Tina Fey-produced comedy moves from NBC to Netflix

Get ready for your next Netflix binge.

Tina Fey's comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, originally developed for NBC, will now debut on Netflix in March 2015, The Hollywood Reporter notes.

Starring Ellie Kemper, the series was first claimed by NBC following a multi-network bidding war; it has already been renewed for a second season. But after announcing the comedy would premiere in its fall lineup, NBC left the show off its slate.

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"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to debut Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt exclusively on Netflix, which has proven such an outstanding place for distinctive, original programming," Fey and co-producer Robert Carlock said in a statement. "We grew up at NBC and will continue to develop broadcast projects with them as well."