Kimmy Schmidt

N is all about new episodes

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By now you probably believe that I spend my time draped in Grecian robes, thinking deep thoughts and writing sentences that tie themselves into balloon animals. And you’d be partially right: Grecian robes are very comfy.

But that’s not all I do.

My name is Isa-Lee Wolf and I’m a TV addict. So. Much. TV. If you follow me on Twitter, you probably know that already. In fact, last night should have been a bonanza of live tweeting, but I actually left my house to visit with friends who weren’t ending every pithy show insight with a hashtag.

(Note to the half of that couple who is a religious reader of my blog: I had a lovely time and your girls are so adorable the entire world should know of their adorableness. They are so much fun).

And if you’re not following me on Twitter, why not? It’s easy peasy and I’m a good follow-backer as long as your twitter history isn’t horrifying, teeming with adult photos or promising me a billion followers. Here I am: @IsaLeeWolf

So for a TV obsessed Netflix adorer like me, there is no feeling in the world like seeing that little graphic across the bottom of the picture of a show you love. It is like the present of everything you ever wanted in one little click.

I think you know where I’m going.

“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” is back, and it’s as hilarious as ever. I’m torn as to whether to gobble them all up, to swallow episodes whole until the bag is empty, or to try to savor them, to make them last.

The inclination is to gobble. But I think life might slow me down a little. And yes, I would sit and watch them all day if I could, even though it’s gorgeous out and heading toward spring-like.

What? I said I had a problem. Now please excuse me while I adjust the gold rope on this Grecian robe and straighten my golden headband. I have Kimmy to watch.

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‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ and Netflix World Domination

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If you haven’t seen it yet, you absolutely, positively must watch “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” Netflix’s newest original gem. It is bright, it is funny, and it is infused with a bubbling hope that we can all use in our lives.

Briefly, (and as I typed ‘briefly,” I realized how insane the rest of this sentence is going to sound), Kimmy is one of a group of women held in an underground bunker for fifteen years, and when she gets free, she decides to start a new life in New York. Starring Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kane (!) and Jane Krakowski, the incredible cast is only a fraction of what makes this show amazing. It’s also co-created by Tina Fey, so, you know, it’s got the hilarity baked right in.

While not even harboring a whisper of a lecture, there is an encouraging vibe to “Unbreakable,” the non-judgmental undertone that if Kimmy can dust herself off, time and again, maybe you can as well. It’s a bright show in all senses of the word: it’s intelligent; it’s optimistic, and it’s visually upbeat.

Can you tell I liked it?

I’ve read that Netflix mines its considerable data when creating original content. For example, with “House of Cards,” Netflix knew that users enjoyed the work of both director David Fincher and Kevin Spacey. Using that and viewership data for the original British version, and Netflix knew exactly what it had when it bought it.

I can’t decide if it’s genius or creepy. Maybe a little bit of both. Though Netfix is collecting the data regardless, I suppose we viewers might as well benefit.

The choice to buy “Unbreakable,” no doubt, came from the same wealth of information. Of the shows that Netflix actually produces, there’s only been one, I think, I didn’t like. Does that mean I’m on my way to being placated by the talking screen in my living room? On the doorstep of a Ray Bradbury world?

If I’m being honest, I probably went through the door, got myself a beverage, and found a comfortable seat a long time ago. Instant entertainment has become a way of life so prevalent, children no longer take a car ride without a show or a movie at their disposal.

Sure, Netflix could probably take over the world with its data. But at least it’ll give us great programming while it does it.

Check out  my full-length novels,  Her Cousin Much Removed,  The Great Paradox and the Innies and Outies of Time Management and Aunty Ida’s Full-Service Mental Institution (by Invitation Only), and the sequel, Aunty Ida’s Holey Amazing Sleeping Preparation (Not Doctor Recommended) which is now available!

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