Do Charles and Liza end up together in Younger? Details explored 

Younger series finale shows Charles and Liza
Younger series finale shows Charles and Liza's breakup (Image via YouTube/TV Land)

Did Charles and Liza end up together with a happy ending? Fans of Younger were excited to watch the final episode to see what happened. The answer? No, Charles and Liza eventually break up and decide to go their separate ways.

The show, created by Darren Star, ends with Liza focusing on her independence, her new role as editor-in-chief, and a meaningful moment at a bar with Josh that leaves their future unclear.

Let’s take a closer look at why they broke up, how the characters grew, and what this ending for Younger means to fans.


Why did Charles and Liza break up after their heartfelt talk in bed on Younger?

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The final episode of Younger sets up an honest and emotional moment between Charles and Liza. While lying in bed, Liza opens up and says,

“We’re not going to make it, are we?”

Charles really loves Liza, but he knows that her past lies have made it hard for them to trust each other, which is causing problems in their relationship.

Darren Star, the person who created the show, mentioned in interviews that he wanted Liza to deal with the results of her lies, and this idea is shown in many parts of the series. However, some fans didn’t like this because they felt it didn’t match Charles’ character, especially since he had forgiven Liza before for lying about her age and they had worked things out in the past.

A Reddit user named RealiteaJunkie said,

“Charles—a man who withheld and misled Liza himself—wouldn’t end things so abruptly without a deeper conversation.”

Even though fans were upset, the show presents their breakup as a grown-up choice to focus on improving themselves.


Charles’ reinvention and Liza’s career triumphs

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Charles leaving is a big change. After spending his life working at Empirical, he decides to follow his love for writing, which represents a new beginning, similar to how Liza started her journey at the beginning of the show.

Sutton Foster, who plays Liza on Younger, told Variety,

“Charles is now having his reinvention moment; he’s almost Liza in Season 1, starting off on his journey as an author.”

At the same time, Liza’s rise to becoming editor-in-chief shows how successful she has become in her career. Her promotion brings forward the main idea of Younger: reinventing yourself both personally and professionally.

As fans look back on how she changed from a 40-something pretending to be a younger assistant to a confident leader in the publishing world, the unclear romantic ending of the finale puts the focus on her independence.

Fans on Reddit pointed out the inspiring message behind Liza’s ending, with one user saying,

“Team Liza can see her on her own with no man and a career (thanks to Charles) that she loves and can move forward in whichever direction she wants to go.”

The bar scene on Younger symbolizes Liza and Josh’s undefined future

In a way that reminds us of the first episode, the final scene shows Liza and Josh meeting again at a bar. Josh says, “I’ve been here all along,” which gives a little hope for their relationship but doesn’t make it clear what will happen next. This moment lets viewers decide what might happen, which fits with the show’s idea of exploring love and self-discovery without giving clear answers.

Younger fans have mixed feelings about this ending. Some loved the way it brought back memories of Josh’s importance in Liza’s life, while others were frustrated because they wanted a clearer ending.

Darren Star, the creator, said he purposely didn’t want to give a typical romantic ending. He told Variety that he wanted to keep things open:

“The finale felt true to Liza’s character. She ends with agency over her life and career, not tied to any man.”

The ending might have left some fans wanting a more definite answer about the love story, but its emphasis on Liza’s self-discovery and finding her strength struck a chord with many.

Whether you rooted for Charles, Josh, or just Liza herself, the show’s impact comes from its thoughtful look at starting over.


You can watch Younger again on Paramount+ or Hulu.

Edited by Tanisha Aggarwal
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