rendition of "A Little Bit Alexis" in season 5's "The Hopsies." Annie Murphy's performance of this song is too hilarious to not leave an impression — especially given Moira's and Jocelyn's reactions — and the lyrics to "A Little Bit Alexis" prove surprisingly quotable. But while this musical number stands out for its humor, there's another that's way more important and steals the show.
Alexis doesn't land a major role in Schitt's Creeks's rendition of Cabaret, but Stevie winds up playing the lead, Sally Bowles. The production becomes an unexpectedly big moment in her character arc, giving her further depth ahead of Schitt's Creek's series ending in season 6. And Stevie gets the chance to perform a song on-stage as well, one that's made even better by her emotions before and during the number. It's incredibly important, but years later, it just doesn't get enough love.
Stevie Performing "Maybe This Time" In Schitt's Creek Season 5 Is Moment That Deserves More Love
It's A Character-Defining Moment For Stevie
Stevie performs "Maybe This Time" from Cabaret in Schitt's Creek season 5, and it's a powerful moment as the outing comes to a close. Just before Stevie belts out this song, she has a heart-to-heart with Moira Rose. This conversation reveals that Stevie feels like everyone's growing up and moving on without her. She's clearly struggling with David's engagement to Patrick, but she also wants to know that she's also making strides in her life — not just watching things happen "from behind the desk."
The lyrics of "Maybe This Time" speak to Stevie's predicament, allowing her to deliver an emotional and heartfelt take on the song. With "A Little Bit Alexis" and David's iteration of "Simply the Best" so often receiving recognition, Stevie's musical number is sadly overlooked. However, it's incredibly underrated, and it deserves more attention when looking back on Schitt's Creek. Compared to "A Little Bit Alexis," it's more meaningful, as the other song isn't a character-defining moment in the same way.
Moira's Cabaret Pep Talk To Stevie Foreshadows Her Decision To Stay With The Roses
What She Says To Stevie Forces Her To Reckon With Her Own Circumstances
Moira's pep talk gets Stevie to give it her all during "Maybe This Time," but it also foreshadows Moira's later decision. Schitt's Creek season 5 sees Moira considering leaving the Roses to pursue her acting career, but she later changes her tune. Although Moira is initially desperate to get out of Schitt's Creek, she chooses to stay there with her family after Cabaret. The production drives home how attached she has become to the town and the people there, even if it's not where she originally chose to be.
She must contend with the reality that she can be happy in Schitt's Creek, even if life doesn't look how she imagined.
Her bond with Stevie is one highlight of Moira's life in the town, and she realizes this during their discussion. But telling Stevie things like "you need to be exactly where you are" forces Moira to reckon with her own circumstances as well. She must contend with the reality that she can be happy in Schitt's Creek, even if life doesn't look how she imagined. And if Moira can ire Stevie, that means she can still be the person she wants to. After this pep talk, it's no surprise Moira changes her mind.
Stevie's Had The Perfect Schitt's Creek Ending
Her Character's Fate Struck The Right Balance
All the characters in Schitt's Creek get great endings in season 6, and Stevie's is among the most satisfying. Although she remains in the titular town, she becomes business partners with Johnny Rose. The two set out to grow the Rosebud Motel Group, allowing them to utilize everything they've learned throughout the show. It's a believable fate for Stevie, and it allows her to follow a path that's different from that of her aunt — even if it's not as dramatically as she hoped. Schitt's Creek strikes the right balance with Stevie, and her season 5 performance adds depth to it.
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