The Small Business Utopia of Schitt’s Creek
Schitt’s Creek offered its audience a vision of capitalism free of prejudice and exploitation. The absurdity of this fantasy was both the source of the show’s limitations and its brilliance.
Aaron Giovannone is a writer and English professor based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He contributes to the Alberta Advantage podcast.
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