counting down the days until season seven arrives. The series follows a forty-year-old woman named Liza Miller who is going through a divorce and pretends to be twenty-six in order to find work again.
Liza is caught between two men--a young tattoo artist named Josh, and Liza's distinguished boss, Charles. Charles and Liza wait a long time to try the power of their romance, and Charles reveals his love for Liza in the sweetest ways.
Treats Her Like A Real Person At Work
When Liza first begins working at Empirical's office, Diana Trout gives her little respect, taking Liza's assistant role as an invitation to talk down to her while demanding coffee and giving her other menial tasks. Charles, on the other hand, is respectful to Liza early on, only getting frustrated with her when their personal relationship issues get in the way later. Charles is firm, but kind, and he always makes his employees a top priority.
Allows Her To Kelsey In Millennial Print
Not only does Charles treat Liza like a human being; he also gives her opportunities to further her career under his watch. Charles listens to Liza when she tells him that Kelsey feels undervalued, and Charles responds by giving Kelsey her own imprint.
Once Millennial Print is born, Charles lets Kelsey form a team of anyone she wants, and he is ive of Liza becoming a huge part of Millennial.
Gives Her A Promotion
Millennial is only the beginning of Liza's success at the company. Charles singlehandedly promotes her for her great work at both Empirical and Millennial, even though Liza must continue to be Diana's assistant. This decision on Charles' part gives Liza a better paycheck and a more fulfilling role at work, even though her secret looms large.
Shows A Personal Interest In Her
While some viewers would argue that Charles and Liza's romantic relationship is inappropriate, others watch the show solely because of it. Fans love Charles because he genuinely makes Liza happy. He grows closer to her when she talks about books with him, and against his better judgment, he pursues her after hours. The only roadblock for the lovers, besides Liza's lie, is Josh.
Forgives Her For Lying
Younger thrives on the truth coming out, and it's messy when Charles finds out that Liza isn't really a millennial. The cold shoulder Charles gives Liza is excruciating, but his shock is understandable. Thankfully, Charles softens up and begins to understand why Liza lied about her age. Forgiving her and then accepting her again is not an easy decision for him, but it makes Liza feel whole again.
Gives Real Romance A Try, Against All Odds
Being with Liza is not just a fleeting moment for Charles. The longer they date, the more they fall in love. Viewers love that the show allots time for Liza and Charles to give their attraction an honest chance.
One huge thing Charles and Liza have in common is divorce. Despite having gone through the pain of broken marriages, the couple give their relationship the care it deserves.
Makes Liza Smile
Liza shines from the inside out when she is with Charles. He is a nice guy from day one, but his professional exterior conceals his true feelings. Once Charles and Liza are serious, she starts to melt that outward barrier of his, and he brings out her most beautiful smile.
Merges His Company With Millennial
Younger thrive on workplace drama. Trouble brews when Liza's arch-nemesis, Cheryl Sussman, is ready to expose Liza's relationship with Charles. Cheryl is the publishing enemy who has already blackmailed Liza over her age twice. The two women once worked together, and Liza considers going to work for Cheryl so that she can breathe easy while seeing Charles. Thankfully, Liza does not leave Empirical, but this decision is costly. Charles steps down from his role as publisher to take an adviser position. Empirical officially becomes Millennial thanks to a greedy investor, and Kelsey is publisher while Liza sticks with editing. Charles grows tired of his ive position and starts up a new company with Zane called Mercury. When Mercury steals Millennial's business, the two companies merge thanks to Charles' generosity.
Offers To Take Liza & Caitlin To Scotland
As season six draws to a close, Charles asks Liza if she and Caitlin will spend some time during the summer with him and his daughters in Scotland. He paints the perfect picture of outdoor adventures and Harry Potter readings, and Liza is happy to feel wanted in such a big way.
Tries To Propose To Liza
The season six finale focuses on Diana Trout's wedding, and there's nothing like a wedding ceremony to bring love interests together. Liza bumps into Josh at the bar right after she has sent him a letter saying she doesn't want to see him (as friends) anymore. They smooth things over in a way that leaves Liza questioning everything. Charles swoops in to dance with her and suggests that they might leave the kids at home for the Scotland trip so that it can be a honeymoon. He is formally popping the question when Kelsey interrupts everything--she was about to leave Millennial and decides not to. Liza is clearly reeling from the proposal, so perhaps not all is settled with Josh.