Editor’s Notice: The next incorporates spoilers for Season 5 of Candy Magnolias.

As Candy Magnolias explores the lives of three shut mates as they assist one another via life and work to enhance their close-knit neighborhood, the Netflix sequence doesn’t draw back from complicated dynamics. The present has explored Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) changing into mates together with her ex-husband’s affair accomplice, Noreen (Jamie Lynn Spears), Dana Sue’s (Brooke Elliott) troublesome relationship together with her sister-in-law Kathy (Wynn Everett), and the Townsend youngsters adjusting to Cal (Justin Bruening) as their stepfather simply as their father dies. These moments present a few of the most attention-grabbing and heartfelt storylines within the sequence and present the drama of a small city the place everybody appears to know one another. But, as Candy Magnolias brings completely different folks collectively, one relationship has been just a bit too bizarre for consolation.

All through the sequence, Noreen develops a friendship with Isaac (Chris Medlin), and on the floor, it’s candy. These two ought to make the right mates, particularly as each really feel like outsiders within the small city of Serenity and are in want of help, however the secret of Isaac’s organic father makes their relationship barely uncomfortable. Invoice Townsend (Chris Klein), the daddy of Noreen’s child, can also be Isacc’s organic father, so regardless of Isaac and Noreen being shut in age, their rising shut was awkward. There was at all times the risk that it was greater than friendship between them, particularly after they began dwelling collectively. Luckily, Season 4 resolved that problem by revealing that Isaac is homosexual, and the sequence is best for it.

‘Candy Magnolias’ Created an Odd Dynamic with Isaac and Noreen

Whereas Candy Magnolias by no means made Isaac and Noreen’s relationship something however platonic, the specter of a relationship between them was at all times there. The 2 characters begin off in drastically completely different storylines, with Isaac working at Sullivan’s and in search of his organic mother and father and Noreen caught up within the fallout of her affair with Invoice. But, they got here collectively when Noreen wanted a spot to reside and Isaac wanted a roommate. Since Season 2, Isaac and Noreen have been there for one another, with Isaac supporting her after the delivery of her daughter. As they reside collectively and consistently drop all the things to assist one another, the potential was at all times there, and simply the thought of it’s awkward due to their connection.

Noreen is a part of the story due to her relationship with Invoice, and Isaac finally discovers that Invoice is the organic father he got here to Serenity to search out, so any romantic relationship between Isaac and Noreen can be uncomfortable. Isaac does not know his connection to Invoice till after they’re shut mates, which helps make the state of affairs comprehensible, however the truth that he continues to cover the reality from Noreen makes it worse. There isn’t any purpose for her to react poorly. Although she hates Invoice, she has no problem together with her daughter and even Invoice’s different youngsters, and Isaac will not be actively pursuing a relationship together with his father. Whereas it is cheap that Isaac was not prepared for the city to know the reality, hiding it from Noreen, his pal, roommate, and mom of his organic half-sister, for no logical purpose, was getting actually suspicious. Season 4 ended that secret, however extra importantly, put to relaxation any lingering thought of a romance plot for them by giving Isaac a distinct love curiosity in Michael (Kyle Findley). Whereas the present did not set up Isaac’s sexuality earlier than Season 4, it was the right approach to finish any doubts about him and Noreen.

Isaac and Micheal Have a Candy Relationship in ‘Candy Magnolias’ Season 4

As a result of Isaac is on the town to find his organic household, his love life hasn’t gotten a lot focus. Nevertheless, particularly now that the reality is out and he can overtly get to know his half-siblings, Isaac will get a brand new storyline, which is a welcomed change. Season 4 confirms there may be nothing greater than friendship between Isaac and Noreen by revealing that Isaac is homosexual and introducing a brand new cute and tacky romance in addition. Isaac’s love curiosity, Michael, involves Serenity when Emergency Providers sends him to evaluate the harm of the storm that hit the city. Nevertheless, the pair shortly acknowledged one another from school, the place they had been consistently competing and by no means noticed eye to eye. Their dialog proves that each have grown since then. After reconnecting, they begin a flirtation that culminates within the pair starting a relationship within the finale.

Their storyline is healthful and permits Isaac to attach with Kyle (Logan Allen), his half-brother, who helps him interpret Michael’s complicated texts. It additionally delivers tacky scenes, like Micheal displaying up at Sulivan’s with a take-out downside as a result of Isaac has not taken him out or the spontaneous dancing on the Christmas pageant. The couple has a variety of potential as a result of it’s arrange as such a singular dynamic. Each are conscious that they should work on themselves, however they’re keen to take action collectively.

Future Seasons of ‘Candy Magnolias’ Want Budding Relationships

Isaac and Michael’s relationship comes on the excellent time for the sequence. Candy Magnolias has targeted on a number of {couples}, and whereas they aren’t going away, its different examples have moved on to a brand new section of their relationship. Maddie and Cal are married and, most lately, the sequence’ longest will-the-won’t-they relationship, Helen (Heather Headley) and Erik (Dion Johnstone) obtained engaged. With these relationships maturing, there’s a hole. Sure, Ty (Carson Rowland) and Annie (Anneliese Decide) lately began courting. However with Ty touring together with his band and Annie heading to school, they’re drifting away from Serenity. Plus, on account of their youth, there may be solely to this point their relationship can go proper now.

However Isaac and Michael are completely different. Positive, they’ve lots to determine, however that may solely present the present with extra storylines across the budding relationship. Not one of the others have confronted the identical challenges as Isaac and Michael are certain to (beginning with the truth that Michael doesn’t reside in Serenity), which can supply one thing a bit completely different for the longer term seasons. Although there isn’t a official affirmation of a brand new season, the finale left a number of inquiries to be answered, justifying a return.

Candy Magnolias is streaming on Netflix within the U.S.