I can't stop crying, can you? Honestly, that episode had me ugly crying both times I watched it. It felt like a finale, a meaningful and poignant tying up of a major story arc. In the words of my beloved Miss Mary, my 93-year-old "church mother," How you doin' today? As we dry our tears, let's … [Read more...]
This is Us Season 5, Episode 5: We Finally Know So Much More About Randall’s Mother
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 Season 5 Episode 1 Recap: Someone Whom We Thought Was Dead is Alive!
I am pretty sure Season 5's Season Premiere twist blew last year's Season 4 premiere's twist out of the water--that woman is ALIVE! But we will get to who and what and HOW in the HOLLA in a bit. So glad to see my Pearson people again after a way, way too long of a hiatus. I get that Covid pushed … [Read more...]