This Is Us: A Father's Advice
October 1, 2017 3:12 PM - Season 2, Episode 1 - Subscribe
Randall and Beth debate a big life change; Kate takes the first step in pursuing a new passion; Kevin balances the demands of his career and relationship; Jack and Rebecca deal with the fallout of their big fight.
OMG, thank you lunasol. I have never liked Toby; even the limo/nursing home bit from season one made me think he was pushy and controlling and ridiculously self-involved. I don't always hate him, but I hate the way he is with Kate.
And as much as I love this show (and it's a lot!), when I stop and think about which characters I care the most about, I realize that the only ones I'd actually want as my friends are Beth and Randall. Beth's "Well, now I feel like a bitch," (from the episode where we learn William's been sneaking off to feed his cat so as not to aggravate the little one's asthma) made her the show's standout for me. I want to meet her for lunch!
posted by The Wrong Kind of Cheese at 7:02 PM on October 1, 2017
And as much as I love this show (and it's a lot!), when I stop and think about which characters I care the most about, I realize that the only ones I'd actually want as my friends are Beth and Randall. Beth's "Well, now I feel like a bitch," (from the episode where we learn William's been sneaking off to feed his cat so as not to aggravate the little one's asthma) made her the show's standout for me. I want to meet her for lunch!
posted by The Wrong Kind of Cheese at 7:02 PM on October 1, 2017
Yeah, Toby is way too pushy, and I don't want Kate settling for him.
I loooooooove Beth. Hearts drawn all over the page.
posted by ktkt at 9:44 PM on October 1, 2017
I loooooooove Beth. Hearts drawn all over the page.
posted by ktkt at 9:44 PM on October 1, 2017
i did not cry during this episode. it was close, but i did not.
posted by numaner at 10:22 AM on October 2, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by numaner at 10:22 AM on October 2, 2017 [1 favorite]
Yeah, I actually think Toby is kind of the worst and have for a long time. And it concerns me that the writers seem to think he's great for Kate, just maybe needs a few tweaks.
Oh well, they can't all be Beths!
posted by lunasol at 11:12 PM on October 2, 2017
Oh well, they can't all be Beths!
posted by lunasol at 11:12 PM on October 2, 2017
I think Randall and Beth are the Gallant to every other relationship's Goofus on this show. I like the other actors, and I think there is overall a good balance of good intentions and believable mistakes in the Pearson family, but I, like everyone else it seems, am here for Randall and Beth.
posted by the primroses were over at 5:51 PM on October 3, 2017
posted by the primroses were over at 5:51 PM on October 3, 2017
I’m in to season 3 and while I’m obviously hooked there are a couple of things bothering me.
1. The complete inability of the writers to walk past any opportunity for a big speech about how another character WILL rock a presentation or an election or a school project or marriage or parenthood etc.
2. Miguel is like a damn ghost. His character is so slept on. Other characters in the show get monologues and flashbacks and probing dialogues and so far the most revealing scene w him is where he and Rebecca go to thanksgiving with his kids and we see that they don’t have a great relationship. We don’t get to see him make Rebecca happy or play with his grandchildren (maybe once) or have very much (there are a few) in the way of convos w the big 3.
I’m just annoyed.
posted by bunderful at 3:33 PM on December 30, 2024
1. The complete inability of the writers to walk past any opportunity for a big speech about how another character WILL rock a presentation or an election or a school project or marriage or parenthood etc.
2. Miguel is like a damn ghost. His character is so slept on. Other characters in the show get monologues and flashbacks and probing dialogues and so far the most revealing scene w him is where he and Rebecca go to thanksgiving with his kids and we see that they don’t have a great relationship. We don’t get to see him make Rebecca happy or play with his grandchildren (maybe once) or have very much (there are a few) in the way of convos w the big 3.
I’m just annoyed.
posted by bunderful at 3:33 PM on December 30, 2024
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posted by lunasol at 3:12 PM on October 1, 2017