Oh boy, I needed those tissues I predicted last week, and I'm sure you needed yours too. This is one of my favorite episodes, ever, because it told the story of a huge breakthrough for Randall. Plus, Hai at any age--such a gentle, winsome, wise soul. It was also wonderful to see Beth and Randall … [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 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 RECAP: Randall’s Terror Mounts; Will Beth Drag Him to Therapy?
Of course, after a stressful week of biting our nails over Randall's terrifying encounter with a knife-wielding man, we have to wait just a bit more before we see what happens. Back in 1983, it's the Big Three's first night in big boy beds, and a big girl bed and Jack Pearson is ready for it. … [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...]