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 5/7 RECAP: Kevin Races Against Time to be “There” for Madison and the Babies
After three long weeks of unavoidable delays (during which Kevin Pearson's fate hung in the balance), our beloved show came back with a bang. Like, a real bang. Last we knew, Kevin's driver's license was shown outside a car that had clearly crashed and was probably about to explode. Since we have … [Read more...]
This Is Us RECAP, Season 5/6: We Now Know Why Randall’s Birth Mother Never Contacted Him–WHAT?
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 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...]