He is particularly blunt when interacting with his sister, Alexis, and best friend, Stevie, although no one is seemingly immune to his remarks. When downplaying his fears, or otherwise expressing himself, David often displays a dry, sarcastic sense of humor and a lack of social grace.
David further suffers from hypochondriasis, this being revealed early in the series when David is convinced he is having a heart attack, only to discover he is suffering from a panic attack. He sometimes downplays or denies these fears in an effort to defy his friends' and family's expectations, but his discomfort is still apparent. David is also highly phobic – fearing bugs, disorganization, germs, nature, and heights. They ultimately become engaged at the end of the series' fifth season, and married at the end of the sixth.ĭavid is introduced as insecure, with a general distaste for other people. The couple continues to grow personally and professionally.
Their relationship hits a brief rough patch when Patrick's previously unknown fiancée comes to town, but David and Patrick eventually reconcile. Despite having a rich dating history before moving to Schitt's Creek, David's courtship with Patrick quickly becomes the longest relationship he has ever had. While launching Rose Apothecary, David meets and begins dating his business partner, Patrick Brewer. David eventually takes a job as a brand manager at a nearby clothing store before opening his own local goods business, Rose Apothecary. He becomes friends with Stevie Budd, the motel clerk who shares his dry sense of humor and general distaste for other people, but generally struggles to connect with others in his new surroundings.
The tight quarters of their new home, the Schitt's Creek Motel, create friction and opportunities for David and his disconnected family as they slowly grow closer.
Introduced as the adult son of Johnny and Moira Rose, David is a former New York City gallerist who curated many avant-garde exhibitions and performance art pieces, but with little direction and a sheltered worldview. But his sarcasm belies a deep knowledge of design and aesthetic, a craftsman’s eye for detail, and an impressive business acumen all of which he must put to use as he strives to find a place for himself in Schitt’s Creek. The self-described black sheep of the family, David tries to cope with his unexpected exile with trademark bitterness.