The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Review

I finally sat down and watched Ellie Kemper prove just how unbreakable she is as Kimmy Schmidt. Kimmy is full of childlike wonder and joy, celebrating every moment that she is free to live as she pleases. She wears neon colors and sparkly sneakers. She eats candy for dinner. She makes friends and open to fulfilling any task given to her.

She’s refreshingly happy, despite her horrible past… or maybe because it taught her that being free is enough to be gloriously happy.

Because she’s spent the past 15 years locked away, she has no concept of modern pop culture. It’s fun to see Titus and Jacquelyn teach her the ins and outs of social media and normal behavior. It’s also fun to see Kimmy teaching them how to take charge of their lives and appreciate everything life has to offer.

Kimmy pushes Titus to chase after his dreams and Jacquelyn to give up her trophy wife lifestyle. She saves Cindy from scams and Gretchen from cults. She accepts Lillian’s antics, despite the fact that they are total opposites. Kimmy also chases her therapist (Tina Fey) around town, trying to fix her drinking problem.

Basically, Kimmy is a dream best friend.

And while Kimmy has adventures with Titus and works for Jacquelyn, she makes up for lost time. She gets her education, she tries new things, she figures out what she wants to do with her life. She recovers from her trauma, meeting with a therapist and tracking down her mom. She figures out that sex is not violent, eureka is different from uretha, and being an adult sucks sometimes.

I really love this show. It’s funny in its baffled approach to pop culture and references. Along with the humor, Titus’s gorgeous voice, Jacquelyn’s stunning eyes, and Kimmy’s unfailing grin are the staples of this show. These characters are fresh and unflinching in the face of sensitive issues.

Kimmy’s quest to discover the beautiful things in life is exactly what television needs right now.

Tina Fey, you are a comedy goddess.