This Is Us — Page 2

One thing that I am confused about, though - When did a full network season become only 18 episodes?

Interesting to note that although Milo & Mandy aren't together, she's still wearing his necklace.

ps - back in the 60s viewing options were very limited. It's an entirely different video landscape these days.

You still have year-round original series in Daytime. But the model in Primetime has changed as our options have grown faster than we can track.

Hopefully we see Segal again (although she apparently was only a guest star).

Thank you for starting this thread, I hadn't heard of the show. So watched the first two episodes based on comments on this thread and totally love it. Very well done and engaging.

I loved it as well. A wonderful concept. I do think however (and I could care less) think it will not be a ratings blockbuster.....just cause family type dramas no matter how well done tend to sit in the middle of the ratings chart....And it was no surprise that Ken Olin was directing.....

I'm waiting for it to be a few episodes in before I watch. Heard nothing but great things about it. And I miss my Jess from Gilmore Girls.

I didnt think the 2nd episode was as good either...not bad enough to say good bye, I'll give it another chance.

I've watched the first three episodes and Im on the fence. It's a quality show, but much of the dialogue feels inauthentic-not like how real people would speak. It's elevated in a way that takes me out of the scenes. I can't put my finger on it. The show works best during montages with music. They have gotten down the visual aspect and it is very moving.

I think the most grounded and moving story is the African American family. It is the most human, drawn out and the best acted.

I agree with those who are critical of how the show has written the overweight characters. They are completely focused on their weight and either comment or joke about it every episode. Kate's boyfriend, who started out as a breath of fresh air has quickly gotten cloying and annoying. He's very one note and way too earnest. If I were Kate I'd be completely irritated.

As far as the actor. Completely not interested. No idea how they are setting him up, but I have no idea who he is and no empathy.

I think Milo and Mandy are great, but they aren't given much to do.

I'm also not a fan of the current trend of wanting to put a reveal in every episode. This seems to be a newer thing, possibly because viewers are so fickle and impatient now. They don't give shows time to build slowly. I'd prefer more character development and realisitic dialogue than provocative twists.

I do enjoy the show but I find it a little unrealistic for a family drama.

I'm really liking it. I think the concurrent timelines device is original and fascinating. The heavyset characters don't both me as they do some. They met in a support group for heavy people so it makes sense that, at this point, that's the common ground they share. Hopefully their relationship will develop past that as she becomes more comfortable in her own skin and he doesn't have to push so hard to win her over. We're only three episodes in so I'll give everyone, including Fogelman, a chance to get their feet on the ground.

Randall's idea of a romantic night out is hamburgers in bed, House Hunters on TV, and Florence Foster Jenkins on pay per view. Gotta love him.

I really don't like the idea that Jack is dead. I know we will continue to see the character prior to his death but given he is the most likeable character I wish he was still alive.