Final Shots: Netflix Orders Two Seasons Of New Tina Fey Comedy

By Bryan Hood
Published Nov. 21, 2014, 8:20 p.m. ET

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If you like your comedy to be equal parts smart and funny, we’ve got great news to share. Netflix just ordered two full seasons of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, a new series starring Ellie Kemper (The Office) and created by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, the duo responsible for 30 Rock. The show had originally been in development at NBC, but after the Peacock passed on the series, Deadline is reporting that Netflix just stepped up and order not one but TWO 13 episode seasons of the show. You’ll be able to binge all 13 episodes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt in March of 2015. Yay!

In other news…

  • Parks and Recreation has no intention of going out with a whimper. The beloved sitcom will call it quits after the upcoming seventh season, and is welcoming back some old favorites to mark the occasion. One of those will be Jon Hamm, who’ll reprise his role as the incompetent Ed for several flashbacks throughout the season, showrunner Mike Schur recently told Entertainment Weekly (via A.V. Club). And Chris and Ann will also be back, as Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones will return for at least one episode, reports TV Line. The show will return for its victory lap early next year.
  • Hard as it may be to believe, the V/H/S films have proven that there’s still life left in the found footage horror films. A trio of directors from the series – Chad Villella, Eduardo Sanchez and Marcel Sarmiento – offer up tips on how to deliver effective scares on a budget. [Fast Co. Create]
  • You knew it had to happen sooner or later: Rider Strong will reprise his role as Cory Matthew’s best friend Shawn Hunter on at least one episode of Girl Meets World. [Vulture]
  • Luther just can’t stay out of the news. Days after news leaked out about an American remake of the British crime series, star Idris Elba announced that he’s going to working on an album of music inspired by the show. [BBC]
  • Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul will kick off with a special two-night event. The show will debut on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 10pm, and a second episode will air the next night, at the show’s regular 10pm slot. [NYPost]