This Is Us -- Season 2

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Anonymous wrote:I am also staying up to watch, even though I usually watch it on Hulu during my weekend catch-up.

I've realized that whenever I cry during this show, it's maybe 10 percent what's going on onscreen, and 90 percent of my own crap I'm bringing into it. The hospital scenes (first William, now this) completely gut me because of memories of my mother's last days in the hospital.

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My mom died 20 years ago, around the same time as Jack. This show really brings me back to that time, so yeah, lots of bawling on my end.

My mom died around that time, too. I can relate, PP.

The 15-year anniversary of my mom's death was just a few days ago. I was a mess after last night's episode.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ohhhhh- that was older Tess as a social worker. I wondered what all that was about. So Randall just came to visit her at work or something? Thanks DCUM!

He was there for the scheduled once a week dinner, that he told her they were going to have once she moved out. That scene was the best!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:besides everything else.... they really did a nice twist with young/grown up Tess (Randall's daughter).

It was all done well ... understated in some ways, which made it more poignant. Sigh... R.I.P. Jack!

Yes!! As usual, it was a beautifully constructed episode, where everything fits together at the end and there was a little surprise. I love that they do that. So well done.

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Anonymous wrote:The last scene in which Jack was alive, just before Rebecca went to make phone calls and get snacks, I got the feeling that Jack knew he was going to die. The look on his face said he knew something wasn't right.

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He knew. I thought the scene where Rebecca was on the phone with the hotel, and then with Kate, was masterfully done. You barely even notice the staff rushing out of the frame at first, and the way she kept turning was so natural. And then the candy bar scene. OMG. Mandy Moore is really a wonderful actress. You could just tell she was having an out of body experience, not understanding what the doctor was saying, not registering. Such a powerful scene.

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Anonymous wrote:I am also staying up to watch, even though I usually watch it on Hulu during my weekend catch-up.

I've realized that whenever I cry during this show, it's maybe 10 percent what's going on onscreen, and 90 percent of my own crap I'm bringing into it. The hospital scenes (first William, now this) completely gut me because of memories of my mother's last days in the hospital.

+1

My mom died 20 years ago, around the same time as Jack. This show really brings me back to that time, so yeah, lots of bawling on my end.

My mom died around that time, too. I can relate, PP.

Me too. My dad died 20 years ago, but I was older than the Pearson kids.

My dad too. And I was in my early 20's.

[Anonymous]

I've been thinking about the episode a lot... is anyone a little disappointed that the writers DID NOT pull something out of their hat, a random, surprising kind of twist? It ended up being the dog, and the smoke inhalation, which DCUM had pretty much figured out. Anyway, love the show and how it's making me appreciate my family, and each day, more.

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Anonymous wrote:“He ain’t gigglin now.”

Funniest line ever!!!

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Beth slays! And so does Mandy Moore- she is getting better every single episode.

The one thing that got me to cry (I think because I knew it was coming so I wasn't as choked up) was the older Tess twist, I don't know there was something incredible and quiet about it

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I'm the above PP and I know this was a sad episode, but I burst out laughing when Beth said that. I even had to rewind to hear it again. Too funny!! And yes to Mandy Moore. So impressive and believable.

I also loved the Tess twist. I think it would have been even better if older Randall hadn't said, "Hi, Tess." We all knew it was her without him saying that. Great scene though. That little boy was so adorable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“He ain’t gigglin now.”

Funniest line ever!!!

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Beth slays! And so does Mandy Moore- she is getting better every single episode.

The one thing that got me to cry (I think because I knew it was coming so I wasn't as choked up) was the older Tess twist, I don't know there was something incredible and quiet about it

Agreed PP. I couldn't stop crying. I was thinking that Randall and Beth were going to receive a call requesting to foster that little boy...never even thinking that it was the future.

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I absolutely love how they play with time and keep us all guessing. That little boy got the family he was supposed to be with, and apparently Deja is supposed to be with the Pearsons.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Ohhhhh- that was older Tess as a social worker. I wondered what all that was about. So Randall just came to visit her at work or something? Thanks DCUM!

He was there for the scheduled once a week dinner, that he told her they were going to have once she moved out. That scene was the best!

My DVR didn't record this part. I was hoping to go back to rewatch that scene as it took me till it was over to understand what had just happened. I'm hoping someone in DCUM land has better Googling skills than I do because I've failed at finding video of this scene online somewhere.

If This is Us is going to regularly be visiting the future it could have many more seasons ahead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ohhhhh- that was older Tess as a social worker. I wondered what all that was about. So Randall just came to visit her at work or something? Thanks DCUM!

Did you see the scene where Randall was talking to young Tess and joking about her having to live at home until she was 25 and then he would come to her "fancy office" and they would have lunch once a week? He was describing that whole scene.

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Anonymous wrote:The last scene in which Jack was alive, just before Rebecca went to make phone calls and get snacks, I got the feeling that Jack knew he was going to die. The look on his face said he knew something wasn't right.

and how he calls her name & she turns around to look at him. I think he sensed something wasn’t right & wanted to look at her one last time.

Yes, and when she was in front of the vending machine, she heard him say "Becs" as he was dying, and she turned around.

I had closed captions on and it said"man"

Interesting. I'm pretty sure I heard Becs. Curious what others heard.

Lots of people on twitter heard it, too.

NP. I totally missed this!!

I did too - is it confirmed that Jack said something at that moment? I didn't hear anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“He ain’t gigglin now.”

Funniest line ever!!!

..
Beth slays! And so does Mandy Moore- she is getting better every single episode.

The one thing that got me to cry (I think because I knew it was coming so I wasn't as choked up) was the older Tess twist, I don't know there was something incredible and quiet about it

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I'm the above PP and I know this was a sad episode, but I burst out laughing when Beth said that. I even had to rewind to hear it again. Too funny!! And yes to Mandy Moore. So impressive and believable.

I also loved the Tess twist. I think it would have been even better if older Randall hadn't said, "Hi, Tess." We all knew it was her without him saying that. Great scene though. That little boy was so adorable.

Apparently not, since an above poster had no idea what was going on (11:17 on the prior page, I think).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ohhhhh- that was older Tess as a social worker. I wondered what all that was about. So Randall just came to visit her at work or something? Thanks DCUM!

He was there for the scheduled once a week dinner, that he told her they were going to have once she moved out. That scene was the best!

My DVR didn't record this part. I was hoping to go back to rewatch that scene as it took me till it was over to understand what had just happened. I'm hoping someone in DCUM land has better Googling skills than I do because I've failed at finding video of this scene online somewhere.

If This is Us is going to regularly be visiting the future it could have many more seasons ahead.

Link to the episode at the top of page 55.

[Anonymous]

I realize this is a fictional show and I'm wasting my gray matter ... but I've been wondering if going back for the dog (and the photo albums, geez) really made the difference re: Jack's MI.

Would it have happened just from the smoke he inhaled getting Randall, getting Kate, and then getting them all out?

I have too much time on my hands!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I realize this is a fictional show and I'm wasting my gray matter ... but I've been wondering if going back for the dog (and the photo albums, geez) really made the difference re: Jack's MI.

Would it have happened just from the smoke he inhaled getting Randall, getting Kate, and then getting them all out?

I have too much time on my hands!

Well the dog survived the smoke and he was in there the same time as Jack

It’s implied the extra time killed him.