This Is Us -- Season 2

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It’s it obviously, intentionally being drawn out because the show found itself to be a hit and now doesn’t want to kill off a lead character?

But he'll still be there in flashbacks! Get on with it!

This!!!! they don't have to kill him! he was dead from jump! they can still use lessons from his life to relate to the present, they jump around their childhoods in the flashbacks anyway..its not like they are only doing those chronologically1

Maybe this will work for Jack, but I tell ya, I really miss the “fullness” of William since they killed him off. I want more than ghosts and snippets of the past. I want more episodes like “Memphis”!

[Anonymous]

Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia said there is more to the story, regarding how Jack dies. They were responding to questions about why it's being overly drawn out.

things that I think are "more to the story"
The whole Skip baby brother thing. I feel like there's a whole plot line they're waiting to introduce.

I think Jack goes into the house to get the dog out of the fire, which is why Kate thought her Dad dying was her fault.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't love it either. It felt slow and not much happened. I know that each episode can't be a huge blockbuster but it just wasn't all that exciting. Frankly, I'm getting a little annoyed with Randall and all his "big ideas" - fostering a kid, now renovating the house? Dude, you're having a mid life crisis, go see someone.

Is he renovating their house? I thought it was over the top that he wants to buy that building so people can live for free. I'm not clear on how they have so much money if he isn't working. What is Beth's job? It sounds non profit. Beth had a strong personality. When is she going to say no to his ideas?

I got the sense that she's about done.

I loved when she told Randall she needed him to come back from outer space.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here’s my take on teen Kate, who I can understand:

I noticed a while ago and kept meaning to mention that teen Kate isn’t big. A little chubby but not by much.

Well, it turns out, and she admits to Madison as much, that she had lost weight. It didn’t come by being healthy. It came by practically starving herself.

When people reach goals and it’s not achieved by emotionally healthy means (size 7 in her case), the success can feel distorted. She saw herself that gorgeous dress, and still didn’t feel beautiful. In fact, no matter the size, she would feel bad. I’m not saying the way she got there (baby carrots) caused the problem. But theyre both symptoms of another problem:

Body dismorphic disorder.

Yes, it is veey common for people with eating issues to be convinced that they just need to get to X size or weight & then they will finally be happy with themselves. It is horribly upsetting to finally get to the size/weight only to find out that they are still not happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here’s my take on teen Kate, who I can understand:

I noticed a while ago and kept meaning to mention that teen Kate isn’t big. A little chubby but not by much.

Well, it turns out, and she admits to Madison as much, that she had lost weight. It didn’t come by being healthy. It came by practically starving herself.

When people reach goals and it’s not achieved by emotionally healthy means (size 7 in her case), the success can feel distorted. She saw herself that gorgeous dress, and still didn’t feel beautiful. In fact, no matter the size, she would feel bad. I’m not saying the way she got there (baby carrots) caused the problem. But theyre both symptoms of another problem:

Body dismorphic disorder.

Teen Kate had bothered me from the start. Because she was not fat! And that did not fit the story line of her being fat her whole life. Last night explained it, but I still think it was weird they hadn't mentioned this before.

Also 90s Rebecca dresses SO weird. I am the same age as The Big 3 and NONE of my friend's mothers dressed like Rebecca. Especially the stay at home moms. They were MUCH MUCH more dowdy. The 90s was not so glamorous for suburban motherhood fashion. She does not look like a late 40s middle class SAHM in 1997 at all.

She wasn't late forties, I don't think. More like early forties.

She was thirty when the triplets were born so 46-47 in the teen episodes. I think Rebecca dresses a lot like the moms I remember in the late 1980s in Pittsburgh. Her clothing seems typical 1990s casual to me.

It's annoying how they don't even seem to trying to make her look older than she was when she & Jack first met. It's like she doesn't age at all between her late 20s & her late 40s!

[Anonymous]

I loved when she told Randall she needed him to come back from outer space.

Yes and she is right! The show is obviously trying to make sure viewers know that perfect Randall has issues with impulsiveness and tunnel vision. Bringing home his long lost father in season 1 didn't quite drive that home so he quit his job, became a foster dad, wont work again until he finds the perfect job and now wants to buy his father's apartment building.

Glad that Miguel finally mentioned his children for a millisecond! I was hoping they would not go the way of sitcom kids that disappear and are never seen or mentioned again. Miguel seems he11bent on getting Rebecca and Jack's kids to accept him into their family, but what about his children? There is a story there.
We learned his ex re-married and it sounds like to a man with a bit of cash, but we have not yet seen his children, nor do we know the affect of him marrying his best friend's widow. From season 1 we learned his kids are only a few years older than the Pearsons. 3-4 years is a big deal when you are young, but now they are adults do they have any contact with each other? We have seen Thanksgiving and Christmas with the Pearsons. Do Miguel and Rebecca ever spend the holidays with his children? What about their birthdays and special celebrations? Does he have grandchildren other than Randall's children who never knew Jack? I hope we see his children and his ex wife interact with Rebecca and Randall, Kevin and Rebecca and in more than just one very special episode.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:ok so after last night, showing smoke detector with no battery, it's pretty clear that a house fire is what killed jack. Not sure why they keep dragging this out and dropping lame "hints."

Wow, I didn't even notice this! Where was this part?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Last night's episode was terrible!

Really? I liked it. There were a lot of funny moments, which I appreciated, and I like the Kate/Madison storyline. Plus, any episode without Toby is a good episode.

+1
I like that they're showing Kate with a friend. Madison was so kind to take her shopping for a dress, especially the thoughtful way she set everything up so Kate wouldn't have to try anything on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I didn't love it either. It felt slow and not much happened. I know that each episode can't be a huge blockbuster but it just wasn't all that exciting. Frankly, I'm getting a little annoyed with Randall and all his "big ideas" - fostering a kid, now renovating the house? Dude, you're having a mid life crisis, go see someone.

+1
He's getting a little annoying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here’s my take on teen Kate, who I can understand:

I noticed a while ago and kept meaning to mention that teen Kate isn’t big. A little chubby but not by much.

Well, it turns out, and she admits to Madison as much, that she had lost weight. It didn’t come by being healthy. It came by practically starving herself.

When people reach goals and it’s not achieved by emotionally healthy means (size 7 in her case), the success can feel distorted. She saw herself that gorgeous dress, and still didn’t feel beautiful. In fact, no matter the size, she would feel bad. I’m not saying the way she got there (baby carrots) caused the problem. But theyre both symptoms of another problem:

Body dismorphic disorder.

Teen Kate had bothered me from the start. Because she was not fat! And that did not fit the story line of her being fat her whole life. Last night explained it, but I still think it was weird they hadn't mentioned this before.

Also 90s Rebecca dresses SO weird. I am the same age as The Big 3 and NONE of my friend's mothers dressed like Rebecca. Especially the stay at home moms. They were MUCH MUCH more dowdy. The 90s was not so glamorous for suburban motherhood fashion. She does not look like a late 40s middle class SAHM in 1997 at all.

She wasn't late forties, I don't think. More like early forties.

She was thirty when the triplets were born so 46-47 in the teen episodes. I think Rebecca dresses a lot like the moms I remember in the late 1980s in Pittsburgh. Her clothing seems typical 1990s casual to me.

+1
I find nothing abnormal about the way she dresses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please Beth, say no.
Of all the ideas, this one seems the least thought out.

Agreed, but it certainly looked like she was touched by his idea and intrigued by it. Sounds ridiculous to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Teen Kate looks too stylish to be true also.
She layers/accessorizes which is a more recent way of styling.

I’m 4 years younger than the big three, so my older bro’s age and all of the girls I really looked up to.
I’d like to see what I saw growing up. Ranged from I Tonya style to Abercrombie/skater; flares. I think one time I saw her with the grunge plaid wrapped around her waist, I guess.

I’m going to give the producers the benefit of the doubt, I guess. But so far she looks like she’s dressing in the ‘00s and beyond.

You seem way too invested in the clothing choices! They're fine. The 90's didn't have one particular "look" anyhow. Stop nitpicking and just enjoy the story.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Last night's episode was terrible!

Agree! So boring I had trouble staying awake.

I'm an unabashed fan of the show and don't think every episode needs to be a blockbuster. I like the ones that show their everyday struggles that complete the picture of this family.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I loved when she told Randall she needed him to come back from outer space.

Yes and she is right! The show is obviously trying to make sure viewers know that perfect Randall has issues with impulsiveness and tunnel vision. Bringing home his long lost father in season 1 didn't quite drive that home so he quit his job, became a foster dad, wont work again until he finds the perfect job and now wants to buy his father's apartment building.

Glad that Miguel finally mentioned his children for a millisecond! I was hoping they would not go the way of sitcom kids that disappear and are never seen or mentioned again. Miguel seems he11bent on getting Rebecca and Jack's kids to accept him into their family, but what about his children? There is a story there.
We learned his ex re-married and it sounds like to a man with a bit of cash, but we have not yet seen his children, nor do we know the affect of him marrying his best friend's widow. From season 1 we learned his kids are only a few years older than the Pearsons. 3-4 years is a big deal when you are young, but now they are adults do they have any contact with each other? We have seen Thanksgiving and Christmas with the Pearsons. Do Miguel and Rebecca ever spend the holidays with his children? What about their birthdays and special celebrations? Does he have grandchildren other than Randall's children who never knew Jack? I hope we see his children and his ex wife interact with Rebecca and Randall, Kevin and Rebecca and in more than just one very special episode.

Wow, good summary! I hadn't given Miguel's kids much thought, but you're right. And weren't Rebecca and Miguel's ex-wife good friends too? I wonder if they stay in touch after Jack's death.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I loved when she told Randall she needed him to come back from outer space.

Yes and she is right! The show is obviously trying to make sure viewers know that perfect Randall has issues with impulsiveness and tunnel vision. Bringing home his long lost father in season 1 didn't quite drive that home so he quit his job, became a foster dad, wont work again until he finds the perfect job and now wants to buy his father's apartment building.

Glad that Miguel finally mentioned his children for a millisecond! I was hoping they would not go the way of sitcom kids that disappear and are never seen or mentioned again. Miguel seems he11bent on getting Rebecca and Jack's kids to accept him into their family, but what about his children? There is a story there.
We learned his ex re-married and it sounds like to a man with a bit of cash, but we have not yet seen his children, nor do we know the affect of him marrying his best friend's widow. From season 1 we learned his kids are only a few years older than the Pearsons. 3-4 years is a big deal when you are young, but now they are adults do they have any contact with each other? We have seen Thanksgiving and Christmas with the Pearsons. Do Miguel and Rebecca ever spend the holidays with his children? What about their birthdays and special celebrations? Does he have grandchildren other than Randall's children who never knew Jack? I hope we see his children and his ex wife interact with Rebecca and Randall, Kevin and Rebecca and in more than just one very special episode.

We didn't actually see the family during the holidays this year. The episode where Kevin is arrested was supposed to be just before Thanksgiving & the next episode (the one where the family goes to see him in rehab) is takes places several weeks later. Maybe Miguel & Rebecca spent Christmas with Miguel's kids/grandkids off screen during the hiatus