S3
E11
E11
Grad Night
Patrick Brewer is introduced when he helps David with the business paperwork for Rose Apothecary.
Patrick Brewer
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Character Arc
Patrick Brewer arrives in Schitt's Creek in Season 3 as a mild-mannered business consultant who helps David Rose file the incorporation papers for Rose Apothecary. What begins as a professional relationship quickly evolves into one of the most celebrated love stories in television history — a romance that is groundbreaking not because it is dramatic or tragic, but because it is joyful, healthy, and allowed to simply be.
Patrick is the steady, dependable counterpart to David's anxiety and chaos. Where David catastrophizes, Patrick problem-solves. Where David doubts himself, Patrick believes in him unconditionally. Their dynamic works because it is rooted in mutual respect and genuine affection rather than manufactured conflict.
Patrick's own journey of self-discovery is handled with remarkable sensitivity. Having previously been in a long-term relationship with a woman, Patrick comes to understand his sexuality through his connection with David. His coming-out scene with his parents in Season 5 is one of the most moving moments in the series — not because of rejection, but because of immediate, unconditional acceptance.
Patrick's serenade of Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" to David at an open mic night became one of the show's most iconic scenes and a cultural moment that transcended the series itself. By the finale, Patrick and David's wedding represents everything the show stands for: that love, in all its forms, deserves to be celebrated without qualification.
Key Episodes
S4
E6
E6
Open Mic
Patrick serenades David with "Simply the Best" at an open mic night, becoming one of the show's most iconic moments.
S5
E11
E11
Meet the Parents
Patrick comes out to his parents during a surprise birthday party, in one of the series' most emotionally resonant scenes.
S5
E13
E13
The Premiere
Patrick proposes to David during a hike, surrounded by their closest friends in a touching and intimate moment.
S6
E14
E14
Happy Ending
Patrick and David marry in the series finale, cementing their relationship as one of television's most beloved love stories.
Fan Ecosystem
Videos & Content
Patrick Sings Simply the Best to David
Patrick Comes Out to His Parents
David and Patrick - Wedding
Fan Heat Index Breakdown
Engagement
85
Social Activity
80
Meme Velocity
78
Fan Art Density
76
Fandom Longevity
85
Memorable Quotes
"I've spent most of my life not knowing what right was supposed to feel like, and then I met you."
— Patrick Brewer, Season 5, Episode 11 - Meet the Parents
"You're my Mariah Carey."
— Patrick Brewer, Season 4, Episode 6 - Open Mic
"I like this. I like you."
— Patrick Brewer, Season 4 - various
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Noah Reid's acoustic cover of 'Simply the Best' by Tina Turner became a viral hit after the show aired it.
- Patrick was not introduced until Season 4, making Noah Reid a late addition who became central to the show.
- Noah Reid is also a musician in real life, which was incorporated into Patrick's character serenading David.
Frequently Asked Questions
Noah Reid plays Patrick Brewer in Schitt's Creek. Reid is a Canadian actor and musician whose real singing ability was incorporated into the character, most notably in the beloved "Simply the Best" scene.
Patrick Brewer first appears in Season 3, Episode 11 ("Grad Night") when he assists David with filing business incorporation papers for Rose Apothecary. He becomes a recurring character and eventually a series regular.
Patrick sings Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" to David at an open mic night in Season 4, Episode 6 ("Open Mic"). The acoustic rendition, performed by Noah Reid himself, became one of the show's most iconic moments and Reid subsequently released his own recording of the song.
While not based on a specific true story, Dan Levy has spoken about wanting to depict a coming-out experience that focused on acceptance rather than rejection. Patrick's parents immediately embrace him when he comes out, and the scene has been widely praised for offering a positive representation that many LGBTQ+ viewers found deeply meaningful.