Schitts Creek
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From the beginning, showrunner Dan Levy has made it clear thathomophobia has no place in Schitts Creek.
It is easily the best episode of the season.
This episode is a precious little nugget of television and we should treasure it always.
Surprise parties go against everything David believes in, yet here we are.
Unfortunately, the biggest surprise turns out to be on David himself.
As an added gift, David secretly invited Patricks parents Marcy and Clint to the party.
They were only aware of the business relationship.
Theyre so upset they simply retreat to their rooms.
And you know how much Johnny hates running.
What, do they just think Im his business partner?
Um, yeah, Johnny and Stevie respond.
Thats definitely what they think.
David has to navigate a tough conversation.
It takes a little prodding, but Patrick eventually admits the truth.
Hes clearly guilt-ridden, but also hes scared.
Hes close with his parents and has a small sliver of fear about this changing things.
He also thinks the conversation is one to have in person.
Davids nothing but supportive coming out is a personal thing and Patrick should do it when hes ready.
But, like, also, hes throwing him a surprise party and his parents are here.
Theres really no easy way to say that, best to rip the Band-Aid off, you know?
David Rose, you freaking angel person.
Patricks no slouch either.
He doesnt want to pretend he and David are anything but together.
I owe it to us to tell them, he says causing a collective swoon.
Hes going to tell them at the party.
David has to do some more damage control.
Season-one David would never be able to handle this.
Season-five David does so with aplomb.
But it turns out, he doesnt need to.
Theyre worried they did something wrong to push him away.
Its a wonderful way to turn this storyline on its head.
David gets how that sounds, but the sentiment is lovely.
They want Patrick to be able to come out to his parents on his own terms.
The scene is as heartwarming as youd expect on this show.
(Everyone is!)
Patrick, of course, figures out that his parents already knew, but it doesnt much matter.
No, she hated it.
But the money especially for foot pics is good.
Moira justifies it by explaining that it was in Japan and she did it in full-face Kabuki makeup.
You took me to the Playboy mansion when I was 7, Alexis reminds her.
It ends with a crow-pocalypse in case you were wondering.
A little early for a character assassination.
Davids facial reaction to that sentence is perfection.
So tonight there will be a surprise and there will be tears, even if theyre just my own.
