This Is Us 2/4

meggyme · February 2018

WARNING ****SPOILERS AHEAD****

The purpose of this thread is to discuss the show This is Us. I’ve put some discussion starter questions, but feel free to ask other questions and start other relevant discussions. This thread WILL have spoilers so if you have not yet see the episode from the week mentioned in the title, turn back now!

“Super Bowl Sunday”

How did learning about Jack’s death make you feel after all the build up?

Whose story hit you the hardest this week?

What do you think of the third generation storyline, ie. Tess as an adult?

meggyme · February 2018

How did learning about Jack’s death make you feel after all the build up?
I feel somewhat relieved to know the story, but it certainly sets up for some future emotional drama

Whose story hit you the hardest this week? Becca’s. I can’t imagine falling apart after my husband’s death and then have to pull myself together to tell my kids. As a military spouse that’s one of my worst fears.

What do you think of the third generation storyline, ie. Tess as an adult?
Im excited to see a new way forward for the show as they kind of wrap up the flashbacks.

@chopchop25 you were kind of right!

kobrien827 · February 2018

I was NOT ready for this episode. I literally cried the entire episode.

How did learning about Jack’s death make you feel after all the build up? I was relieved also to know how it happened but thats not how I thought he was going to die. I thought he would be fine after the fire but die another way.

Whose story hit you the hardest this week? Beccas. I was heartbroken when the doctor came over to her to give her the bad news and she didnt believe it until she saw him in bed. Similar to @meggyme, I am the wife of a first responder so these type of scenarios go through my head all the time. I think thats why it hit a bit harder.

What do you think of the third generation storyline, ie. Tess as an adult? I loved it. The actress they found to play adult Tess was SPOT ON!

catlady2015 · February 2018

How did learning about Jack’s death make you feel after all the build up? OMG, i cried so hard. that he went back in for the dog and grabbed the photos, etc. and then for it to be cardiac arrest for the smoke inhalation ... shattered.

Whose story hit you the hardest this week? Rebecca, so much. Just that she took the bite of that candy bar and was so nonchalant and disbelieving when the doctor was breaking the news, and then pulled herself together SO HARD to be there for the kids. Just complete tear fest the whole time.

What do you think of the third generation storyline, ie. Tess as an adult? I LOVED seeing that. What an impact that selfless act (fostering) made on that remarkable young woman, and that exposure as a child turned into her life's work. Just stellar.

holly321 · February 2018

How did learning about Jack’s death make you feel after all the build up? I always feel like the build up anticipation is worse than what actually happens, which I felt like was the case with this episode. Jacks actual death felt a little anticlimactic to me to be honest. I don't mean that in critical manner.

Whose story hit you the hardest this week?
Rebecca's. TW, my brother died last year and I just kept associating her situation with my SIL's, which until last night I have never really done with the show. Honestly, I have a hard time letting out and dealing with emotions, so I started to watch the show after my brother died as a way to make myself cry.

What do you think of the third generation storyline, ie. Tess as an adult? Until you mentioned, I never thought of it as being a storyline they continue with, so now I am excited and hope they do. That reveal probably had me bawling the most.

What was everyone's thoughts on Miguel? I know he wasn't really in the episode last night, but I was discussing this with a friend. She feels he has always had feelings for Rebecca. I don't really, and I felt his response showed how much he loved jack.

meggyme · February 2018

@holly321 I think that as Rebecca and Miguel grieved for Jack they leaned on each other and found comfort, leading to their relationship. It's definitely not as passionate and true as Rebecca and Jack. I almost feel like it was more out of loneliness and convenience. I could see how maybe after his divorce he might have been jealous of Jack's relationship, but I don't know that it really had anything to do with feelings for Rebecca.

ETA: I missed this when I watched, but got chills reading this article. Apparently while Rebecca is at the vending machine there's a faint voice saying "Bec?" and she turns for a split second before ignoring it. It was Jack calling for Becca when he started having a heart attack!!!
https://hellogiggles.com/reviews-coverage/tv-shows/this-is-us-jack-bec-voice/?utm_campaign=hellogiggles&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social

catlady2015 · February 2018

@holly321 - I agree with you about Miguel. He looked completely stunned and heartbroken when Rebecca told him he had had the heart attack. Truly a reaction I would have expected for someone who lost his best friend, someone that everyone had thought the world of and was seemingly invincible.

Whitmore1027 · February 2018

How did learning about Jack’s death make you feel after all the build up? There were tears in my eyes the whole episode in anticipation. It was still hard to see. It's hard to know if I would have felt sadder if we hadn't known it was going to happen. But I freaked out when he didn't die in the fire, so I am happy there was still some unknown on how he actually died.

Whose story hit you the hardest this week? I would have to say Rebecca. The moment that she said "I have to ruin my kids lives" "I have to be strong for them" is when I broke out bawling. I can't imagine how hard that would be. It's a terrifying thought to me. I think it's nice that she makes his favorite food every year while watching the super bowl. That definately sound like something I would do because we are foodies and put favorite thing is cooking and eating and watching tv.

What do you think of the third generation storyline, ie. Tess as an adult? At first I was mad because I was excited for Randall and Beth to get a cute little foster boy. Then I was like...okay this could be cool. But my husband jumped up and down literally, Jumped up and down and clapped and was saying "the future the future the future!!" Haha. So that cracked me up.

Whitmore1027 · February 2018

@meggyme I just went to research that part and I DID notice it, but my tv's caption said that someone had said "ma'am" so I thought nothing of it, thinking it was the doctor but it was TOTALLY JACK SAYING BEC! Otherwise, she wouldn't have ignored it! Omg. That is crazy!!

Eta: rewatch that part...not research. Lol

galactickates · February 2018

How did learning about Jack’s death make you feel after all the build up?
Ugly crying, trying to make time stop to keep him alive. All the Nooooooooooos

Whose story hit you the hardest this week?
????? Jack dying!!!!!!! Rebecca finding out her husband died. So.many.tears. tears everywhere.

What do you think of the third generation storyline, ie. Tess as an adult?
Loved it! I absolutely loved it, it was exactly what this episode needed to stop the sad tears, they just switched to happy tears. Isn't Randall is sweetest

shortstack930 · February 2018

How did learning about Jack’s death make you feel after all the build up? I was so relieved that he made it out of the fire and ended up dying in the hospital after. I think it would’ve been so much worse if he just never made it out of the house. He got those last few moments with most of his family.

Whose story hit you the hardest this week? Rebecca’s. It just shows how strong she is and how good of a mother. I can’t even imagine going through that.

What do you think of the third generation storyline, ie. Tess as an adult? I thought that was a nice change! It makes sense because now that they’ve gotten to the end of Jack’s storyline it’ll be nice to jump to something else.

meggyme · February 2018

@Whitmore1027 I almost started crying again when I read the article. He needed help and called out for her and ended up dying alone after all he did. That breaks my heart.

kristah2 · February 2018

I can't even. I was telling my co-worker that I had a headache today from crying too much last night and literally cried telling her about the episode.

How did learning about Jack’s death make you feel after all the build up?
I cried so hard. I knew it was coming. It was so obvious. But watching her eat that Mars bar and not believe the doctor and then seeing the look on her face when she actually realized he was dead nearly killed me.

Whose story hit you the hardest this week?
When she was talking to Miguel and said that she had to be strong because she had to ruin the rest of her kids lives and if he can't be to take walk around the block and come back when he can be too. I just kept thinking I can't imagine having to do that.

What do you think of the third generation storyline, ie. Tess as an adult?
I thought it was super cool! But not sure how far they will go with this.

ETA: I can't even read that article. I noticed it when I watched it and I can't read anything else about it because I have to stop crying at work.

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