don't know where to start...the roommate, the landlord, the main character.....none of us laughed...it just wasn't funny. The opening youtube like video seemed completely disjointed from the rest of the show. I'm speechless and I just don't get what others see in this show - needless to say we won't be watching any more episodes. Expand