Last week brought a couple of medium explosions--Randall finding out about Malik's baby, and the fact that Kevin and Sophie got married at age 18. This week was calmer, but I still felt like the writers were setting us up for some SERIOUS future drama. Anyone else scared spitless by teen Kate's … [Read more...]
This is Us RECAP Season 4, Episode 4: Holy Guacamole–Those Two Bombshells!
Romance? Check. Humor? In spades, thank you notes to Marriott Rewards Member Randall Pearson! There was just so much to smile at in this episode, from Kevin's Manny charm to teen Randall's heart-melting feelings for Beth. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed such an effervescent, feel-good … [Read more...]
This Is Us Season 4, Episode 3 RECAP–Kate is Shocked at Toby’s New Body
Oh my gosh--the acting this week was stellar. I loved the performances by Uncle Nicky (Griffin Dunne), Justin Hartley's Kevin, Chrissy Metz's Kate and even the tween Pearsons were blue-ribbon worthy. Of course, ace actors must have a magnetic story to play, and our favorites did. What else is … [Read more...]
This is Us RECAP–Season 4, 2: Even Pearson Parents Get Ditched at the Pool
Oh, the wistfulness of this episode! As the mother of three--21, 18, and 14--I experienced a little shot to the heart with each one of Rebecca--and Jack's--flashbacks to when their kids were little. Though this episode lacked the kapow! of the season premiere, I loved easing back into the lives … [Read more...]
This is Us Season 4, Episode 1 RECAP: Sweet Sassy Molassey–That Twist at the End!
Yeah, my jaw is still hanging on the floor after THAT twist at the end of This Is Us's Season 4 premiere. I kept thinking, What is going on? We don't know these people! And also, This. Better. Be. Good. Well, it was good, wasn't it? After a six month hiatus of our beloved show, we were dying to … [Read more...]