This Is Us. Season 3

[Anonymous]

Had a thought that I haven't seen explored on here. They mentioned that Jack could have gotten out of going to Vietnam because of a heart issue but the dr wrote a note or whatever that he was ok. He ultimately died because the damage to his lungs from the fire caused his heart to give out. Will they ever make more of his heart issues? Or are they just planting that because his personality was so "full of heart" - ironic because in actually he had a bad heart?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Had a thought that I haven't seen explored on here. They mentioned that Jack could have gotten out of going to Vietnam because of a heart issue but the dr wrote a note or whatever that he was ok. He ultimately died because the damage to his lungs from the fire caused his heart to give out. Will they ever make more of his heart issues? Or are they just planting that because his personality was so "full of heart" - ironic because in actually he had a bad heart?

Well, that’s an interesting comment. I wonder if we will see a Vietnam flashback that includes Jack inhaling smoke or bomb debris or something.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Had a thought that I haven't seen explored on here. They mentioned that Jack could have gotten out of going to Vietnam because of a heart issue but the dr wrote a note or whatever that he was ok. He ultimately died because the damage to his lungs from the fire caused his heart to give out. Will they ever make more of his heart issues? Or are they just planting that because his personality was so "full of heart" - ironic because in actually he had a bad heart?

I assumed that was the case - we found out through that doctor visit episode that Jack had a congenitally weak heart and it explains why it couldn't hold up after the fire. And I'm guessing Rebecca, or anyone, ever knew about that condition.

[Anonymous]

I shed tears in the last scene when Jack breaks down as Rebecca "bec" sings her song. Ugh, so moving and cathartic! His encounter with the moped driver (Bao) was also eye opening... crazy he was collecting cans for explosives.

What a crazy time, I feel so sheltered.

last thing, I enjoy seeing the luxe life Kevin has... fancy, plush car service in Vietnam, amazing hotels, constantly bringing his GF little thoughtful gifts. Adult Kevin is an amazing actor. It's funny how he relates to his fan "yep, it's me."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I shed tears in the last scene when Jack breaks down as Rebecca "bec" sings her song. Ugh, so moving and cathartic! His encounter with the moped driver (Bao) was also eye opening... crazy he was collecting cans for explosives.

What a crazy time, I feel so sheltered.

last thing, I enjoy seeing the luxe life Kevin has... fancy, plush car service in Vietnam, amazing hotels, constantly bringing his GF little thoughtful gifts. Adult Kevin is an amazing actor. It's funny how he relates to his fan "yep, it's me."

Kevin has become the most likable character on the show, which is saying something given all the ways someone in his position could be insufferable.

I also want more Miguel. He’s been so great and interesting in the bits we’ve seen of him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only time my Dad really spoke about Vietnam was when we were at Udvar Hazy and my Dad walked up to a Huey helicopter on display. His face changed, and you could see him going back in time. He proceeded to tell us where he sat (he was a gunner), the other men with him, and the smell of death. I will never forget it.

Nuts! My dad flew those and lost his tail gunner one of his worst memories of Vietnam which gave him nightmares for year. We had a chance to visit an *actual* huey he flew (identified through the tail number). I'm commenting on this late, but as a PP mentioned, feel it necessary to watch the Ken Burns documentary. Bear witness. TIU has such a great way of reminding us of history, and making it palpable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I shed tears in the last scene when Jack breaks down as Rebecca "bec" sings her song. Ugh, so moving and cathartic! His encounter with the moped driver (Bao) was also eye opening... crazy he was collecting cans for explosives.

What a crazy time, I feel so sheltered.

last thing, I enjoy seeing the luxe life Kevin has... fancy, plush car service in Vietnam, amazing hotels, constantly bringing his GF little thoughtful gifts. Adult Kevin is an amazing actor. It's funny how he relates to his fan "yep, it's me."

Kevin has become the most likable character on the show, which is saying something given all the ways someone in his position could be insufferable.

I also want more Miguel. He’s been so great and interesting in the bits we’ve seen of him.

yes! Bringing them a piano, letting Kevin sleep off the drinks after prom, fixing the fridge... and telling Jack he'd always take care of them. I can't imagine how torn Rebecca must have been going into that relationship.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I shed tears in the last scene when Jack breaks down as Rebecca "bec" sings her song. Ugh, so moving and cathartic! His encounter with the moped driver (Bao) was also eye opening... crazy he was collecting cans for explosives.

What a crazy time, I feel so sheltered.

last thing, I enjoy seeing the luxe life Kevin has... fancy, plush car service in Vietnam, amazing hotels, constantly bringing his GF little thoughtful gifts. Adult Kevin is an amazing actor. It's funny how he relates to his fan "yep, it's me."

Kevin has become the most likable character on the show, which is saying something given all the ways someone in his position could be insufferable.

I also want more Miguel. He’s been so great and interesting in the bits we’ve seen of him.

yes! Bringing them a piano, letting Kevin sleep off the drinks after prom, fixing the fridge... and telling Jack he'd always take care of them. I can't imagine how torn Rebecca must have been going into that relationship.

I have a hard time seeing how Rebecca fell in love with Jack. It had to be his good looks and dish washing skills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I shed tears in the last scene when Jack breaks down as Rebecca "bec" sings her song. Ugh, so moving and cathartic! His encounter with the moped driver (Bao) was also eye opening... crazy he was collecting cans for explosives.

What a crazy time, I feel so sheltered.

last thing, I enjoy seeing the luxe life Kevin has... fancy, plush car service in Vietnam, amazing hotels, constantly bringing his GF little thoughtful gifts. Adult Kevin is an amazing actor. It's funny how he relates to his fan "yep, it's me."

Kevin has become the most likable character on the show, which is saying something given all the ways someone in his position could be insufferable.

I also want more Miguel. He’s been so great and interesting in the bits we’ve seen of him.

yes! Bringing them a piano, letting Kevin sleep off the drinks after prom, fixing the fridge... and telling Jack he'd always take care of them. I can't imagine how torn Rebecca must have been going into that relationship.

I loved the story he told about how kids treated him in school, when he first came from Puerto Rico.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I liked this episode a lot. The scene in the bathroom with Kevin and Zoe was really good. I loved how she told him that she IS strong. She’s interesting and I look forward to more about her. Darn, and her outfit and hair in Vietnam were so adorable!

Also liked the Bec/Jack road trip. Mandy Moore has such a glow. I find myself feeling sadder and sadder about Jack’s death this season as they fill in their dating backstory.

I really loved this episode. I think TIU is at its best when it is showing how day-to-day life shapes people and their relationships. Even in the most awful time, and as messed up as he was, Nicky visibly let Jack in. Zoe is the best - not pathetic but strong and realistic. Rebecca taking the sting of the "Pittsburgh good" and turning it into resolve to move her relationship forward with Jack. It was a quiet episode in that way.

Agree completely. Pages and pages ago, reacting to the house fire episode, I wrote how I was most moved by watching Jack quietly cleaning up the kitchen after their Super Bowl celebration. Those little moments of caretaking are so much more powerful than the “super dad” stunts, which can feel manipulative.

Totally agree.
-DP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I shed tears in the last scene when Jack breaks down as Rebecca "bec" sings her song. Ugh, so moving and cathartic! His encounter with the moped driver (Bao) was also eye opening... crazy he was collecting cans for explosives.

What a crazy time, I feel so sheltered.

last thing, I enjoy seeing the luxe life Kevin has... fancy, plush car service in Vietnam, amazing hotels, constantly bringing his GF little thoughtful gifts. Adult Kevin is an amazing actor. It's funny how he relates to his fan "yep, it's me."

+1
My 14 yr. old daughter, who has never seen this show, watched that episode with me and was holding back tears in the scene with Rebecca singing and Jack crying - and she didn't know anything about the characters beyond the one episode. So telling that he mentioned to her before that he had never, ever cried - and finally he was able to.

I love Kevin! I've always thought he is one of the best parts of this show.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I shed tears in the last scene when Jack breaks down as Rebecca "bec" sings her song. Ugh, so moving and cathartic! His encounter with the moped driver (Bao) was also eye opening... crazy he was collecting cans for explosives.

What a crazy time, I feel so sheltered.

last thing, I enjoy seeing the luxe life Kevin has... fancy, plush car service in Vietnam, amazing hotels, constantly bringing his GF little thoughtful gifts. Adult Kevin is an amazing actor. It's funny how he relates to his fan "yep, it's me."

+1
My 14 yo daughter, who had never previously watched the show, watched that episode with me and was holding back tears during the scene in which Rebecca is singing and Jack finally cries. She didn't know anything about the characters beyond that one episode, but it was just so touching.

And I love Kevin! I've said from the beginning he's one of the best things about the show. He can be so, so funny and in the same moment, so very poignant and heartbreaking.

[Anonymous]

Sorry about the double posts! ^^

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OMG, if Kate's weight is all you all can think about in this show, maybe you should step away from the TV and eat your carrot sticks.

I still love the fluidity of the story lines woven back and forth in time, and it worked particularly well in last night's episode.

In the preview for next week, was there a mention of Miguel's kids? Have we seen them before?

Plus 1 to all of this, and I really loved this episode.

[Anonymous]

Is TIU on tomorrow night? I hope so!