Why did Schitt's Creek end? Reasons explored

Schitt's Creek was a delight of a show. It’s about a super rich family, the Roses, who suddenly lose all their money and end up living in this little town they once bought as a joke. Created by Eugene Levy and his son Dan Levy, the show ran from 2015 to 2020 and starred Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Noah Reid, and of course, the Levys themselves. It’s the kind of comedy that's full of heart too.

The show stands apart from the rest for the simple reason that it doesn't forget to be kind amidst all the jokes and comedy. There are no mean spirited jokes in the show. Instead, it’s about growth, family bonds, and how even the most spoiled people can change when they find real connections.

The story follows Johnny, Moira, David, and Alexis as they try to adjust to their new life in Schitt's Creek. At first, they hate it. It's a small town and they live in a small motel with small rooms and zero luxury. But over time, the town changes them, and they change the town too.

Schitt's Creek wasn’t canceled. It was a creative decision by the team. They felt Season 6 was the perfect way to wrap up the story. They wanted to give every character a proper and heartfelt goodbye.

Read on to know more.

Schitt's Creek: Why Season 6 felt just right

The creative team behind Schitt's Creek always wanted to end on their own terms. Dan Levy originally thought the show would wrap in Season 5. But after being renewed for two more seasons, he agreed to stretch it to six so they could finish the story properly. They didn’t want to drag it out and risk losing quality. They wanted to honor the story and give each character a proper send-off.

The character arcs are just so beautifully done by the end. David and Patrick get married and decide to stay in Schitt's Creek over New York. Alexis moves to New York to become a publicist. Johnny and Moira move toward fresh beginnings, Johnny with his motel business and Moira with a new acting gig in California.

Dan Levy felt a real sense of responsibility to not overstay their welcome. He said that even though he could’ve kept going forever with the cast and crew, he didn’t want the show to run until the wheels fell off. He wanted it to end while still beautiful. This is what he said in an interview with GQ:

"I wasn't ready to go, but the story was set up to be finished. I wish there was more story to tell, because I would love to do this forever—but respecting the characters and respecting the quality of the storytelling, it just felt like, "This is it." I had intended to end it in season five, and then we got picked up for two seasons. And I thought, Okay, well…now I can spend 28 episodes instead of 14 building the last couple chapters of this series. The minute I knew that was the minute I started writing to the end."

Schitt's Creek went out with a bang at the Emmys. The final season swept all the major comedy awards with every lead actor taking home a trophy. It even set records for the most wins and nominations ever for a comedy in its last season. Talk about ending on the highest note possible!

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