However, by the time the finale rolls around, the weight of the characters is no longer the point. It becomes about two people trying to merge their complicated lives.
Unlike shows that string up a few "L" train signs, Mike & Molly feels like Chicago. The characters drink Malört (mentioned in passing), live in a modest bungalow, and talk about the Cubs with genuine religious fervor. The blue-collar grit of the police precinct contrasts beautifully with the chaotic warmth of the Flynn household. Mike Molly - Season 1