Netflix has released the trailer for the final episodes ofUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, which amount to the final seven episodes of Season 4. The half-hour comedy launched back in 2015, beforeStranger Thingsand the deluge of buzzworthy content Netflix would drop on us in the ensuing years. At that time, shows likeHouse of CardsandOrange Is the New Blackdefined the streaming service, andKimmy Schmidt—which was created by30 RockshowrunnersTina FeyandRobert Carlock—was a big, unique, exciting addition to Netflix’s original programming slate.
Four years later it remains one of the best things Netflix has ever released. Fey and Carlock brought their signature goofy sense of humor to the story of a former kidnapping victim (Ellie Kemper) who spent most of her adolescent life in an underground bunker, only to escape and move to New York to finally start her adult life anew. While the humor throughoutKimmy Schmidtis hilarious and ridiculous and downright insane sometimes, Fey and Carlock have always kept it rooted it Kimmy’s emotional trauma. Indeed, at heartUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidtis a survivor’s story, and while I’m sad to see it go, I’m looking forward to seeing where Kimmy lands.
Season 4 was split up so Fey could launchMean Girlson Broadway, so that’s why we’re now getting “the final episodes” as opposed to a full season. Netflix released the first six episodes of Season 4 last May to qualify for Emmy consideration.
Check out theUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidtfinal episodes trailer below. They’ll be available on Netflix on January 25th. The series, of course, also starsTitus Burgess,Jane Krakowski, andCarol Kane.
