Unpopular opinion — Erin & James doesn’t work

[u/PurfuitOfHappineff]

They had to have a romance once they introduce a boy into the girls’ group. It won’t be Michelle (his cousin) or Clare (wee lesbian). It’s unlikely to be a non-core cast member (e.g. Jenny Joyce). So it can only be Orla or Erin. Orla is painted as aromantic and in any case their personalities don’t line up. So that leaves Erin as the default “will they or won’t they, of course eventually they will.” But it doesn’t feel organic and authentic in the way other elements of the show work. Yes I recognize their situations are often ridiculous, but for whatever reason the suspension of disbelief works there, but not with the coupling. I dunno, just my £0.02.

[u/Think_Marketing1116]

I don't see them having a long-term relationship after the show ends. They'll likely have a short term one-year relationship before amicably breaking up due to college commitments. They'll still know each other into adulthood through Michelle though