"Schmigadoon!" is an unusual musical vying for the status of one of the brightest and most unique projects of the year.

The streaming platform Apple TV+, after a somewhat rocky start, continues to gain momentum and release many charming and unique series. One such project is the multi-episode musical "Schmigadoon!" starring Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key. We've highlighted 5 reasons for you to watch this unique symbiosis of comedy, music, and therapy for anyone who has ever been in a fight with a loved one.

Reason #1 — Director Barry Sonnenfeld

The name Barry Sonnenfeld isn't exactly on everyone's lips these days. But in the 90s, he was a true hitmaker, with every project being an event — "The Addams Family," "Men in Black," "Get Shorty." With this series, which he directed all 6 episodes of, Sonnenfeld shows he still has something to offer the audience. He masterfully handles the unusual concept (characters from real life fall into a classic 1950s musical), skillfully places emphasis, turning what's happening into farce one moment and a touching, sentimental story the next, and also expertly handles the dance and musical numbers, which are abundant here.

Reason #2 — References to the 'Golden' Age of Musicals

Even the title "Schmigadoon!" itself references the musical "Brigadoon!" by Vincente Minnelli starring Gene Kelly. Furthermore, as the show progresses, you can spot Easter eggs and references to "The Sound of Music," "Oklahoma!," and other outstanding musical films of years past. They are used not just as a wink to those in the know, but also as part of the plot's twists and turns, which is doubly gratifying. At the same time, knowing the listed works is not at all necessary: everything essential is clearly explained by the authors, and sometimes the characters even say the names of the musicals out loud so you understand what's what (or at least become interested in them).

Reason #3 — Diverse Humor

The humor in the series "Schmigadoon!" is built on several main principles: the contrast between the everyday life and morals of the mid-20th century and modernity, the main characters' ironic perception of everything happening, including the sudden musical numbers, and great punchlines. Thanks to this variety, the viewer won't get bored, and some jokes will be very unexpected and sharp. A prime example is the joke about how getting out of the town of Schmigadoon is no harder than finding the exit from IKEA.

Reason #4 — A Perfectly Chosen Cast of Actors

Keegan-Michael Key makes for a charming cynic who doesn't sing, doesn't dance, can't fix a door, but has a kind soul and understands people perfectly. Cecily Strong embodies a charismatic and self-sufficient woman on screen who believes in sincere love and wants to be the one. Perhaps they lack a bit of chemistry on screen, but overall their tandem turned out quite interesting.

The supporting cast is magnificent — the singing Alan Cumming, the sexy Dove Cameron, the convincingly repulsive Kristin Chenoweth. Literally every character of any significance here is performed to perfection. Even the leprechaun.

Reason #5 — A Very Righteous Message

Beneath all the trappings of fish-out-of-water stories, the irony, and the musicality, lie very righteous thoughts: it's never too late to change, a fight with a loved one is not a reason to break up, and public opinion is not a reason to lie to yourself and be someone you're not.

The combination of an unusual form and thoughtful content makes the series "Schmigadoon!" one of the brightest shows of the summer, if not the entire year.

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