This Is Us -- Season 2

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Comments on other sites have been speculating that the house fire is caused by some of the electrical problems we saw last night, and that the main culprit may be the washing machine, which has always been balky in this show. Interesting ideas!

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I still think Mandy Moore is doing fantastic with the role of Rebecca. She is such a believable actress!

Agreed, I mean she is playing a mother opposite people her own age in half of the role and its pretty damn believable.

Agreed. Moore is actually nearly a decade younger than Brown and Hartley in real life, and 4 years younger than Metz.

We like her in This is Us, but since our kids are of a certain age, Moore will always be Rapunzel to us!

Huh?? MM is 33, JH is 40, CH is 37 and SB is 41 so the ages aren't that far off.

Right. Nearly a decade for some of them.

Yes, you're right ...

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Anonymous wrote:Comments on other sites have been speculating that the house fire is caused by some of the electrical problems we saw last night, and that the main culprit may be the washing machine, which has always been balky in this show. Interesting ideas!

ooh interesting, I like this theory.

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I thought the Kevin episode was fantastic. I think that actor is really good. Yes, definitely resorted to a monologue, but I think it was necessary for the storytelling -- you couldn't write an episode where he says that to another character, because a huge part of his problem is that he can't talk about any of this to anyone. I loved how the doctor followed him out of the reception, and you thought she was a kind person who would maybe break through to him, but no -- she just wanted to hook up with him, and I think she was he was in a moment of weakness and she might have a chance. Shows how almost nobody cares what's beneath the exterior with Kevin, and how that makes him feel.

I am not a crier, but I did tear up at the end when he is begging that doctor for his necklace back. And you think about how devastating it would be to have your dreams crushed (football) and then just a few months later lose your dad, and in particular how hard that would be after you spent 6-12 months being a total jerk to him because you can't handle his weakness (being an alcoholic). And how much you'd give anything to do it over again.

It was heartbreaking when he was finally ready to confess everything to Randall -- and then Kate's tragedy upending his, and the light at the end of the tunnel went out.

Love this show and the characters. Are there moments when they're self absorbed, whiny, or annoying? Sure. Just like real people.

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Agree with PP. It made me see Kevin and hi situation in a completely different light. I even called my dad after the episode!

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as someone who has been on here saying I was starting to be over this show, i have to say, i have really enjoyed the last 2 episodes. Hoping it keeps up.

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I hope Kevin got the necklace back!

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Anonymous wrote:I thought the Kevin episode was fantastic. I think that actor is really good. Yes, definitely resorted to a monologue, but I think it was necessary for the storytelling -- you couldn't write an episode where he says that to another character, because a huge part of his problem is that he can't talk about any of this to anyone. I loved how the doctor followed him out of the reception, and you thought she was a kind person who would maybe break through to him, but no -- she just wanted to hook up with him, and I think she was he was in a moment of weakness and she might have a chance. Shows how almost nobody cares what's beneath the exterior with Kevin, and how that makes him feel.

I am not a crier, but I did tear up at the end when he is begging that doctor for his necklace back. And you think about how devastating it would be to have your dreams crushed (football) and then just a few months later lose your dad, and in particular how hard that would be after you spent 6-12 months being a total jerk to him because you can't handle his weakness (being an alcoholic). And how much you'd give anything to do it over again.

It was heartbreaking when he was finally ready to confess everything to Randall -- and then Kate's tragedy upending his, and the light at the end of the tunnel went out.

Love this show and the characters. Are there moments when they're self absorbed, whiny, or annoying? Sure. Just like real people.

Agree!

My theory: (not a spoiler, just a guess)

He lost the necklace on the football field. The coach, who said during his speech that HE KNEW HIS DAD (dramatic pause) will find it and recognize it.
(Maybe the coach got close to the Jack during the football season? Or after Kevin's injury? or perhaps from AA???)
He'll recognize the necklace and get in touch with Kevin and help him with his addiction.
(Fingers crossed!!)

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Anonymous wrote:I thought the Kevin episode was fantastic. I think that actor is really good. Yes, definitely resorted to a monologue, but I think it was necessary for the storytelling -- you couldn't write an episode where he says that to another character, because a huge part of his problem is that he can't talk about any of this to anyone. I loved how the doctor followed him out of the reception, and you thought she was a kind person who would maybe break through to him, but no -- she just wanted to hook up with him, and I think she was he was in a moment of weakness and she might have a chance. Shows how almost nobody cares what's beneath the exterior with Kevin, and how that makes him feel.

I am not a crier, but I did tear up at the end when he is begging that doctor for his necklace back. And you think about how devastating it would be to have your dreams crushed (football) and then just a few months later lose your dad, and in particular how hard that would be after you spent 6-12 months being a total jerk to him because you can't handle his weakness (being an alcoholic). And how much you'd give anything to do it over again.

It was heartbreaking when he was finally ready to confess everything to Randall -- and then Kate's tragedy upending his, and the light at the end of the tunnel went out.

Love this show and the characters. Are there moments when they're self absorbed, whiny, or annoying? Sure. Just like real people.

Agree!

My theory: (not a spoiler, just a guess)

He lost the necklace on the football field. The coach, who said during his speech that HE KNEW HIS DAD (dramatic pause) will find it and recognize it.
(Maybe the coach got close to the Jack during the football season? Or after Kevin's injury? or perhaps from AA???)
He'll recognize the necklace and get in touch with Kevin and help him with his addiction.
(Fingers crossed!!)

TBH I kind of hope that the necklace is gone. its more raw and real as a story if not everything wraps up OK- in fact the whole episode was about Kevin always getting a break and things handed to him even when his behavior is wrong and shitty- if it magically finds its way back to him, its kind of BS

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Anonymous wrote:

My theory: (not a spoiler, just a guess)

He lost the necklace on the football field. The coach, who said during his speech that HE KNEW HIS DAD (dramatic pause) will find it and recognize it.
(Maybe the coach got close to the Jack during the football season? Or after Kevin's injury? or perhaps from AA???)
He'll recognize the necklace and get in touch with Kevin and help him with his addiction.
(Fingers crossed!!)

The Hallmark Channel called. They want their plotline back.

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Anonymous wrote:Comments on other sites have been speculating that the house fire is caused by some of the electrical problems we saw last night, and that the main culprit may be the washing machine, which has always been balky in this show. Interesting ideas!

ooh interesting, I like this theory.

I thought the same thing when I saw the electrical issues in that episode. Glad to know I'm not the only one!

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Anonymous wrote:LOVED tonight. The show is back. Next week will be interesting to see more of why Kate sees the world as she does. I was super worried that Kevon would sleep with that young girl. I am so glad they did not go in that direction. Think he ever gets the necklace back?

when they went to a commercial me and hubby were both like surely they are not going down that road w/all that's going on w/Roy Moore these days.

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Anonymous wrote:Comments on other sites have been speculating that the house fire is caused by some of the electrical problems we saw last night, and that the main culprit may be the washing machine, which has always been balky in this show. Interesting ideas!

ooh interesting, I like this theory.

I thought the same thing when I saw the electrical issues in that episode. Glad to know I'm not the only one!

Don't forget all the candles too!

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What's up with the stainless steel fridge in the kitchen during the high school flashbacks?

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Anonymous wrote:Really? I hated last night's episode. Talk about lazy story telling - let's just have Kevin have a drunk monologue where he tells the audience everything he is angsty about it.

No way.
Until that point that’s what I was thinking. Whiny Kevin making dumb decisions. But as it moved towards the field scene. ..you start to see how ppl have objectified him since high school. He gave a terrible speech and still had cheers and fans. The field was him explaining the context of all his success and failure. It’s constant ups and downs. The ups are great but then he feels pressure. He doesn’t deserve good opportunities, but they land in his lap, each one bigger and better. He’s sabotaging it each time because he knows he’s done nothing to deserve it.

+1
I think he should win an Emmy for that episode. He was so believable as an addict who's just spiraling out of control and hitting rock bottom. And the kid who plays the younger Kevin is *excellent.* He was such an arrogant asshole, but then we see this wonderful scene with him and Jack in the hospital after Kevin's accident. That just tore my heart out. His vulnerability came out. His mannerisms, way of talking, etc. are exactly like the older Kevin. Remarkable casting. Same with Kate.

I thought it was well done when we think he's going to sleep with the high schooler, and then winds up in bed with the other woman. Phew. And it was heartbreaking when he was begging her to return his dad's necklace.