Schmigadoon!

Name: Schmigadoon!
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2021-07-16
Cast: Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Dove Cameron, Alan Cumming, Aaron Tveit

2021 | 2 seasons | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Emmy, though it had a lukewarm 6.9 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Josh and Melissa are a struggling couple whose lives are transformed when they get trapped in a magical musical town—with a mission they must complete.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys, 1 Critics' Choice Award and 1 DGA Award.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 464K people sought it out in the past year