It was great to be back with our Pearsons, was it not? In many ways, this was a difficult episode, but honestly, in light of all the turbulence and darkness in our culture, the dark and sad tone of this episode fit the current mood. So we now know that the whole ovulation kit thing was a … [Read more...]
This is Us Season 5, Episode 4 RECAP: We Now Know How Randall Finds Out About His (Spoiler)
We know some things now, a couple of juicy revelations which will have to last us a while. Even though we are just at Episode 4, not 9, our show is going on a hiatus until January 5! WHAT? Well, it will be 2021, so I say bless it. It's time to turn the page on this year, even in "Us" world. At least … [Read more...]
This is Us Season 5, Episode 3 RECAP: Who Is The Mysterious Lady in All the Pictures?
2020: Ooh ... I do love a mysterious new character, don't you? Of course, I am talking about that darling little Vietnamese girl, Lin, and her grandpa, catching and cooking fish. Who are they? Somehow, they have a connection to Randall, and specifically, a close biological relative of his! 1993: … [Read more...]
This is Us 4, Episode 8: Those Disturbing Clues About Rebecca’s Condition
Last week I was traveling and couldn't write my recap, but sweetness! That last episode with Malik and Deja was simply lovely. Lovely, and also a bit fraught with tension between the two mothers, Malik's mom and Mama Beth. I liked where they landed as far as a solution, that the little lovebirds … [Read more...]
This is Us Season 4, Episode 6 RECAP: Not Sure How I Feel About That Kevin-Cassidy Plot Twist
Is it hot in here? Or is it just KATOBY Ka-POW-ing all over my TV screen? Whew! Well, that was quite a zesty little show, honing in on nearly all the characters and their sexy times. First, we watched a montage of Kate and Toby, beginning with the first time they engaged in connubial goings-on in … [Read more...]