Six weeks after This Is Us premiered it’s still giving us Emmy award worthy performances from its remarkable cast.

Ever since we saw the pilot of This Is Us in June we knew that it was going to be the show that everyone loved, and be show that would replace the hole that Parenthood left in our hearts. Now that it’s been on the air, it looks like the public has agreed.

And those are just the recent tweets! The show has been getting rave reviews from both viewers and critics alike, and for good reason. Not only is the story incredibly compelling, but the cast is comprised of actors who shine week after week, and we’re not just talking about Milo Ventigmilia and Mandy Moore.

Ventigmilia and Moore are definitely the two household names that drew audiences in to this show, along with Sterling K. Brown who just won an Emmy for his performance in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. The three of them bring the star power the show needed to get off the ground, but it’s the performances of Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, Ron Cephas Jones and Chris Sullivan that keep us tuning in week after week.

Kate, played by Metz, is filled with soul as she tries to fight her overeating habits and boost her confidence. Metz’ portrayal of a woman searching for some grasp of self-worth and belonging is timeless. It’s because of her portrayal that I immediately felt for Kate in the pilot, seeing her slip off her scale and forcing her brother to help her.

It’s not an easy thing to come across as vulnerable and still likable instead of weak and insecure, and Metz’ methods and line deliveries prove that she is bound for stardom.

Kate’s other half Kevin, played by Hartley, proves to be just as complicated and layered thanks to Hartley’s performance. He shone through each episode but it wasn’t until last week when Kevin had to talk to his nieces about death that Hartley’s talent really beamed through our screens.

Hartley is no stranger to drama, he’s starred on a number of shows ranging from Smallville to soaps like Passions and The Young and the Restless. His experience allows him to bring depth to his character that Kevin absolutely needs, and it’s amazing seeing Kevin grow as a brother and as an actor through Hartley’s performance.

Meanwhile, Sullivan brings us a majority of the show’s comedic relief as Toby, Kate’s boyfriend. Although he mainly gives us laughs, when Toby does need to get deep Sullivan is able to switch tones easily. With a character as strong yet also as vulnerable as Kate, it’s important that Toby is able to support her but also to know when he missteps as he did last week. I saw a side to Toby that I haven’t seen before, and I’m happy to see his character develop to be more than just the lovable boyfriend who does cheesy things.

And last but not least would would be remiss if we did not mention Ron Cephas Jones, who plays William. William is possibly one of the more complicated and intriguing characters, as a man who gave up his son and turned to drugs. Now clean, William is seeking to get to know the son he couldn’t raise.

Jones’ portrayal, like his co-stars, is layered and integral to the show’s success. He is a dying man who has an endless list of things he wants to see that he never did and mistakes he wants to fix. Jones is capable of conveying that emotion with out speaking and bringing his age and wisdom on screen as he teaches Kevin how important he is.

All in all every single cast member on this show brings a brilliant sheen of color to an ever-growing palette of talent and diversity. They are exactly what Kevin had shown us in the last episode, beautiful individuals but when they come together they form something irradiant and worth loving.

I sought out to find a show that would replace Parenthood but I found so much more, and it’s because of this stellar cast.

Catch ‘This Is Us’ Tuesdays at 9:00 pm on NBC.