Marshall Character Analysis in It Ends with Us

Marshall is the husband of Allysa, father of Rylee, and brother-in-law to Lily and Ryle. Marshall started as Ryle’s friend in high school, but he eventually won over Allysa’s affection with his carefree, goofy, and positive persona. As an adult, Marshall became unexpectedly wealthy after selling a phone app to a technology company. Marshall’s easygoing personality continues to complement Allysa’s emphatic, particular nature, especially when the couple struggles with fertility issues. Lily appreciates these same characteristics after joining the family. When Marshall finds out about Ryle’s abusive behavior, he protects Lily as she and Ryle work through the process of separating and ending their marriage.

Marshall Character Timeline in It Ends with Us

The timeline below shows where the character Marshall appears in It Ends with Us. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...up falling off a stack of crates and twisting her ankle. Allysa calls her husband, Marshall, to ask him to bring ice. Marshall is drunk, so Allysa asks to speak to... (full context)

Lily sees Marshall first and is surprised to find he is wearing a onesie. Allysa explains that a... (full context)

Ryle crouches down to look at Lily’s injured ankle. Allysa and Marshall leave the room to find a container for the ice. As Ryle examines Lily’s foot,... (full context)

...again. He tells her that he still wants to have sex with her. Allysa and Marshall walk in then, overhearing Ryle’s comment. Allysa is horrified by her brother’s behavior, especially since... (full context)

...for the next week. Lily is worried because she has so much work to do. Marshall and Allysa leave to go get waters for everyone after Lily promises not to fire... (full context)

Allysa and Marshall come back, and Lily tells them everything is fine— she’ll just need to keep weight... (full context)

...be her boyfriend to make Ryle jealous. Allysa lets them in, dragging them to where Marshall and Ryle are standing. Devin introduces himself as Lily’s partner, but no one is convinced... (full context)

Devin joins them in the kitchen to let Allysa know that Marshall is looking for her. After she leaves, Devin tells Lily that he met Ryle. When... (full context)

One day at the floral shop, Lily asks Allysa if she and Marshall donate to charity. Allysa responds that they do, and Lily’s affection for Allysa grows. Lily... (full context)

...hit the business is already. He helps them clean up after their busy day. After, Marshall arrives with onesies for all of them so they can get free beer at the... (full context)

At the bar, Marshall keeps trying to get Allysa to order a beer, but she won’t. Eventually, she announces... (full context)

Ryle reminds them that when he walked in on Marshall and Allysa kissing, they had locked him out of the room. He had been so... (full context)

...her mother that she needs to help Ryle study. She also explains that they’re taking Marshall and Allysa out for dinner the following night, so she’ll call back after. Lily’s mom... (full context)

The next day, Lily meets Ryle, Allysa, and Marshall at Bib’s. Allysa immediately notices Lily’s eye; Ryle told her that Lily had slipped on... (full context)

While Lily is in the shower getting ready for dinner with Allysa and Marshall, she hears a loud crashing noise. As she gets out of the shower, she hears... (full context)

...and Ryle reminds her that he makes plenty of money as neurosurgeon. Soon, Allysa and Marshall come downstairs to celebrate, and the four of them eat Chinese food while planning how... (full context)

Later, Marshall comes out to the hospital waiting room where Lily and Ryle are sitting to tell... (full context)

...the hospital getting stitches after banging her head at the shop. Allysa offers to have Marshall join her since Ryle is gone. Lily realizes that Ryle told Allysa he was leaving... (full context)

...comes over every evening. Allysa admits she really misses getting out of the house, and Marshall can take over caring for Rylee now and then. They laugh. Since Ryle left, Lily... (full context)

...to the subway in Cambridge, and Lily responds that he has. Allysa hands Rylee to Marshall and drags Lily into her bedroom. Allysa explains that there is no subway in Cambridge.... (full context)

...sees herself in the mirror, Lily realizes that she really can’t hide her bump anymore. Marshall walks in, and Allysa swears him to secrecy. He promises not to tell anyone. Together,... (full context)

...to see what he will do. Ryle can tell she’s afraid, so he points to Marshall, who is sitting on the couch. Ryle explains that he asked Marshall to be there... (full context)

As Ryle and Lily head toward the bedroom for privacy, Ryle asks Marshall to come if he hears any yelling. Lily tries to imagine what it must feel... (full context)

...to dinner, promising that Ryle won’t be there. Lily agrees. After they eat, Lily asks Marshall and Allysa questions about raising Rylee. She knows she’ll need to learn more before the... (full context)

Marshall gives Rylee a bottle while Lily and Allysa talk. Lily is shocked at how many... (full context)

Lily’s baby shower happens three months later. After it is over, Marshall helps her carry all her presents down to the apartment. While they are cleaning up,... (full context)

...together. Now she lives walking distance from both work and the building where Ryle, Allysa, Marshall, and Rylee still live. She is happy that she is able to spend so much... (full context)