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Post by JosephD on May 20, 2018 17:42:57 GMT
This Is Us on NBC
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Post by Imperfect1 on May 23, 2018 18:48:16 GMT
When does 'This is Us' return? Anyone know?
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Post by JustJuls on May 24, 2018 23:13:15 GMT
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Post by Imperfect1 on May 25, 2018 2:06:12 GMT
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Post by mika06 on Oct 6, 2018 19:57:48 GMT
I'm I the only one that finds Kate frustrating and self absorbed smh
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Post by Imperfect1 on Oct 7, 2018 16:44:18 GMT
I'm I the only one that finds Kate frustrating and self absorbed smh You're right, Kate is frustrating and self absorbed. I like her very much though, in spite of her flaws. Actually I would same the same thing for every cast member on this show. And I think that may be why the show is so popular. The characters are very likeable, and easy to relate to, in spite of their flaws!
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Post by AlwaysVeg on Oct 8, 2018 20:05:46 GMT
Were there any repercussions from Deja smashing the car windows, or are Randall and Beth so understanding that they just let that go? I love this show, but I think that the new season is a little slow to get interesting.
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Post by Girly18 on Oct 8, 2018 20:30:22 GMT
Were there any repercussions from Deja smashing the car windows, or are Randall and Beth so understanding that they just let that go? I love this show, but I think that the new season is a little slow to get interesting. I don't even remember there being a conversation about that. I agree, I want to know who the heck they are visiting already.
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Post by AlwaysVeg on Oct 9, 2018 3:25:12 GMT
Were there any repercussions from Deja smashing the car windows, or are Randall and Beth so understanding that they just let that go? I love this show, but I think that the new season is a little slow to get interesting. I don't even remember there being a conversation about that. I agree, I want to know who the heck they are visiting already.
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Post by AlwaysVeg on Oct 9, 2018 3:29:20 GMT
Yes, that "fast forward" to a female character in the hospital or some kind of institution? When they showed Randall telling Toby that "she" would expect him to be there, made me think it's Kate ... so that's probably not who it is, lol.
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Post by rockytopchick on Oct 9, 2018 11:01:31 GMT
Yes, that "fast forward" to a female character in the hospital or some kind of institution? When they showed Randall telling Toby that "she" would expect him to be there, made me think it's Kate ... so that's probably not who it is, lol. That was my first reaction, but I think something has happened to Kate before that time and it is Rebecca. Toby is unsure about whether to go see Rebecca because he is no longer her son in law. But Kate would want him to be there. If it was Kate they were going to see, would there be any question of whether or not Toby was going to see her? just my theory, which is probably wrong. These writers are tricky
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Post by Eastcoastmom on Oct 9, 2018 14:17:35 GMT
Yes, that "fast forward" to a female character in the hospital or some kind of institution? When they showed Randall telling Toby that "she" would expect him to be there, made me think it's Kate ... so that's probably not who it is, lol. That was my first reaction, but I think something has happened to Kate before that time and it is Rebecca. Toby is unsure about whether to go see Rebecca because he is no longer her son in law. But Kate would want him to be there. If it was Kate they were going to see, would there be any question of whether or not Toby was going to see her? just my theory, which is probably wrong. These writers are tricky Do you think they are possibly setting up a storyline where Rebecca might have Alzheimer's? 😳
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Post by FannyMare on Oct 9, 2018 16:24:24 GMT
I don't think it's anyone we've seen yet..ha!
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Post by Girly18 on Oct 9, 2018 17:18:53 GMT
I have read theories it could be Rebecca with alzheimer's. The writers did an interview and the mystery person they are going to go visit is someone that we already know. Only person ruled out is Beth.
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Post by FannyMare on Oct 9, 2018 20:53:37 GMT
I have read theories it could be Rebecca with alzheimer's. The writers did an interview and the mystery person they are going to go visit is someone that we already know. Only person ruled out is Beth. So why would Toby say what he did? If the person has alzheimer's, chances are they wont know him
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Post by Critical on Oct 13, 2018 1:03:34 GMT
I'm I the only one that finds Kate frustrating and self absorbed smh Definitely NOT the only one. She's FF material for me.
Sorry to get on my soapbox, but this fertility treatment storyline is SO irresponsible. Women Kate's size often have a very hard time conceiving and it can be life threatening to them, and also to the fetus. Like multiple miscarriages - I know someone who's had SIX and is much smaller than Kate/Chrissy. IMO, being a good mother starts even before conception and if you want to be a good mother, you get yourself as healthy as possible to protect your child and ensure that you have a healthy pregnancy. Doctors aren't being "fatphobic" when the insist that patients be at a healthier weight before IVF treatments. They're trying to protect the health of the patient and their potential children.
If Kate wants a baby that has hers and Toby's genetics, why not get a surrogate? Did they even mention that? With a surrogate, they could have a child that's genetically theirs, but carried by someone who has a much greater likelihood of a healthy pregnancy.
So yeah, I'm off the soapbox. Can't stand selfish, self-centered Kate :down I hated that Randall went to CA to apologize to her when, IMO, he wasn't wrong. She made that rude statement about her being the last one who could pass on a part of Jack and RANDALL is the one who had to fly across the country to apologize? Lame.
I still watch and enjoy this show, but the mystery aspect of it is a bit silly to me. I guess I just miss straightforward, gimmick-free storytelling.
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Post by FannyMare on Oct 13, 2018 4:00:02 GMT
Randall needs to get over himself. I’m not liking his self-centeredness and thinking he alone can change the world. He's getting to be too much for me
I loved the three Kate's scene...omg, when Jack said Katie girl..and she got to see him again..I know all about IVF as my son and his wife went through some awful times to get pregnant Now that Toby has mentioned his dark place when he's off his meds, please go back on them..
Rebecca's first boyfriend, had the worse porn moustache ever, and we know how they met, move on!
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Post by holly on Nov 15, 2018 15:08:58 GMT
I'm I the only one that finds Kate frustrating and self absorbed smh Definitely NOT the only one. She's FF material for me.
Sorry to get on my soapbox, but this fertility treatment storyline is SO irresponsible. Women Kate's size often have a very hard time conceiving and it can be life threatening to them, and also to the fetus. Like multiple miscarriages - I know someone who's had SIX and is much smaller than Kate/Chrissy. IMO, being a good mother starts even before conception and if you want to be a good mother, you get yourself as healthy as possible to protect your child and ensure that you have a healthy pregnancy. Doctors aren't being "fatphobic" when the insist that patients be at a healthier weight before IVF treatments. They're trying to protect the health of the patient and their potential children.
If Kate wants a baby that has hers and Toby's genetics, why not get a surrogate? Did they even mention that? With a surrogate, they could have a child that's genetically theirs, but carried by someone who has a much greater likelihood of a healthy pregnancy.
So yeah, I'm off the soapbox. Can't stand selfish, self-centered Kate :down I hated that Randall went to CA to apologize to her when, IMO, he wasn't wrong. She made that rude statement about her being the last one who could pass on a part of Jack and RANDALL is the one who had to fly across the country to apologize? Lame.
I still watch and enjoy this show, but the mystery aspect of it is a bit silly to me. I guess I just miss straightforward, gimmick-free storytelling.
Yes! I agree with everything you said, aside from the last two sentences, although I can certainly understand what you mean about getting gimmicky. There's a few things this season that feel a little "forced". I thought it was pretty rude of the record exec to tell Rebecca she's "Pittsburgh Good". And speaking of singing - I'm sorry, but I just don't think Kate is that great of a singer. She's OK, but all the characters on the show act like she has the voice of an angel or something. And them trying to compare her to Adele? Pffft. Puh-leeeeeze!
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Post by jluvs on Nov 17, 2018 1:50:49 GMT
My goodness that song Mandy sang in the car made me ugly cry. Immediately went to get it for my phone.
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Post by Imperfect1 on Nov 18, 2018 11:30:52 GMT
What a wonderful show!!! For the most part, each episode, and each layer of the story, just keeps getting better and better. These last few episodes that have delved into Jack's life as a young man and his experiences in the army, have been so touching. And this last episode interspersing Jack's experiences in Vietnam with Kevin's search for his father's past, and his trip to Vietnam to try to find some answers and to share some of his dad's experiences -- and his developing love affair with Zoe -- to me it was all just magical! PS And it looks like Zoe is now a series 'regular'! Yay!!! deadline.com/2018/08/this-is-us-melanie-liburd-promoted-series-regular-season-3-zoe-kevin-1202451130/
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Post by Girly18 on Nov 27, 2018 20:17:54 GMT
Jack's story/scenes will forever be my favorite. That's where I feel all the feels, especially this season. The only plot I'm not fully into Kevin/Zoe/Vietnam. But I think the last half of the season will pick up and give us that season 1 and 2 goodness.
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Post by Eastcoastmom on Nov 28, 2018 4:16:53 GMT
So, Jack's brother Nicky is still alive and living in Bradford, PA after all these years. Color me surprised! I wonder if something happened during that explosion that made Jack turn against him? I dislike these plot points that make no sense. If Nicky did not die in Vietnam, then why did Jack say he did? So it is Rebecca in the flash forward that Tess and Randall go to visit. Perhaps Miguel has passed by then. Kate does not have a college degree but thinks she can be a h.s. chorus teacher? Alrighty then. Hey, and I'd like a shirtless selfie of Kevin, too.
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Post by FannyMare on Nov 28, 2018 5:06:54 GMT
I think Jack thought Nicky was in the boat they blew up. I loved this episode, there was a lot to unpack, and the emotions at times, were so raw. The episode before this, right at the end, young Randall, who I adore made me cry. This time it was Tess. These kids!
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Post by AlwaysVeg on Nov 28, 2018 15:53:39 GMT
Great episode, and wow, you really have to pay attention for the last two minutes every time. If Nicky is still alive, what a shame that Jack never knew and was living with so much guilt all the rest of his life. Why would Nicky want his family to believe he was dead ... or maybe he was hurt in that explosion and had amnesia or became a hopeless drug addict? Will Kevin find out about the woman in the photo before he leaves Vietnam? Loved the scene when he was walking along the trail, juxtaposed with Jack walking toward him on the same trail decades before, and Kevin feeling his father's presence there. Will Randall end up winning the election after all, and if not, what will be his next career move? I wonder what Beth was doing work-wise at the end when they fast-forwarded. I had the feeling that might have been her own company. Love this show! The only character I can't get into is Deja. She should go back to being with her mother.
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Post by Girly18 on Nov 28, 2018 19:09:20 GMT
Great episode.
I hoped they wouldn't go this route after Randall and Beth's tiff last week but I guess they are. How can Beth ask him just to drop out of the campaign? He should at least see it through. Randall can't just up and desert this community without a fight. Although, maybe she is seeing how much they constantly take on. She has always supported him no matter what but between Deja and Tess, family should come first.
Are we going to get into Randall/Beth Toby/Kate finances? Beth becoming the bread winner and now they are both out of jobs. Now Kate with no job and Toby left supporting the family. I had to google what Toby's job was, he's an IT guy.
I can't remember what season it was but I remember Jack making it seem like he did have a brother who was alive but he didn't have a relationship with him. Then later on he said he died in the war. I found that weird.
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Post by FannyMare on Nov 28, 2018 19:16:20 GMT
I don't like Kevin's girlfriend, I keep trying to like her, but there is something about her, that I keep wanting Kev to step away from
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Post by rockytopchick on Nov 29, 2018 1:06:34 GMT
Great episode, and wow, you really have to pay attention for the last two minutes every time. If Nicky is still alive, what a shame that Jack never knew and was living with so much guilt all the rest of his life. Why would Nicky want his family to believe he was dead ... or maybe he was hurt in that explosion and had amnesia or became a hopeless drug addict? Will Kevin find out about the woman in the photo before he leaves Vietnam? Loved the scene when he was walking along the trail, juxtaposed with Jack walking toward him on the same trail decades before, and Kevin feeling his father's presence there. Will Randall end up winning the election after all, and if not, what will be his next career move? I wonder what Beth was doing work-wise at the end when they fast-forwarded. I had the feeling that might have been her own company. Love this show! The only character I can't get into is Deja. She should go back to being with her mother. Deja's mother has relinquished all parental rights. She cannot go back to her mom now
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Post by holly on Nov 29, 2018 15:49:52 GMT
Kate thinking she could be hired at a teacher (regardless of position) shows just how clueless she is. And she was freaking out about getting 8 credits to get her degree. It's like 2 classes & she can even do that stuff from home. I really can't stand her character. Little kid Kate was alright, & even teenage Kate was tolerable, but adult Kate is just so annoying, forever the victim, everything is about her. If not for Toby, she'd be FF material for me.
I'm not feeling the relationship between Kevin & Beth's cousin (can't even remember her name). It just seems too...forced.
Also, when Randall said he made a promise to those people...well Randall, you also made a promise to Beth when you said your wedding vows! I can see why she's so pissed. I would be too. She & the girls are taking a backseat to his latest quest to save the world. Not to mention, that would leave Beth dealing with the girls & Deja mostly by herself. Not fair to Beth at all when this was Randall's idea to take her in.
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Post by AlwaysVeg on Nov 29, 2018 16:46:02 GMT
Great episode, and wow, you really have to pay attention for the last two minutes every time. If Nicky is still alive, what a shame that Jack never knew and was living with so much guilt all the rest of his life. Why would Nicky want his family to believe he was dead ... or maybe he was hurt in that explosion and had amnesia or became a hopeless drug addict? Will Kevin find out about the woman in the photo before he leaves Vietnam? Loved the scene when he was walking along the trail, juxtaposed with Jack walking toward him on the same trail decades before, and Kevin feeling his father's presence there. Will Randall end up winning the election after all, and if not, what will be his next career move? I wonder what Beth was doing work-wise at the end when they fast-forwarded. I had the feeling that might have been her own company. Love this show! The only character I can't get into is Deja. She should go back to being with her mother. Deja's mother has relinquished all parental rights. She cannot go back to her mom now. I'm not a lawyer, but I think if all parties agreed, the biological mother could get her child back. That being said, I don't know if that's where they're going with this. I just can't imagine other reasons for this plot line. Will Deja see that her mother is still a mess, not want to see her again, and she'll decide to be happy with the Pearsons? They already did that. There has to be a reason for bringing the mother back again. I certainly hope Beth and Randall are not going to invite the mother back into their lives. The Kevin-Zoe relationship developed a little too fast and lacks depth and authenticity to me. He couldn't make it work with his longtime love Sophie, but we're supposed to believe this is it for him? I hope not.
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Post by MissScarlet on Nov 30, 2018 0:05:59 GMT
My feelings on the Jack-In-Viet Nam storyline are different from the rest of you. I've found it completely uninteresting. Not a fan of war films or war episodes at all. Especially not a fan of Viet Nam war films or episodes of shows. I find them depressing. I've known too many guys who were there. Not a one of them has any desire to regale people with war stories. They don't even talk about their time there much & when they do it's only when asked & with brief answers. This also extends to the Kevin-In-Viet Nam looking into his father's past storyline. My interest wanes during these scenes.
However, this week it finally caught my interest when we found out that Jack's brother may still be alive. This I'm interested in.
My feeling about the Randall storyline are also different from others. Randall's quest for public office was based on great intentions: Wanting to make a difference where he felt it was drastically needed. Beth supported him in this, to the point of wanting to get involved in & help him in his campaign. She was all in with supporting him in this. After the debate he was even more energized because of the overwhelming support he received during it. Then the campaign guy told him the polls said his chances weren't at all good. When Randall told Beth he still wanted to see it through 'till the election, she not only threw in the towel, but got mad at him & gave him the cold shoulder/silent treatment. I felt she was acting like a pouting child who wasn't getting her way, because Randall wasn't willing to throw away his own hopes & plans, and do what she said. She's trying to crush his dreams. Sorry Beth, but this is Randall's dream & goal. You were all in when things looked nice & rosey, but as soon as they weren't, it was all about Beth's wishes.
I'm totally on Randall's side on this.
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