This is us..

[anniemae]

I was wondering why Randall never really inquired about his birth mother. Had he asked about her before? When William dies, she dies with her. I don't think anyone else will be able to give Randall any info on her, what she was like, what their relationship was like, any photos of her, relatives of hers that Randall may want to contact etc.

 

[erin1715]

This episode bored me. Maybe because I can't relate to really anything that has happened to any of these characters.I haven't suffered much loss in my life, which I am thankful for. However, I feel like this show tries too hard too soon. I haven't really developed an attachment to any of the characters yet so when super dramatic stuff happens, I just don't care.

Or maybe I just have a heart of stone. I don't know. I cry at plenty of other shows and movies. Heck, I cry at Disney fireworks. This show just hasn't triggered the waterworks yet. Something about it is coming across as forced and insincere.

I am on the west coast and had really high hopes for this episode after seeing some Facebook posts about how "amazing" it was. Just didn't do it for me.

I have the same exact thoughts - being bored and unmoved. I don't know what it is because I enjoy the show but I'm just not emotionally invested in these characters yet. I have cried at other shows, like Parenthood which gets compared to this show, but not one tear so far with This Is Us. The only character that I'm getting a connection to is Jack. I love him and we will see how I feel when they show his death.

But yeah I feel like this show is rushing us into things too fast. But maybe it's just you and I, DLgal, lol.

 

[Pacolovestacos]

I was wondering why Randall never really inquired about his birth mother. Had he asked about her before? When William dies, she dies with her. I don't think anyone else will be able to give Randall any info on her, what she was like, what their relationship was like, any photos of her, relatives of hers that Randall may want to contact etc.

Rebecca might

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

A backstory that never included Jesse, interestingly enough.

I wondered about that, too. Most of the backstory was prior to when he would have met Jesse, but I thought that the relationship would have at least been touched upon.

Maybe that will come later - maybe Randall will get that from Jesse himself. With the way the show jumps, I think there could be a lot more of William's story to learn.

 

[anniemae]

Rebecca might

I don't think Rebecca would have any info on Randalls birthmother. She basically contacted William once during that awkward encounter at his apartment, then cut him off with the letter telling him she wanted him out of their lives.

 

[mdb78]

I love the show, but haven't cried yet this season. Last night's episode did get me a little teary eyed, so I'm getting there...

 

[lilkimmyk]

I was a little bored with this episode until the last 15 minutes or so. Then omg

 

[QueenIsabella]

I don't think we've seen the last of Jesse--maybe he shows up at the party celebrating William's life? He might be able to tell Randall more about that part of William's life.

 

[Shellsbutt]

I have the same exact thoughts - being bored and unmoved. I don't know what it is because I enjoy the show but I'm just not emotionally invested in these characters yet. I have cried at other shows, like Parenthood which gets compared to this show, but not one tear so far with This Is Us. The only character that I'm getting a connection to is Jack. I love him and we will see how I feel when they show his death.

But yeah I feel like this show is rushing us into things too fast. But maybe it's just you and I, DLgal, lol.

No, you guys aren't the only ones. Count me in too. I haven't watched the episode yet but pretty sure I won't cry either. I told my husband I had given up on the series because of how forced it seems. I hate when they bring up "share this moment" on the screen during emotional scenes. I don't like being told how to react I guess. Maybe I'm just too cynical for this show.

 

[kimblebee]

I don't know. With the way this story time hops all over the place, I think we could still see scenes of William "at home" with Randall, Beth and the kids. It could show us interactions that William had with Randall, or that Randall witnessed with Beth and the girls, that Randall remembers as he continues throughout his life.

I didn't cry. I think all points of this story pointed to it being William's farewell episode, so I was prepared for it, I think. It was sad though. Poor Randall.

No, you guys aren't the only ones. Count me in too. I haven't watched the episode yet but pretty sure I won't cry either. I told my husband I had given up on the series because of how forced it seems. I hate when they bring up "share this moment" on the screen during emotional scenes. I don't like being told how to react I guess. Maybe I'm just too cynical for this show.

What's the share this moment? I don't see anything like that when I'm watching the show.

 

[Squirlz]

What's the share this moment? I don't see anything like that when I'm watching the show.

That's what I was going to say. Where are they seeing that?

 

[bethbuchall]

That's what I was going to say. Where are they seeing that?

I haven't noticed it either. I do tend to be able to ignore things on the screen, though, so I'll look for it next time.

 

[Shellsbutt]

Oh, it's there. On my NBC station, it pops up on the bottom of the screen and says Share this Moment. #This Is Us. I guess it's a twitter thing but it annoys the heck out of me. I just checked the latest episode and it shows up around 23 minutes into the show. It's like they're shaking you and saying "Hey Pay attention because this is an important scene!" It's just a pet peeve of mine and I usually can block out the pop ups when I'm watching a show because there are so many of them now. Someone tells me to do something and I immediately not want to do whatever it is to be contrary!

 

[xjillianpaige]

Last night's episode chewed me up and spit me out. My mom and I were ugly crying. Absolute wrecks.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Read a letter from the creator today who said this is not the end of William's story. That even though his character is beloved, it would be unnatural to have to kept him alive given stage 4 cancer. But that the way the story is written, it still allows for a lot more William.

 

[sksjasams]

I think we were meant to feel like William sent them to Randall to finish that one last bit of plans for the trip.

Exactly! And I think Randall realized William sent him the ducks, and that's what prompted him to roll down his windows.

 

[Squirlz]

Oh, it's there. On my NBC station, it pops up on the bottom of the screen and says Share this Moment. #This Is Us. I guess it's a twitter thing but it annoys the heck out of me. I just checked the latest episode and it shows up around 23 minutes into the show. It's like they're shaking you and saying "Hey Pay attention because this is an important scene!" It's just a pet peeve of mine and I usually can block out the pop ups when I'm watching a show because there are so many of them now. Someone tells me to do something and I immediately not want to do whatever it is to be contrary!

Oh right. That's not the show, that's stuff the network or local channel stick in around the edges. I don't even see it anymore.

 

[Cinderella94]

Maybe it's because I watched Parenthood first and fell in love with those characters so much that I'm having a hard time getting invested in these. I had heard all of the comparisons to Parenthood and perhaps my expectations were too high/not fair. This is a good show and I do really enjoy watching, but I could watch the Parenthood characters for the rest of their lives and still be invested. Not feeling that here. Maybe it needs more time.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Maybe it's because I watched Parenthood first and fell in love with those characters so much that I'm having a hard time getting invested in these. I had heard all of the comparisons to Parenthood and perhaps my expectations were too high/not fair. This is a good show and I do really enjoy watching, but I could watch the Parenthood characters for the rest of their lives and still be invested. Not feeling that here. Maybe it needs more time.

I have compared it to Parenthood, but for me it's not so much the characters as much as the quality. And the good, bad and ugly - and real - portrayal of family life. Parenthood actually got off to a very slow start for me and I think I even skipped an entire season when it was on. I ended up catching up on it one summer and fell in love. And it remains my all time favorite show. So maybe it will be that way for this show for you. I'm not invested in all the characters in the show quite yet, but many I am - most especially Randall, Beth and William.

 

[Mizzoufan]

This show hit me hard. I lost almost my dad almost to the day 4 years ago. I loved how the stopped at Jack resting spot and William thanked Jack for doing the job he couldn't do. I loved at how the end Randall was holding William face like that Jack did Randall so many times earlier. I loved the ducks. I loved William told Randall turn the Radio up and don't make the bed. I love this show.