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Warning: Spoilers follow for seasons one
and two of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Another
week, another Netflix binge session thanks to Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, although this will probably be the last
one until the fall, when more Marvel TV comes out. Let me give Netflix
enthusiastic “kudos!” though for airing UKS,
which is now probably my favorite half-hour sitcom airing.
In season
two, UKS isn’t really doing anything
all that new. It’s more of Kimmy adjusting to “modern” life after being trapped
in a bunker for a decade or so. However, the second season does a better job of
making Titus seem like an actual human being, plus, focusing more on the good
side characters (Carol Kane, absolutely going beast mode this season) and less
on the bad (thank god there was farrrr less of Dong). Also, Jane Krakowski is
still incredible.
The second
season also absolutely nails one aspect – guest stars, whether in for one-shots
or recurring. The best recurring character, obviously, is Tina Fey as a
Jekyll-and-Hyde therapist, depending on her intoxication level. She’s in about
half the episodes, and will hopefully be back in future seasons, thanks to her
being one of the show’s creators. Joshua Jackson is also good in a one-shot
appearance as a store clerk.
However, the
greatest impact comes from a character who’s only in the final episode. Because
it’s a super spoiler, let me cover it up with a different font color. Highlight
to read: Lisa Kudrow just flat out kills it as Kimmy Schmidt’s mom. She’s been
awesome on a slew of late night talk show appearances ever since Friends finished, but I wasn’t ever that
interested in things like The Comeback.
So, it was awesome to see her in this role, and it was pretty much perfect
casting.
Anyway!
Season three can’t come soon enough. I’m hoping they shift completely away from
any Dong storylines, and just find a somewhat decent guy for Kimmy. (Or hey,
failing that, it could just be a fun sitcom without any focus on dating!) If
you’re tired of all of the heavy, drama-filled stuff on Netflix, definitely
binge your way through UKS.
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