Ew, David! — Schitt’s Creek’s Disappointing Take on Polyamory
Why so awkward?
When Schitt’s Creek aired in 2015, I watched every episode. I loved its humor and portrayal of queer relationships. However, in 2015 I wasn’t in an open relationship yet. This may be the reason episode 2 of season 3, titled “The Throuple” aired without my noticing.
Last week, I rewatched this particular episode, as Hulu suggested. Knowing my algorithm and the fact polyamory is trending in the media, Hulu delivered the bait. “The Throuple,” I thought, “Season three? How do I not remember this?”
Now, before I deliver a disappointing review on the show’s handling of polyamory, know that Schitt’s Creek is fabulous entertainment. Even if its take on polyamory is disheartening, Schitt’s Creek has a great cast of characters, stories, jokes, and pacing that keep audiences hooked. The series concludes with a wedding, so it shouldn’t be surprising that it shuns multiamory.
Still, considering Schitt’s Creek’s advocacy of queer relationships, it’s disappointing to be the one queer shunned by the show; the beer drinker.
Wine vs Beer
In the first season of Schitt’s Creek we become familiar with the Rose family and their problems.
