Patrick isn’t the only romantic interest David has had since he and his family landed in Schitt’s Creek back in season one. Alongside a few flings, David has formed another significant relationship—his friendship with Stevie. Now best friends who always support each other, there was a time when their relationship almost became something more.
David and Stevie’s relationship nearly turned serious, but it ended when David asked Stevie to move away with him and live as roommates. Did David end up with the right partner in the end?
Updated by Rose Moore on December 1st, 2020: Since Schitt’s Creek ended, the series has continued to grow in popularity—a remarkable achievement for any show. The wholesome Canadian comedy swept the Emmys, winning nine awards and setting the record for the most awards in a single season for a comedy series. Since then, the show has topped the Nielsen ratings, demonstrating that fans can’t get enough, especially with it being available to stream on Netflix. Star and co-creator Dan Levy has even hinted at a possible movie in the future. Clearly, fans aren’t ready to leave Schitt’s Creek just yet. With this in mind, we’ve reflected further and added a few more thoughts to our list.
There’s no denying that Stevie and David have a lot more in common than David and Patrick often seem to. Their sense of humor, their general lack of enthusiasm for… well, pretty much anyone or anything other than themselves, their bond over mutual disdain for other people, and their sarcasm—David and Stevie are practically the same person. This similarity could also be their downfall, but it’s part of what made them such a great couple.
One of the sweetest aspects of David and Patrick’s relationship is seeing how romantic Patrick is—something David wouldn’t get from Stevie. Who can forget Patrick’s proposal? Even with everything going wrong, the idea of taking David to such a meaningful spot was enough to bring a tear to any fan’s eye. Then there are the gold versions of David’s signature rings chosen as engagement rings and the frame he picked out when the store first opened. Patrick definitely excels at romantic gestures.
David, like most of the Roses, has come a long way since he first rolled into the Rosebud Motel. Over the course of the series, he’s become more honest, more vulnerable, more caring, and more capable. Initially helpless, David now runs his own successful business. It’s an amazing transformation, and it’s worth noting that Stevie fell for him before he reached this point.
While it’s touching that Stevie loved David at his worst, Patrick helps him become his best—especially in a business sense. It’s telling that they met when David was trying to file paperwork for his new business (and was hilariously incapable).
