'Schitt's Creek' Streaming Update: New Service Adds Catherine O'Hara Comedy Series
Although it aired in the United States on cable channel Pop TV, for many fans the beloved comedy series Schitt's Creek is synonymous with Netflix. The Emmy-winning series grew exponentially in popularity thanks to Netflix, which served as its streaming home until 2022, when it jumped to Hulu. Now, a new streaming service is getting in on the game: HBO Max.
Beginning Saturday, Feb. 7, all six seasons of Schitt's Creek will begin streaming on HBO Max. The show will continue to stream on Hulu, giving even more fans a chance to watch the beloved series.
Schitt's Creek stars Dan Levy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, and Annie Murphy as a wealthy family forced to move into a motel in the town of Schitt's Creek after losing all their money. Although initially revolted by the humble hamlet, they grow increasingly fond of their surroundings as they make friends, fall in love, and reinvent themselves under new economic circumstances.
After starting its journey in relative obscurity, Schitt's Creek became a word-of-mouth and streaming sensation. In 2020, the series completed an unprecedented sweep at the Primetime Emmy Awards, winning all four acting trophies as well as awards for writing, directing, and Best Comedy Series. It remains the most Emmys ever won by a series in a single season.
Catherine O'Hara's Death Rocks Entertainment Industry
The move comes just over a week after the death of iconic comedian Catherine O'Hara. The actress died suddenly after a brief illness, just before she was set to film her role in season 2 of Apple TV's The Studio.
Although she has been known to audiences for decades thanks to her work in SCTV, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, and the Christopher Guest films, Schitt's Creek proved to be a career renaissance moment for her. O'Hara, who often shined in kooky side character roles, became the show's defining performance, employing an army of wigs and vintage couture items to embody the family matriarch. The role won her not only an Emmy, but also a Golden Globe and an Actor Award (formerly Screen Actor's Guild Award).
Her Schitt's Creek family mourned her passing last week with heartfelt messages.
"Words seem inadequate to express the loss I feel today," Eugene Levy said in a statement. "I had the honor of knowing and working with the great Catherine O'Hara for over fifty years."
"From our beginnings on the Second City stage, to SCTV, to the movies we did with Chris Guest, to our six glorious years on Schitt's Creek, I cherished our working relationship, but most of all our friendship," Eugene continued. "And I will miss her. My heart goes out to Bo, Matthew, Luke, and the entire O'Hara family."
His son and show creator, Dan Levy, echoed the sentiment.
"What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all those years," he wrote. "Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family. It’s hard to imagine a world without her in it. I will cherish every funny memory I was fortunate enough to make with her."