'This Is Us' discussion

[ClassyMrsA]

Ok. I lied. Just finished the last episode.

Lots of us watch this so here's a place to talk about it!

Spoilers abound. Be warned.

[ClassyMrsA]

waitwhat I know what you mean. I was watching and then was like, "I've watched 6 episodes? What?" Didn't feel like 10. But I knew episode numbers since I started a few days ago.

I don't think Toby will die. I think he'll be in a coma or something like that. Definitely just beeping at the end. Still, Kate will be a wreck.

Also love Randall. I think his character is what really hooked me. Kate clearly has serious serious issues and needs to be in therapy, but I don't dislike her. Kevin isn't as interesting to me, but again I like him fine. But Randall...he's deep and interesting. The show feels like it's really about him and his parents. And because I like him (and Beth) so much, I really like the show. Kwim?

And ok. Rebecca...I do dislike her. Especially the last few episodes. She just seems so selfish to me. And the way she talked to Kate about her weight and eating...ugh. Like, I know I am not a perfect parent and I'm going to do shitty things because I'm a human. But I just can't get over her. She's not a bad mom necessarily, but I just don't like her actions. Oh and how did she end up with Jack's best friend?

I really loved the rooftop scene. And you can see the switch flip for both of them.

The last 2 things. Agree. Love the dr a ton. I'm not into having a male obgyn, but can he be mine?? And William being gay or bi...weird. But, I can see how they would want it to just slip in there. Like, yeah people are gay and sometimes they have kids and a lot of the time you'd never guess.

Also, I really love Jack. I'm scared to find out how he died. In the episode with the cabin and Randall tripping, he keeps hearing clicking that's not explained. And then he sees his mom flipping out by herself. Is that related? It makes me nervous.

[ClassyMrsA]

I feel like maybe the clicking is significant because it's what led him outside where he "found" his father and again when Jack disappeared to another location. Although, if it's significant, maybe Randall would have reacted more to it instead of just being like, "what's that sound" and investigating.

I am 100% sure Rebecca and Jack's friend are married. He's grandpa to Randall's daughters, they live together, and Kevin lets him be Pilgrim Rick which seems significant.

[kleigh]

Soooo....

Love Dr. K - I feel like he reeled me in the first episode with his poignant speech to Jack after the triplet passed. OMG never ending tears. I am so glad he pulled through.

To that point, they kept saying "nothing bad ever happens on Xmas eve" and we learn that Dr. K pulled through and that Randall's coworker also walked away - so I think Toby will make it (and I agree there was just beeping at the end - no flatlining - so they left that completely open) based on the "nothing bad ever happens on Xmas eve" mantra.

Also, I love Toby. Kate needs Toby.

Re Jack, I am so so so sad that Jack seemingly has passed - I don't even remember the "clicking" during the cabin but I had screaming babies that episode. I do think th scene of Rebecca going nuts was meant to portray her trying to keep all the darkness out/keep everything together/protect the family. I want to like Rebecca but I can't agree with some of her choices, let me not even mention her ending up wth Miguel because... he's not Jack. And he's jacks friend. And it makes me question if there was some indiscretions there.

Also what was up wth Randall finding toys on the roof at the cabin - did I miss something or is this setting up a later episode where we find out something more happened at the cabin, was he playing up there when something went wrong? Or did he used to go up there to play with his dad. I don't know, I just thought that was weird.

Kevin- love him. I like that there's this "Hollywood" character who is so "normal" and struggling jut like the rest of us to find peace with himself and love.

[ClassyMrsA]

kleigh I had the same thought re Miguel and Rebecca. In one of the earlier episodes I remember Miguel telling Jack how great Rebecca is. That plus knowing they end up married or whatever makes me very suspicious.

The toys on the roof make me think that something must have happened to Jack suddenly and before they were all grown up. In the hallucination, Jack is talking to Randall about the gutters and the toys on the roof. The fact that the gutters need to be fixed and the toys are still on the roof suggest to me that those were things Jack took care of hence why Randall says he's fixing it for his dad. Did you get the impression that they hadn't been to the cabin since they were teenagers? That's what I came away with.

I kind of feel bad for Kevin. He's actually a good guy, cares about his work, and just wants to be taken seriously. But all people see is "The Manny."

[goldenlove3]

I'm reading everyone's posts but haven't been able to write down my thoughts on the show yet. Overall I LOVE Jack and I'm sad that he's gone in the current time. I feel really bad for Kate and hope she will be happy eventually. Hopefully they give her another story line soon. Speaking of.. Toby needs to survive! I love him and Kate together. I really like that actor too. He was on The Knick if anyone saw that show. There's definitely something about Rebecca that rubs me the wrong way. Probably the way she kept William away from Randall. And I think Randall is my favorite. It's such a complex character and so interesting.

I think I'm going to rewatch the season next time I'm home.

[goldenlove3]

This episode made me love Jack even more!

[tjanca22]

Jan 11, 2017 13:11:32 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

This episode made me love Jack even more!

Agreed; Jack is the best!

[sophiegrace]

Can we just know that Jack dies and not have to see it happen in an episode. There is no time in the near or distant future when I'll be emotionally prepared for that.

Also, I think things went too well for Kate and Toby. I have a bad feeling.

[ClassyMrsA]

Yeah... it was way too smooth with Toby's heart stuff. It's a drama. But I'm glad he was ok.

I need to go back and re-watch the part where Kevin tells Olivia that he's going to stay with Sloan because it's the "right thing to do." I could see it being him actually saying he was staying with Sloan because he feels like he should not because he wants so, but also as a way to let her down easy? I don't know. I'll admit Lillian had just woken up from her nap at that point.

And yes. Jack is awesome. I don't want to see him die either.

[tjanca22]

waitwhat, yes, I saw there will be a seasons 2 & 3!! I don't know anyone who doesn't like the show, so it's not really surprising, but I'm still excited!

I wonder if they will show the family at different stages in their life besides newborn and 8ish year old triplets in future seasons. I could see them focusing on high school age triplets or even toddler age triplets in future seasons for more character development. Anyway they do it, I'm sure it will make me cry every time!

[goldenlove3]

+1 To again loving Jack even more after this episode. It also made me not like Miguel.. he seems like a jerk. I loved when Jack put those guys in their place.

[ClassyMrsA]

This episode made me tear up more than once. Especially the Dr. K part. He is probably my favorite character right now. And Jack..omg. When he put those guys in their place and said he wanted to freeze time, it gave me all the feels.

Obviously we know that Jack is gone in the present time line and knowing that made this episode harder to watch for me. It also made me think about my DH and how having my babies were the two most important moments of my life. Just really got me today. I need a Starbucks.

[ClassyMrsA]

While I am anxious about all the other characters, I'm glad they did such a sweet tribute episode for William. It was sad, but it was peaceful in a way. I liked that he wanted the girls to remember looking up at him, not down.

[goldenlove3]

Feb 24, 2017 15:02:41 GMT -5 ClassyMrsA said:

While I am anxious about all the other characters, I'm glad they did such a sweet tribute episode for William. It was sad, but it was peaceful in a way. I liked that he wanted the girls to remember looking up at him, not down.

I was totally not expecting that this episode. I've been trying to emotionally prepare for Jack's death so didn't even think about the fact that William would be gone soon too. It was definitely a beautiful episode but full of tears!

[ClassyMrsA]

Feb 24, 2017 15:22:08 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

Feb 24, 2017 15:02:41 GMT -5 ClassyMrsA said:

While I am anxious about all the other characters, I'm glad they did such a sweet tribute episode for William. It was sad, but it was peaceful in a way. I liked that he wanted the girls to remember looking up at him, not down.

I was totally not expecting that this episode. I've been trying to emotionally prepare for Jack's death so didn't even think about the fact that William would be gone soon too. It was definitely a beautiful episode but full of tears!

I had started the episode wondering if we'd be finding out about Jack's death. I was actually a bit perturbed that it was clearly just about William and Randall until I realized what was happening. I figured out that he would be dying this episode about 1/4 of the way in. The focus on just him, the references to his father's death and then his mother's, the fact that none of the other characters were in it. It was a fitting end.

[tjanca22]

I just about died when Randall said he wanted his two granddaughters to remember looking up at him, not down.

So many tears this week, but I thought the episode was a great ending for Randall.

I'm also worried Jack's death isn't going to be as peaceful as Randall's because of it being unexpected. He went back to drinking and that worries me 😢

[sophiegrace]

Nooo

F***!!

Clicked on this before I realized I haven't watched last night's episode.

AVERT YOUR EYES SG, AVERT!!

[ClassyMrsA]

I watched the new episode with lunch. I loved the "fun-eral" too. So sweet. And I loved how William touched to many people. He was a great guy.

Did anyone notice that in the "dream" with Jack and William together that Jack looks like he does in the flashbacks? That freaks me out. I was fixated on his mustache picture from his funeral so was convincing myself that it couldn't be now. I'm worried.

I totally love Kevin and Sophie. I can't decide if I want him to take this break and do the movie or if I want him to turn it down to be with Sophie. I feel like the person you love should want you to pursue your dreams/further your career, but will she be comfortable with that given their history? I don't know. Maybe he tells her he won't take it and she convinces him to? I dunno.

Kate is getting on my nerves a bit. I could do without the Kate/Toby story right now. But I also assume we'll get more details of Jack's death through them.

Still love Randall. Really glad he's decided to quit and slow down his life. Those people were dicks. I hope he finds the right work/life balance for his own happiness.

I still really dislike Rebecca.

[goldenlove3]

I liked watching the scenes of before they met but yea, this was definitely pretty boring for a finale.

I think it's weird that she's so against him drinking but when he mentioned going to meetings, she said he didn't need it or something along those lines. She's annoying. And he still managed to be the best guy in the world even when she kicked him out.