This Is Us Season 6, Episode 18"Us" Posted by Shannon Here we are, fam. The series finale. A tricky business on the whole, but they tend to have a higher success rate when both the creators and the fans have known for quite some time when … [Read more...]
“I’m waiting for someone.” – This Is Us Recap – The Train
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 17"The Train" Posted by Shannon I have spent the last week preparing for the series finale of This Is Us. I’ve revisited old recaps, highlighting favorites on twitter. I’ve thought about the music selections (often … [Read more...]
“There is a house built out of stone.” – This Is Us Recap – Family Meeting
This Is Us, Season 6, Episode 16"Family Meeting" Posted by Shannon Like any self respecting moviegoer, I’ve got a lot of thoughts and feelings about the Nicole Kidman AMC “heartbreak feels good in a place like this” commercial. Stick with … [Read more...]
“I don’t know. But it’s a good question. Ask me again later.” – This Is Us Recap – Miguel
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 15"Miguel" Posted by Shannon Miguel Rivas has been a stalwart for six seasons of This Is Us. He’s always been there, in every timeline, supporting and cheering the Pearsons on. And yet, it took all six seasons for us … [Read more...]
“I wanna fall in love with the man you’ve become.” – This Is Us Recap – The Night Before the Wedding
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 14"The Night Before the Wedding"Posted by Shannon This is why I swore off predictions. And this should have been an easy one! But right up until it became completely undeniable, I still did not think Kevin and … [Read more...]
“I can see where it’s all headed now. And it’s all headed there so fast.” – This Is Us recap – Day of the Wedding
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 13"Day of the Wedding" Posted by Shannon On this, the 101st episode of This Is Us, with only four episodes left until the series finale, it finally hit me that the show is going to end. And to be honest, it really got … [Read more...]
“You’re both here.” – This Is Us Recap – Katoby
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 12"Katoby" Posted by Shannon “Katoby” marks the 100th episode of This Is Us. First, let’s acknowledge that no such milestone would ever pass on this show without complete and total intent, and then let’s sit with … [Read more...]
“The way it’s always been.” – This Is Us Recap – Saturday in the Park
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 11"Saturday in the Park"Posted by Shannon This post has been sponsored by Anthony, who is one of our wonderful Patreon supporters! If you’re interested in helping us keep the site up and receiving this and other … [Read more...]
“For my biggest fan, from hers.” – This Is Us Recap – Every Version of You
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 10"Every Version of You" Posted by Shannon I gotta say, I was nervous going into this one. The first two installments of our final Big Three trilogy were so strong, so all-inclusive, and the trailer for this one was … [Read more...]
“I guess Old Toby’s like my Tyler Durden.” – This Is Us Recap – The Hill
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 9"The Hill" Posted by Shannon We have been through the wringer with Kate Pearson. There have been writing ups and downs, there have been half-baked plots, there was that whole era where she was maybe a personal … [Read more...]
“I am off to live my best and most fearless life for Mom. Whatever that is.” – This Is Us Recap – The Guitar Man
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 8"The Guitar Man" Posted by Shannon Let it never be said that This Is Us is structurally subtle. In preparing this week, I realized that this current and final Big Three trilogy has now formed its OWN trilogy as the … [Read more...]
“Lovely people. Cried a lot. Dramatic as hell Thanksgivings.” – This Is Us Recap – Taboo
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 7"Taboo" Posted by Shannon It’s the end of an era, folks. More than anything else, more than the early-season surprise endings, more than the time shifts and flash forwards and surprise character reveals, This Is Us … [Read more...]
“I can and I will.” – This Is Us Recap – Our Little Island Girl: Part Two
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 6"Our Little Island Girl: Part Two" Posted by Shannon I hate to admit it, but it’s very possible this is the last Beth Pearson-centric episode we’ll see on This Is Us. There’s a real sense of closure to her arc; … [Read more...]
“The Worst Case Scenario game needs to be retired.” – This Is Us Recap – Heart and Soul
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 5"Heart and Soul"Posted by Shannon Here’s the thing about serious personal growth: it’s all fits and starts. It’s not that people can’t change, or can’t evolve, or can’t push themselves. We can and we do, every day. … [Read more...]
“To Our Marilyn.” – This Is Us Recap – Don’t Let Me Keep You
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 4"Don't Let Me Keep You" Posted by Shannon This post has been sponsored by Andy, who is one of our wonderful Patreon supporters! If you’re interested in helping us keep the site up and receiving this and other … [Read more...]
“Until a day is over, there’s always a chance you’ll remember it for something else.” – This Is Us Recap – Four Fathers
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 3"Four Fathers" Posted by Shannon This post has been sponsored by Samantha, who is one of our wonderful Patreon supporters! If you’re interested in helping us keep the site up and receiving this and other benefits, … [Read more...]
“There’s nothing like young love.” – This Is Us Recap – One Giant Leap
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 2"One Giant Leap" Posted by Shannon This post has been sponsored by Janet, who is one of our wonderful Patreon supporters! If you’re interested in helping us keep the site up and receiving this and other benefits, … [Read more...]
“If the world stopped for the bad stuff, then everything would be dark.” – This Is Us Recap – “The Challenger”
This Is Us Season 6, Episode 1"The Challenger" Posted by Shannon This post has been sponsored by Clinton, who is one of our wonderful Patreon supporters! If you’re interested in helping us keep the site up and receiving this and other benefits, … [Read more...]