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Post by mina on Feb 24, 2019 16:26:46 GMT
I liked the Beth episode; it was nice to have a pearson drama free episode. I went into it ready to hate it, but it was nicely done and I cried when her sweet father died. The only loophole was I don't think they would let her teach dance if she has no credientials and hasn't danced in like 20 years. Maybe assist, but she never finished her dance program as a teen so she would have to work up to teaching.
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Post by JustJuls on Feb 24, 2019 20:47:24 GMT
I actually think it needs MORE Jack again.
Jack and Rebecca's story is what drew a lot of us in. And now that it's kind of wrapped up for the most part I'm finding myself not as interested. Either way ...we all seem to not be feeling the love as much anymore. They definitely need to switch something up.
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Post by AlwaysVeg on Feb 24, 2019 23:23:00 GMT
I'm sure there's got to be more Jack. You can't have Milo Ventimiglia on a show and not display him to full effect! I also thought the same thing about Beth teaching as you do, mina. I don't think you can walk into a studio, do some twirls around the room from your experience as a child, and be hired as a teacher on the spot. It seemed even a little unrealistic that she could dance that well after 20+ years of no dancing. Maybe they'll show her having to earn some credentials in a future episode. Reminds me of when Kate thought she could get a teaching job with no teaching credentials, either.
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Post by Critical on Feb 25, 2019 0:27:02 GMT
I actually think it needs MORE Jack again. Jack and Rebecca's story is what drew a lot of us in. And now that it's kind of wrapped up for the most part I'm finding myself not as interested. Either way ...we all seem to not be feeling the love as much anymore. They definitely need to switch something up. For me, it was the Randall / William story that drew me in. I don’t really care much about the Jack and Rebecca love story
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Post by JustJuls on Feb 25, 2019 4:28:53 GMT
That one too
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Post by FannyMare on Feb 25, 2019 5:48:59 GMT
I love all the couples, because none of them are perfect.
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Post by tapper01 on Mar 13, 2019 3:54:35 GMT
wonderful episode tonight - someone talk about it so I can
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Post by nicksmom on Mar 13, 2019 14:16:21 GMT
I loved last night. Other than having other people in the waiting room with you it was pretty real . When Kevin asked the nurse than Randel did I remember this happening when my mom was in surgery, like the answer would be different.
Is this the beginning of Rebecca getting sick, I know they said it was her remembering Jack’s time.
Felt sorry for Miguel and Kate’s friend being outsiders. I thought Miguel has come a long way since the beginning , Kevin is a jerk.
So Kevin is still drinking even there? Zoe is going to run but that is fine with me, never did like her.
Kate and Toby seeing the baby broke my heart. We all knew his name would be Jack. I sure hope they don’t let this little baby die but he has a up hill battle.
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tapper01
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Hello....I had Renny's sock puppet as my avi. I lost it and would love if someone could find it.
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Post by tapper01 on Mar 14, 2019 0:10:10 GMT
Rebecca getting sick?
I knew that was vodka in the water bottle
Baby Jack HAS to live
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Post by JustJuls on Mar 15, 2019 5:08:09 GMT
All I can say is That was the first episode in a long time that I've been emotional. And yeah...Rebecca gets sick? Is that a spoiler?
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Post by FannyMare on Mar 15, 2019 14:22:08 GMT
When Kate was looking at the baby, and talking to her father, I lost it. My son and his wife , their first baby arrived too soon, it was all so heartbreaking. The Pearson's were jerks to Miguel and Rebecca imhnsho. I guessed Kev had vodka in the water bottle. The younger Kate/Randall/Kev have been cast so well. I love seeing them.
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Post by AlwaysVeg on Mar 15, 2019 19:47:52 GMT
Rebecca getting sick is not a spoiler. We've already seen a couple of "fast forwards" with the rest of the family going to visit her (by mention - we don't actually see her) at some sort of institution. Might I be wrong? We know the Pearsons are going to visit a female member of the family, we see an older Tess and Randall, and it's not Beth they're going to see. Is Kate ruled out? Not sure!
I felt sad for Miguel in the last episode when, toward the end, Toby came out and said Kate wanted to see him. Miguel, who was just talking to Madison about always feeling like an outsider in the Pearson family, looked so happy that Kate wanted to see him, but then Toby revealed it was a joke, as if everyone should have known, and Miguel looked so crestfallen.
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Post by JustJuls on Mar 15, 2019 22:41:51 GMT
Huh. I must have forgotten those scenes
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Post by rockytopchick on Mar 16, 2019 1:47:27 GMT
In one of those going to see 'her' scenes, Beth is at work at a dance studio tells someone they are going to see Randall's mom.
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Post by MissScarlet on Mar 16, 2019 20:00:06 GMT
I missed the first half of the show this week, but I'm not even going to bother looking to find it somewhere. I kind of feel like I don't miss it.
I still watch, but it's gradually moving from definitely watch or tape to watch if I'm home. Next step is watch if nothing else is on. The thrill isn't gone, but it's going fast.
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Post by Navybelle on Mar 20, 2019 3:05:11 GMT
I missed the first half of the show this week, but I'm not even going to bother looking to find it somewhere. I kind of feel like I don't miss it. I still watch, but it's gradually moving from definitely watch or tape to watch if I'm home. Next step is watch if nothing else is on. The thrill isn't gone, but it's going fast. I'm with you. Although after tonight's show, I'm okay being done with it. They're making Beth and Randall completely irrational, and ruining the characters. For drama, I understand, but they're doing things I don't think the characters would've done. Toby continues to bother me, and Kevin's story is just depressing. At least I got some nice Jack scenes to watch! And the kid actors were enjoyable too. But, the current storylines are not enjoyable to me at all.
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Post by JustJuls on Mar 20, 2019 17:26:10 GMT
I'm curious about baby Jack. It's a real baby right? I'm surprised any parent with a baby in that fragile state would like a film crew and actors around it.
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Post by FannyMare on Mar 20, 2019 17:46:58 GMT
I'm curious about baby Jack. It's a real baby right? I'm surprised any parent with a baby in that fragile state would like a film crew and actors around it. I thought it was a doll, a fake baby. We saw a show on just how life-like these babies are now, it was eery. I just want the baby to live..tiny tiny Jack. Kate is so good with him. Kev, Zoe is not the one for you.
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Post by JustJuls on Mar 20, 2019 18:32:48 GMT
Ok good. I hope it's a doll.
Jack will live. Kate can't handle that much more pain. And the viewers need some hope.
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Post by AlwaysVeg on Mar 20, 2019 19:21:04 GMT
I don't like what they're doing to Beth and Randall, either, but I'm still a fan of the show. It seemed most out of character to me when Randall told Beth she should put off teaching because it would take her away from the kids in the evenings and on weekends. I just don't think he would have said that, especially because he knew how much she wanted it. At the same time, I can see his point, because with the kids in school the rest of the time, when would she see them? Sometimes things happen that way in life. It's actually a realistic problem, and I do appreciate the writing reflecting such dilemmas. I don't know why it was so important for Beth to be at that dinner, and why it was such a big deal for Randall to tell the hosts (I don't remember who they are to him, in case that makes a difference) that his wife had an important last-minute work commitment. He really owes her big-time for that mess!
I don't like Kevin with Zoe, and I think much of that is because Zoe got pushed down our throats too quickly and was never presented as much of a sympathetic character we could get behind. As an example, notice the difference in the way Toby was introduced and developed as Kate's boyfriend. I don't see K&Z lasting beyond this season, if they even make it to the end. We've already been told she has a love 'em and leave 'em history ... although so does Kevin, and it's obvious he still has feelings for Sophie; otherwise, he wouldn't have been standing wistfully outside her apartment for even a second. She's the one he keeps going back to.
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Post by JustJuls on Mar 20, 2019 19:30:28 GMT
Yeah....Kevin has zero chemistry with Zoe. I'm sure this storyline is the beginning of them phasing her out.
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Post by FannyMare on Mar 20, 2019 19:32:16 GMT
Yeah....Kevin has zero chemistry with Zoe. I'm sure this storyline is the beginning of them phasing her out. Yes please..
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Post by FannyMare on Mar 20, 2019 19:34:09 GMT
I don't like what they're doing to Beth and Randall, either, but I'm still a fan of the show. It seemed most out of character to me when Randall told Beth she should put off teaching because it would take her away from the kids in the evenings and on weekends. I just don't think he would have said that, especially because he knew how much she wanted it. At the same time, I can see his point, because with the kids in school the rest of the time, when would she see them? Sometimes things happen that way in life. It's actually a realistic problem, and I do appreciate the writing reflecting such dilemmas. I don't know why it was so important for Beth to be at that dinner, and why it was such a big deal for Randall to tell the hosts (I don't remember who they are to him, in case that makes a difference) that his wife had an important last-minute work commitment. He really owes her big-time for that mess! I don't like Kevin with Zoe, and I think much of that is because Zoe got pushed down our throats too quickly and was never presented as much of a sympathetic character we could get behind. As an example, notice the difference in the way Toby was introduced and developed as Kate's boyfriend. I don't see K&Z lasting beyond this season, if they even make it to the end. We've already been told she has a love 'em and leave 'em history ... although so does Kevin, and it's obvious he still has feelings for Sophie; otherwise, he wouldn't have been standing wistfully outside her apartment for even a second. She's the one he keeps going back to. It was very important that Randall rush to see Beth's recital. I'm not sure where all her dance experience is from..
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Post by JustJuls on Mar 20, 2019 19:36:00 GMT
I don't think one is more important than the other. That's the point...they are both important. And they are finding it hard to have balance. It is a very real storyline for a lot of couples imo.
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Post by FannyMare on Mar 20, 2019 19:40:13 GMT
I don't think one is more important than the other. That's the point...they are both important. And they are finding it hard to have balance. It is a very real storyline for a lot of couples imo. Yes, I agree..sorry if I wasn't clear.
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Post by Navybelle on Mar 28, 2019 2:57:01 GMT
I almost didn't watch last night's show. I really did not want to see a bunch of stand offs, fighting, etc. Well, it came on and I didn't change the channel. I liked the back story a lot, the younger actors did such a great job. Basically, to me it showed Beth was a witch to begin with, right from the start!
Randall overdid the first date, and she just cut him off. Neither one is blameless, of course, so in that respect it is realistic. In their last (current) argument, she lashes out about his anxiety attacks, then immediately regrets it, but it's too much for him and he spends the night at his office. So now they've both gone too far, crossing the line, recently with each other. I think Beth's issues with her mother, that they showed us a few episodes back, really are interfering here. The problem I have with it, that even though it's realistic, it's not entertaining to me to watch, and this couple did not display all of these behaviors before this season. So, for drama, they're manufacturing problems for this strong couple.
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Post by AlwaysVeg on Mar 28, 2019 16:17:24 GMT
I almost didn't watch last night's show. I really did not want to see a bunch of stand offs, fighting, etc. Well, it came on and I didn't change the channel. I liked the back story a lot, the younger actors did such a great job. Basically, to me it showed Beth was a witch to begin with, right from the start! Randall overdid the first date, and she just cut him off. Neither one is blameless, of course, so in that respect it is realistic. In their last (current) argument, she lashes out about his anxiety attacks, then immediately regrets it, but it's too much for him and he spends the night at his office. So now they've both gone too far, crossing the line, recently with each other. I think Beth's issues with her mother, that they showed us a few episodes back, really are interfering here. The problem I have with it, that even though it's realistic, it's not entertaining to me to watch, and this couple did not display all of these behaviors before this season. So, for drama, they're manufacturing problems for this strong couple. Poor teenaged Randall! I don't think he was to "blame" for anything except for being overly eager on top of being a super-nerd, not a cool guy who knew anything about a first date with a girl he really likes. I think he erred on the side of being too good and too eager to please, which is a lot better than many of the first dates I remember! Yes, it might be overwhelming to a girl, but Beth's reaction to forbid him to call her again was over the top. When a good guy likes you that much, teach him a little - don't push him away. I do agree that this manufactured drama doesn't make sense in the context of the relationship we've seen up to now. Beth herself has said several times that it's Randall's sensitivity and caring about other people that endear him to her. Now suddenly she accuses him of making everything about himself, adding that he has always done that. Where did that come from? I also couldn't see the Randall we know suddenly tell Beth that she should put her dream of teaching dancing (which also came out of the blue) on hold indefinitely and on top of that, not expect any pushback. Only one more episode to go. I hope we see the beginning of the end of Kevin/Zoe. The relationship I'd like to see more about is how Rebecca and Miguel came to be married. I know we saw that they got reacquainted on Facebook, but it would be interesting to see how a woman who has tragically lost the love of her life comes to marry his best friend. Did she fall in love with him, or was it mainly for comfort and companionship? Would love to have some hints about what the next season has in store.
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Post by Girly18 on Mar 28, 2019 16:40:51 GMT
They teased us with Rebecca adding Miguel on FB earlier in the season. They are saving that story for next season per Many Moore. We did get to learn that she has been single for the past 7 years since Jack's passing. So either that is true or she may be keeping her relationship private at that time.
Thankfully the Randall/Beth story will be wrapped up in the finale.
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Post by MissScarlet on Mar 28, 2019 16:44:56 GMT
I almost didn't watch last night's show. I really did not want to see a bunch of stand offs, fighting, etc. Well, it came on and I didn't change the channel. I liked the back story a lot, the younger actors did such a great job. Basically, to me it showed Beth was a witch to begin with, right from the start! Randall overdid the first date, and she just cut him off. Neither one is blameless, of course, so in that respect it is realistic. In their last (current) argument, she lashes out about his anxiety attacks, then immediately regrets it, but it's too much for him and he spends the night at his office. So now they've both gone too far, crossing the line, recently with each other. I think Beth's issues with her mother, that they showed us a few episodes back, really are interfering here. The problem I have with it, that even though it's realistic, it's not entertaining to me to watch, and this couple did not display all of these behaviors before this season. So, for drama, they're manufacturing problems for this strong couple. I agree with your whole post. I see it the same way. I saw that Randall has always been somewhat obsessive/compulsive and compelled to overachieve, and that Beth has always been manipulative & controlling. She's been putting him down, acting better than him & expecting him to jump since the beginning. I agree that this is just not entertaining to watch. Neither is Kevin's returned alcoholism. Nor is Kate's "all about me and what I want" attitude. I enjoy this when the three of them work together & interact as siblings. They do that well. The road trip to see Nicky was a good example of this.
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Post by pikachu on Mar 28, 2019 17:20:49 GMT
I haven't like Beth for a while now. What does she expect Randall to do?? He just got elected and now it looks like he's going to have to resign before really getting to work because she won't put her dream on hold or find another way to follow her dream of dancing while holding down a better-paying job. I applauded Randall when he said what he did about her finding her destiny 20 years too late (or something to that effect).
I liked this show better in the beginning, when there were a lot of funny, heart-warming moments to balance the darker moments. It seems like anymore there's more drama and much less warmth so I'm finding the show depressing rather than enlightening and uplifting.
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