What white nonsense is this? Really, what were the execs at NBC thinking when they decided to pass on Tina Fey's new sitcom, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt? Starring Ellie Kemper as the titular character, the peacock's loss was the gain of Netflix and all its subscribers, available to watch all in one go, the TV version of overindulging on confectionary, only it never makes you feel sick. In truth, almost any episode could've been picked here, especially as they all start to blur into one joyous medley, but I've gone with Kimmy Rides A Bike as the standout. As the 11th episode, this starts off the show's final run, and properly introduces Jon Hamm as Reverend Richard Wayne Gary Wayne (and if you ever doubt Hamm's comedic chops, go watch the last three episodes of this show) as Kimmy finds out that he is now on trial for imprisoning the women. Initially she wants nothing to do with it, trying to focus on her new life, and goes to exercise classes with Jacqueline. Eventually, though, she realises that she has to face up to her past, and stand up to her tormentor and not allow him to get away with it. It's a big moment for character and show, dealing with some big themes of male power and abuse, but packaged into an incredibly funny 22-minutes of television.
NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far.
A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.
