I had to listen to my body and take a couple of weeks off here from recapping, but this week I am back and raring to go with a GORGEOUS, poignant, and meaningful Uncle Nicky episode. Did you guys love it as much as I did? Griffin Dunne should get an Emmy if there is any justice in this world. … [Read more...]
This Is Us Season 5/8 RECAP: The New Big 3 Are Born–and We Can’t Stop Crying.
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 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 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...]