Normally I would try to sugar coat things but there just isn’t any sugar coating this one: This Is Us‘ first season finale was so over-hyped and underdone there’s still a bad taste in my mouth.
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You already know This Is Us is one of the best shows on television, but their mid-season finale truly raised the bar and set an example for how all storytellers can help normalize their LGBTQ+ characters.
While dealing with fallout from Rebecca’s big secret, Randall, Kevin, and Kate take a trip together on This Is Us season 1, episode 9, “The Trip.”
This Is Us season 1, episode 8, “Pilgrim Rick,” told the story of how the Pearson family Thanksgiving traditions came to be, and how they continue them on.