This Is Us
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I'm really enjoying this show. Beautiful story telling so far. Love the intertwining of past and present.
The surprise in the 3rd episode wasn't as big as the other 2, but this show is on my must watch with attention list (vs watching but not paying attention the whole time.)
The surprise in the 3rd episode wasn't as big as the other 2, but this show is on my must watch with attention list (vs watching but not paying attention the whole time.)
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I watched 3 first episodes. Kinda a bit too melodramatic for me, but I liked it for some reason. Probably, because it's well made and a has a slightly ironic humor and wit in most dialogues. So far looks promising, I'm gonna watch episode 4, 5 and 6 tonight.
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Does anyone know what Kate's job is? She was working for Toby's ex-wife, but they never show her on the job. Also, is the overweight daughter of Toby's ex-wife Toby's daughter? Did Toby ever find out Kate is working for his ex-wife?
I doubt Kate is a trust fund baby, but it sure seems like it. It's obvious that Randall works, and the other brother probably has some money from the "Manny" series.
I'm also upset about a second love interest for Kate. Toby's been through enough!
I doubt Kate is a trust fund baby, but it sure seems like it. It's obvious that Randall works, and the other brother probably has some money from the "Manny" series.
I'm also upset about a second love interest for Kate. Toby's been through enough!
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Kate was Kevin's personal assistant before he left LA. He 'fired' her so that she would concentrate on her own life. She didn't keep the job with Toby's ex after he explained how upsetting it was to him. The overweight girl is not Toby's daughter - she was the daughter of the woman that hired Kate to be her PA. Not clear what's up now as far as Kate's job situation. She left LA for Thanksgiving/Christmas.
I suspect that Randall has been investing for Kate and Kevin and succeeding. In one episode, Kevin did say something about Randall's investments giving him enough money to produce Olivia's play. So that could explain why Kate and Kevin are living well without having to work all the time.
Toby's not perfect IMHO, but the new guy is just obnoxious in a bad way.
I like Kevin's wife Sophie, but didnt' she sign the fat note at the pool, too - or was that Sophia?
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I thought the woman with the heavy daughter and Toby's ex were the same person.
Not sure about Sophie/Sophia.
Last night's show had about 31 minutes of programming, with the rest of it commercials. The success has gone to their heads!
Kind of upset they might be having Randall get sick when he's about to lose a dad, for the second time. Heavy handed! Just like when Toby had the heart attack at Christmas!
Not sure about Sophie/Sophia.
Last night's show had about 31 minutes of programming, with the rest of it commercials. The success has gone to their heads!
Kind of upset they might be having Randall get sick when he's about to lose a dad, for the second time. Heavy handed! Just like when Toby had the heart attack at Christmas!
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I suspect that Randall's going through something stress related. His wife told William that he had a bout with hysterical blindness years ago. Between the stress of every day life, denying the state of William's health and job pressures, he's under a lot of stress. SO, it wouldn't be surprising that the tremors are a result of stress.
I just re-watched the Pool episode, and the note was signed by Vicky, Samantha and Sofie.
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Randall's one of my favorite characters on the show. I had forgotten about the hysterical blindness.
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Great episode - 1st one that made me cry multiple times.
1st when Miguel spoke to Kevin about Jack.
When Randall froze during his meeting.
.. and of course when Kevin ran to Randall after feeling uneasy about their conversation and comforting his brother!
1st when Miguel spoke to Kevin about Jack.
When Randall froze during his meeting.
.. and of course when Kevin ran to Randall after feeling uneasy about their conversation and comforting his brother!
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It's a beautiful show. I LOVE that TV is starting to show POSITIVE adoption stories. "Flaws" and all.
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It does fill a void in the family drama category of TV shows, i.e. Parenthood, thirtysomething. I am skeptical about the plans to draw out the reveal about Jack's death, and am fairly sure I can guess how he dies.
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Randall was crying like a baby. That was hard to take.
Of course, at some point he probably would have seen a therapist for his anxiety?
Of course, at some point he probably would have seen a therapist for his anxiety?
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Probably....in this week's episode, he was getting approval from his doctor to take the road trip. A lot of people with anxiety issues praised the episode for realistlcally portraying it.
The Memphis episode was beautiful and I bawled when William passed away. The intertwining of Randall's experiences with his 2 fathers was so well done.
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