Schitt's Creek character arcs definitely made the show what it is; despite being funny, dysfunctional or even outrageous every narrative on the show is steeped in reality. Even the most heartwarming, full-circle moments on Schitt's Creek don't come across as too cheesy or unrealistic, thanks to well-designed characters and an organic sense of chemistry between them.

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The show lines up a lot of balanced main leads who despite many flaws, manage to grow and heal; their drawbacks don't disappear overnight and neither do they change drastically. For instance, even when the show ends David Rose isn't entirely rid of his snobbery and neither is Alexis completely free of her love for the material world, but these characters grow around their flaws and this is what gives each character so much narrative symmetry.

Ted Mullens: A Good Friend But Flaky

Ted chatting with Alexis on his new motorcycle in a black leather jacket on Schitt's Creek

Reddit has a lot of opinions about Schitt's Creek's Ted, and it's obvious why the show's fandom is so divided over this character. He has proved to be a good source of support for Alexis and made her feel good about herself. But he is simply too inconsistent to be considered as a long-term partner - he was ready to marry Alexis at one point, which makes fans wonder about the Galapagos arc since he had never mentioned his plans of moving away for research. Some of his reactions seem inauthentic because he clearly makes a lot of effort to be liked, which also means he hides away certain aspects of his character.

Roland Schitt: Well-Meaning But Has No Self-Awareness

Roland Schitt smiling at Moira as Johnny looks on Schitt's Creek

The friendly mayor has been designed like a versatile character who could switch between many gears; he could be an agony aunt one moment, a saucy gossip the next and he never took himself that seriously which helped his character develop easily. But Roland has no sense of boundaries, he often overstays his welcome and also lacks a sense of timing.

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He does have quite a bit of pride and associates his sense of self with his role as the mayor which makes him even less self-aware; he's not a good listener either but one of his best traits is his ability to find common ground with people he shares many differences with.

Patrick Brewer: Reliable But Somewhat Boring

Patrick Brewer at his desk on Schitt's Creek

Schitt's Creek's Patrick may be a great ally and advisor and on paper, he's an exceptional partner, perfect for someone like David who clearly wants stability. But David is adventurous, ambitious, quirky and prone to dream big, and the ever-so-consistent Patrick may not be a great choice of husband for him in the long run. They clearly make each other happy, but growth and self-expansion are big parts of any partnership and Patrick comes across as someone who's almost too cautious (or even conservative) to be with a risk-taker like David. It's clear that Patrick seeks newness, loves re-inventing himself and is constantly looking to move forward; Patrick on the other hand values prudence and is simply too safe.

Jocelyn Schitt: Compassionate But Passive-Aggressive

Jocelyn smiles in Schitt's Creek

Jocelyn is possible the most well-adjusted character on the show, she's friendly, compassionate and is constantly looking for the good in others. But she does resort to certain passive-aggressive means to express her disappointment; it's not a flaw exactly and sometimes she does manage to communicate her angst quite effectively.

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But if Jocelyn was more assertive and more transparent about her emotions, she'd probably have an easier time getting her dues. She responds well to motivation and also offers that to others, but she often puts others before herself which doesn't always serve her well.

Twyla Sands: Friendly But Almost A Doormat

Twyla smiling in Cafe Tropical in Schitt's Creek

Twyla could use some self-love, she's independent, kind, and extremely likeable. But she does need to be more in touch with her own needs, be it socially or emotionally. She's clearly not confrontational, and even goes to great lengths to make people feel welcome, but she's almost too selfless. The fact that Twyla hides her millions is one of the most astonishing secrets on Schitt's Creek; hiding her own lifestyle just to make a new family more comfortable is an extreme measure, and Twyla may be emotionally intelligent, but she definitely needs to be a little more self-serving.

Stevie Budd: Extremely Self-Aware But Aloof

Stevie stands and looks down in Schitt's Creek

The funniest thing about Stevie is that she knows exactly how she can come across as standoffish, icy or aloof; for the most part, she seems to be okay with it because she's selective about who she lets into her life. However, there have been moments when she could have used a friend or a confidante and fails to reach out to people who care about her.

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Her need to put on a brave front has harmed her more than she understands; she's very aware of how she's perceived by others but is quick to think people won't be there for her. It doesn't help that she usually hides her feelings or her anger, unlike David who shares Stevie's cynicism but is more direct when dealing with others.

Alexis Rose: Capable Of Tremendous Growth But Shallow

Alexis and Ted work in Rose Apothecary for the day on Schitt's Creek

Alexis has had perhaps the most fulfilling arc on the show; despite doing so much work on herself and realizing that materialism only gets you so far, Alexis doesn't exactly stop being shallow. It's not a flaw, since no one on the show could swear off their superficiality entirely, but Alexis' motives seem misplaced. She moves towards a career as a publicist that would allow her to be in constant touch with the world of showbiz, which is also a sphere that had kept her away from her real self-worth. So, there's quite a bit of duality around whether she really does want a clean slate, but for what it's worth she starts afresh with a much better grasp on who she is.

David Rose: Has A Keen Eye But Too Cynical

Dan Levy as David Rose on Schitt's Creek

David really is gifted despite what his failed career as a gallerist might suggest. He is a taste-maker who can gauge the potential of something before others and what he manages to accomplish with Rose Apothecary is nothing short of astonishing. In his personal life, however, he is quite the opposite because he is quick to jump to the worst conclusions.

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He had been wronged many times before and has experienced heartbreak, but in his social and romantic life, he is reticent to give people a fair chance, and may even come across as somewhat snooty.

Moira Rose: Strong-Willed But Out Of Touch

Moira standing in motel room in Schitt's Creek

Moira is a champion of self-love, she refuses to let go of her individuality simply because she loses her money. In many ways her determination is empowering, it speaks to audiences about perseverance and identity, a big reason why younger viewers connected so well with Moira. She's strong-willed, ambitious but quite self-obsessed, so much so that she can't seem to connect with anyone unless she has reason to. Moira has no desire to be relatable, it's almost a coping mechanism for her, it helps her stand out in a podunk town, but there are aspects of the ridiculous to this approach, especially since it gets in her way of making true allies.

Johnny Rose: Persevering But Suffers From Sense Of Boundaries

Johnny Rose in a gray suit in the motel room

Johnny, much like his daughter Alexis, shows a lot of perseverance and also has a healthy idea of his own privilege. This makes him likeable because throughout the course of the show he makes honest efforts to help people around, to understand their lives, Johnny's sense of ambition is also pretty balanced and realistic. But he's not the most efficient communicator, which also makes it hard for him to understand people's personal or spatial boundaries unless they're spelt out. A good example would be the lice episode where he breaks into people's rooms; he wants to help them but his approach is clearly wonky. When he changed Alexis' economics paper or gifted Stevie a bag of makeup it proved that despite having good intentions he can have trouble respecting others' boundaries.

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