Tina Fey’s New Comedy Heads to Netflix

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Goes from NBC to Netflix
Tina Fey at the ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ premiere (Photo by Richard Chavez / ShowbizJunkies)

Tina Fey and Robert Carlock’s comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt has found a new home at Netflix after originally being set up at NBC. The Office‘s Ellie Kemper stars in the series which is now set to debut on Netflix in March 2015. Season one will consist of 13 episodes, with series co-creators Fey and Carlock executive producing along with Jeff Richmond, Jack Burditt, and David Miner.

“The very construct of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt — its offbeat premise, hilarious and rich characters and serialized storytelling — make it a perfect Netflix comedy series,” said Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content at Netflix. “Tina and Robert’s unique comic voice and sensibility come through in this series and we could not be more excited to present Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt exclusively to Netflix members around the world.”

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to debut Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt exclusively on Netflix, which has proven to be such an outstanding place for distinctive, original programming,” added Fey and Carlock. Happily, we will still collaborate with our longtime partners at Universal Television to fulfill Netflix’s two-season order. We grew up at NBC and will continue to develop broadcast projects with them as well. We found the inspiration for this series in Ellie Kemper’s shining all-American face, and we know that she and Kimmy Schmidt have found their best possible home at Netflix.


“When the opportunity arose for Tina Fey and Robert Carlock to premiere their new show on Netflix with a two-season commitment, we decided this was the best possible scenario to launch this captivating new series,” said NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt. “While it was originally developed for NBC, we have a very drama-heavy mid-season schedule so we’re thrilled about this Netflix opportunity; it’s an instant win-win for everyone, including Tina, Robert, and Universal Television. We’re already talking to these extraordinary creators about new development for NBC, but meanwhile, everyone here from Universal Television will do everything possible to see that Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt becomes a long-running hit on Netflix.”

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Plot:

After living in a cult for fifteen years, Kimmy decides to reclaim her life and start over in New York City. Armed with just a backpack, light-up sneakers, and a couple of way-past-due library books, she’s ready to take on a world she didn’t even think existed anymore. Wide-eyed but resilient, nothing is going to stand in her way. She quickly finds a new job (Jane Krakowski), a new roommate (Tituss Burgess), and a new beginning. The cast also includes Lauren Adams, Sara Chase, Sol Miranda and Carol Kane.

-By Rebecca Murray

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