This Is Us, Season 4

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Anonymous wrote:New episode last night. It was a good one. Most of the way through it, I was thinking, "Man, I have really come to hate Randall." But I forgave him his insufferability a little bit with that last scene from the fire.

And I love Kevin even more. I love that Rebecca sees all of her children for who they are and appreciate what they each have to offer. I am looking forward to seeing how Rebecca uses the time she has left. Hope we see some backstory with Miguel. He is such a great and so far underused character. It makes sense that the writers would wait until this next chapter to fill him in.

+1. I did find it a little "thin," but the three different NY timelines was good. Randall is being short-sighted and needs a lot more therapy.

I completely agree about Miguel - want to see a lot more of his story.

[Anonymous]

I am getting ready to bawl my eyes out during next weeks episode.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:New episode last night. It was a good one. Most of the way through it, I was thinking, "Man, I have really come to hate Randall." But I forgave him his insufferability a little bit with that last scene from the fire.

And I love Kevin even more. I love that Rebecca sees all of her children for who they are and appreciate what they each have to offer. I am looking forward to seeing how Rebecca uses the time she has left. Hope we see some backstory with Miguel. He is such a great and so far underused character. It makes sense that the writers would wait until this next chapter to fill him in.

Omg. The entire episode I kept thinking that Randall was an egomaniac Jerk. The last scene, I cried buckets. Imagine carrying that with you your entire life.

But he is not being open minded about accepting what Rebecca wants.

[Anonymous]

Agree that Randall has become insufferable - smug, sanctimonious, and holier-than-thou. Also agree that the last scene was a heartbreaker. But I’m thinking Randall needs a lot more therapy to get beyond his issues. He’s just incredibly annoying and controlling right now.

What has happened to Dave Annable? His voice is so hard to listen to. I don’t recall him having that strange voice/lisp when he was on Brothers & Sisters - anyone else? I was SO glad Rebecca ditched him (politely, of course). He’s not worthy.

[Anonymous]

I just keep getting distracted by Kevin. The actor is so handsome and his character is now appealing, too! I didn’t have this problem when he was selfish and not sober.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree that Randall has become insufferable - smug, sanctimonious, and holier-than-thou. Also agree that the last scene was a heartbreaker. But I’m thinking Randall needs a lot more therapy to get beyond his issues. He’s just incredibly annoying and controlling right now.

What has happened to Dave Annable? His voice is so hard to listen to. I don’t recall him having that strange voice/lisp when he was on Brothers & Sisters - anyone else? I was SO glad Rebecca ditched him (politely, of course). He’s not worthy.

Agree about his voice. So strange. Why was his hair like that?
It actually really bothered me she kept flip-flopping with him. These characters are so self-involved. He thinks horse and carriage rides are cheesey and terrible for the horses? They are! Chill out, Rebecca.

And the Rebecca and Jack perfect couple thing is just TOOOOO MUCH already. Your husband getting your family lost in NYC because he won't listen to you is infuriating. Not, hey, what's going on with you, babe, stop, you're the best babe, let's get pretzels and make out now.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that Randall has become insufferable - smug, sanctimonious, and holier-than-thou. Also agree that the last scene was a heartbreaker. But I’m thinking Randall needs a lot more therapy to get beyond his issues. He’s just incredibly annoying and controlling right now.

What has happened to Dave Annable? His voice is so hard to listen to. I don’t recall him having that strange voice/lisp when he was on Brothers & Sisters - anyone else? I was SO glad Rebecca ditched him (politely, of course). He’s not worthy.

Agree about his voice. So strange. Why was his hair like that?
It actually really bothered me she kept flip-flopping with him. These characters are so self-involved. He thinks horse and carriage rides are cheesey and terrible for the horses? They are! Chill out, Rebecca.

And the Rebecca and Jack perfect couple thing is just TOOOOO MUCH already. Your husband getting your family lost in NYC because he won't listen to you is infuriating. Not, hey, what's going on with you, babe, stop, you're the best babe, let's get pretzels and make out now.

BUT her last visit to NY had been with Jack and she had ridden in the carriage with him and he had only been dead a year. And she was just barely testing the notion of connecting with another man when the wound was just barely healing over.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that Randall has become insufferable - smug, sanctimonious, and holier-than-thou. Also agree that the last scene was a heartbreaker. But I’m thinking Randall needs a lot more therapy to get beyond his issues. He’s just incredibly annoying and controlling right now.

What has happened to Dave Annable? His voice is so hard to listen to. I don’t recall him having that strange voice/lisp when he was on Brothers & Sisters - anyone else? I was SO glad Rebecca ditched him (politely, of course). He’s not worthy.

Agree about his voice. So strange. Why was his hair like that?
It actually really bothered me she kept flip-flopping with him. These characters are so self-involved. He thinks horse and carriage rides are cheesey and terrible for the horses? They are! Chill out, Rebecca.

And the Rebecca and Jack perfect couple thing is just TOOOOO MUCH already. Your husband getting your family lost in NYC because he won't listen to you is infuriating. Not, hey, what's going on with you, babe, stop, you're the best babe, let's get pretzels and make out now.

YES! There were so many strange things going on. Rebecca gushing about her trips as a child, but then telling Jack her dad would lose his temper and her mom got so drunk she got them thrown out of a play? But it was "Dad's City."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just keep getting distracted by Kevin. The actor is so handsome and his character is now appealing, too! I didn’t have this problem when he was selfish and not sober.

+1
He is a cutie. I love sober, fun Kevin. And loved how he had a dress for Rebecca and then ran off to show her some "clutches"! He's the best.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that Randall has become insufferable - smug, sanctimonious, and holier-than-thou. Also agree that the last scene was a heartbreaker. But I’m thinking Randall needs a lot more therapy to get beyond his issues. He’s just incredibly annoying and controlling right now.

What has happened to Dave Annable? His voice is so hard to listen to. I don’t recall him having that strange voice/lisp when he was on Brothers & Sisters - anyone else? I was SO glad Rebecca ditched him (politely, of course). He’s not worthy.

Agree about his voice. So strange. Why was his hair like that?
It actually really bothered me she kept flip-flopping with him. These characters are so self-involved. He thinks horse and carriage rides are cheesey and terrible for the horses? They are! Chill out, Rebecca.

And the Rebecca and Jack perfect couple thing is just TOOOOO MUCH already. Your husband getting your family lost in NYC because he won't listen to you is infuriating. Not, hey, what's going on with you, babe, stop, you're the best babe, let's get pretzels and make out now.

I think she was just really sensitive about the carriage ride because Jack had made it a fun, special experience for the whole family and she didn't appreciate it being called "cheesy." But I totally agree with your last paragraph - it's tiresome seeing perfect Jack and Rebecca, always so kind and respectful to each other. I mean, it would be great if that was real life for long-married couples, but we all usually have some moments we aren't proud of. I wish they'd show something like that. And agree about the making out in front of the kids scene. A kiss? No problem. But it was a little gross that they kept at it.

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that Randall has become insufferable - smug, sanctimonious, and holier-than-thou. Also agree that the last scene was a heartbreaker. But I’m thinking Randall needs a lot more therapy to get beyond his issues. He’s just incredibly annoying and controlling right now.

What has happened to Dave Annable? His voice is so hard to listen to. I don’t recall him having that strange voice/lisp when he was on Brothers & Sisters - anyone else? I was SO glad Rebecca ditched him (politely, of course). He’s not worthy.

Agree about his voice. So strange. Why was his hair like that?
It actually really bothered me she kept flip-flopping with him. These characters are so self-involved. He thinks horse and carriage rides are cheesey and terrible for the horses? They are! Chill out, Rebecca.

And the Rebecca and Jack perfect couple thing is just TOOOOO MUCH already. Your husband getting your family lost in NYC because he won't listen to you is infuriating. Not, hey, what's going on with you, babe, stop, you're the best babe, let's get pretzels and make out now.

I think she was just really sensitive about the carriage ride because Jack had made it a fun, special experience for the whole family and she didn't appreciate it being called "cheesy." But I totally agree with your last paragraph - it's tiresome seeing perfect Jack and Rebecca, always so kind and respectful to each other. I mean, it would be great if that was real life for long-married couples, but we all usually have some moments we aren't proud of. I wish they'd show something like that. And agree about the making out in front of the kids scene. A kiss? No problem. But it was a little gross that they kept at it.

They DID show something like that a few seasons back, when there was significant tension between Rebecca and Jack when he was drinking and she was singing professionally again.

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that Randall has become insufferable - smug, sanctimonious, and holier-than-thou. Also agree that the last scene was a heartbreaker. But I’m thinking Randall needs a lot more therapy to get beyond his issues. He’s just incredibly annoying and controlling right now.

What has happened to Dave Annable? His voice is so hard to listen to. I don’t recall him having that strange voice/lisp when he was on Brothers & Sisters - anyone else? I was SO glad Rebecca ditched him (politely, of course). He’s not worthy.

Agree about his voice. So strange. Why was his hair like that?
It actually really bothered me she kept flip-flopping with him. These characters are so self-involved. He thinks horse and carriage rides are cheesey and terrible for the horses? They are! Chill out, Rebecca.

And the Rebecca and Jack perfect couple thing is just TOOOOO MUCH already. Your husband getting your family lost in NYC because he won't listen to you is infuriating. Not, hey, what's going on with you, babe, stop, you're the best babe, let's get pretzels and make out now.

I think she was just really sensitive about the carriage ride because Jack had made it a fun, special experience for the whole family and she didn't appreciate it being called "cheesy." But I totally agree with your last paragraph - it's tiresome seeing perfect Jack and Rebecca, always so kind and respectful to each other. I mean, it would be great if that was real life for long-married couples, but we all usually have some moments we aren't proud of. I wish they'd show something like that. And agree about the making out in front of the kids scene. A kiss? No problem. But it was a little gross that they kept at it.

They DID show something like that a few seasons back, when there was significant tension between Rebecca and Jack when he was drinking and she was singing professionally again.

I'm talking about the more mundane moments in life - not dealing with a big crisis. Just a bad mood or a snippy remark. We never see them behaving the way real couples often do.

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that Randall has become insufferable - smug, sanctimonious, and holier-than-thou. Also agree that the last scene was a heartbreaker. But I’m thinking Randall needs a lot more therapy to get beyond his issues. He’s just incredibly annoying and controlling right now.

What has happened to Dave Annable? His voice is so hard to listen to. I don’t recall him having that strange voice/lisp when he was on Brothers & Sisters - anyone else? I was SO glad Rebecca ditched him (politely, of course). He’s not worthy.

Agree about his voice. So strange. Why was his hair like that?
It actually really bothered me she kept flip-flopping with him. These characters are so self-involved. He thinks horse and carriage rides are cheesey and terrible for the horses? They are! Chill out, Rebecca.

And the Rebecca and Jack perfect couple thing is just TOOOOO MUCH already. Your husband getting your family lost in NYC because he won't listen to you is infuriating. Not, hey, what's going on with you, babe, stop, you're the best babe, let's get pretzels and make out now.

I think she was just really sensitive about the carriage ride because Jack had made it a fun, special experience for the whole family and she didn't appreciate it being called "cheesy." But I totally agree with your last paragraph - it's tiresome seeing perfect Jack and Rebecca, always so kind and respectful to each other. I mean, it would be great if that was real life for long-married couples, but we all usually have some moments we aren't proud of. I wish they'd show something like that. And agree about the making out in front of the kids scene. A kiss? No problem. But it was a little gross that they kept at it.

They DID show something like that a few seasons back, when there was significant tension between Rebecca and Jack when he was drinking and she was singing professionally again.

I'm talking about the more mundane moments in life - not dealing with a big crisis. Just a bad mood or a snippy remark. We never see them behaving the way real couples often do.

How are they perfect? Jack fees insecure because Rebecca is more cultured and had nicer childhood memories so he gets testy and anxious. Rebecca feels she needs to present her perfect memories and parents in a bad light to placate him. He won’t learn from her, he won’t let her lead. How is this a perfect relationship?

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Anonymous wrote:Agree that Randall has become insufferable - smug, sanctimonious, and holier-than-thou. Also agree that the last scene was a heartbreaker. But I’m thinking Randall needs a lot more therapy to get beyond his issues. He’s just incredibly annoying and controlling right now.

What has happened to Dave Annable? His voice is so hard to listen to. I don’t recall him having that strange voice/lisp when he was on Brothers & Sisters - anyone else? I was SO glad Rebecca ditched him (politely, of course). He’s not worthy.

Agree about his voice. So strange. Why was his hair like that?
It actually really bothered me she kept flip-flopping with him. These characters are so self-involved. He thinks horse and carriage rides are cheesey and terrible for the horses? They are! Chill out, Rebecca.

And the Rebecca and Jack perfect couple thing is just TOOOOO MUCH already. Your husband getting your family lost in NYC because he won't listen to you is infuriating. Not, hey, what's going on with you, babe, stop, you're the best babe, let's get pretzels and make out now.

I think she was just really sensitive about the carriage ride because Jack had made it a fun, special experience for the whole family and she didn't appreciate it being called "cheesy." But I totally agree with your last paragraph - it's tiresome seeing perfect Jack and Rebecca, always so kind and respectful to each other. I mean, it would be great if that was real life for long-married couples, but we all usually have some moments we aren't proud of. I wish they'd show something like that. And agree about the making out in front of the kids scene. A kiss? No problem. But it was a little gross that they kept at it.

They DID show something like that a few seasons back, when there was significant tension between Rebecca and Jack when he was drinking and she was singing professionally again.

I'm talking about the more mundane moments in life - not dealing with a big crisis. Just a bad mood or a snippy remark. We never see them behaving the way real couples often do.

How are they perfect? Jack fees insecure because Rebecca is more cultured and had nicer childhood memories so he gets testy and anxious. Rebecca feels she needs to present her perfect memories and parents in a bad light to placate him. He won’t learn from her, he won’t let her lead. How is this a perfect relationship?

Because the little tensions are resolved too easily. In a real couple, if the guy's insecurities are making him a jerk when he gets the family lost in the city, his wife asking, "Hey, Babe, what's going on with you?" wouldn't elicit an instant heartfelt, vulnerable admission about his insecurity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: The last scene, I cried buckets. Imagine carrying that with you your entire life.

But he is not being open minded about accepting what Rebecca wants.

i saw that last scene as something he wanted to say, but never had the guts to do it. so he blames himself for his dads death. and has been trying to make up for it his whole life.