This Is Us Season 1, Episode 17 "What Now?" Posted by Shannon After saying farewell to William last week, the penultimate episode of the season is full of complex themes. The Pearson clan has spent their recent days pondering legacy, blame, and … [Read more...]
“He was the one that could steady you when the world felt like it was spinning.” – This Is Us Recap – Jack Pearson’s Son
This Is Us Season 1, Episode 15 "Jack Pearson's Son" Posted by Shannon One of the most remarkable things about This Is Us is its ability to speak on a topic before really expanding on the details that brought its characters to that point. This … [Read more...]
“They’re make or break, these moments.” – This Is Us Recap – I Call Marriage
This Is Us Season 1, Episode 14 "I Call Marriage" Posted by Shannon The Valentine’s Day episode is still to come, but this week’s episode took the opportunity to focus in on love. What does it mean to love, in its many contexts and forms? … [Read more...]
“Why are you here?” – This Is Us Recap – Three Sentences
This Is Us Season 1, Episode 13 "Three Sentences" Posted by Shannon The Pearsons are all about family traditions; be it big holidays or tiny annual celebrations, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to see just how much comfort the family takes in … [Read more...]
“Nothing bad happens on Christmas Eve.” – This Is Us Recap – Last Christmas
This Is Us Season 1, Episode 10 "Last Christmas" Posted by Shannon For the first full episode this season, the whole Pearson crew is on the east coast. And it is SO good to have everyone together. But before we can get the whole family under … [Read more...]
“The pieces are moving faster now.” – This Is Us Recap – Pilgrim Rick
source: thisisusedits.tumblr.comThis Is Us Season 1, Episode 8 "Pilgrim Rick" Posted by Shannon Family dynamics are unique and strange and phenomenally individualized, so it’s no wonder that every annual celebratory gathering (holiday or … [Read more...]
“Back in the basement.” – This Is Us Recap – The Best Washing Machine in the Whole World
This Is Us Season 1, Episode 7 "The Best Washing Machine in the Whole World" Posted by Shannon Spending your adult life in New York comes with a set of special skills. I can identify storage space in otherwise unnoticeable nooks, I can kill … [Read more...]
“I need you to talk me down.” – This Is Us Recap – The Game Plan
This Is Us Season 1, Episode 5 "The Game Plan" Posted by Shannon There certainly are some massive themes rolling around this week’s episode. In both timelines, women had the opportunity to gorgeously articulate their feelings on motherhood and … [Read more...]
“I believe in good people.” – This Is Us Recap – Kyle
This Is Us Season 1, Episode 3 "Kyle" Posted by Shannon While there was no shortage of emotional moments or surprise reveals in this week’s episode, I am thrilled to say that This Is Us has broken the pattern of an earth-shattering twist in its … [Read more...]