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Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,951
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Is anyone watching this?  I keep hearing how great it is. 

I tuned in for a few minutes a few times and wasn't reeled in but I know some shows need more time than that.
Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)

1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville

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    MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,611
    Gern Blansten said:
    Is anyone watching this?  I keep hearing how great it is. 

    I tuned in for a few minutes a few times and wasn't reeled in but I know some shows need more time than that.
    My wife has watched from the beginning.

    Basically an emotional drama.  

    It was/is based on 3 siblings who are dealing with their perfect dad's early and sudden death.  They have spent 2 years building up and teasing the death.  Now they have had it, I'm not sure if the show has anything left to give.  
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    tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 38,977
    GREAT show.

    You need to get on this train.  The writing is phenomenal.
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    tbergstbergs Posts: 9,216
    It is a really great show. The whole death build up is actually the least interesting plot point of the show and detracts from the great dialogue and real life type familial issues. 
    It's a hopeless situation...
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    Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,951
    I wonder what the viewing options are now?  Online maybe?
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
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    Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,951
    The thing that weirded me out last night was the scene where Mandy Moore seems to be talking to her 37 year old son...did I catch that right?  
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
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    tbergstbergs Posts: 9,216
    Gern Blansten said:
    I wonder what the viewing options are now?  Online maybe?
    We stream completely online or through the NBC app on the Roku. All the content is there once you create a profile (no cost). If you have cable, just link your provider and all the episodes are available right away. Without a provider you have to wait a week to see the most recent episode. I don't know if that is the case with direct streaming through NBC's website (only watched one episode that way). Nice thing was that NBS Sports app streamed both the game and This Is Us live for free yesterday.
    It's a hopeless situation...
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    tbergstbergs Posts: 9,216
    Gern Blansten said:
    The thing that weirded me out last night was the scene where Mandy Moore seems to be talking to her 37 year old son...did I catch that right?  
    Yep, that's right. She plays like a 60 year old woman in the present day parts.
    It's a hopeless situation...
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    Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,951
    tbergs said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    The thing that weirded me out last night was the scene where Mandy Moore seems to be talking to her 37 year old son...did I catch that right?  
    Yep, that's right. She plays like a 60 year old woman in the present day parts.
    Yeah that caught me funny....she's like 33
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
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    Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,951
    tbergs said:
    Gern Blansten said:
    I wonder what the viewing options are now?  Online maybe?
    We stream completely online or through the NBC app on the Roku. All the content is there once you create a profile (no cost). If you have cable, just link your provider and all the episodes are available right away. Without a provider you have to wait a week to see the most recent episode. I don't know if that is the case with direct streaming through NBC's website (only watched one episode that way). Nice thing was that NBS Sports app streamed both the game and This Is Us live for free yesterday.
    good info...thanks

    I keep forgetting about the apps...still getting used to smart tvs
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
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    tweedyfanjentweedyfanjen Posts: 881
    You should watch it just for Sterling K. Brown alone. He's so good.
    I'm through with screaming
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    tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 38,977
    tweedyfanjen said:
    You should watch it just for Sterling K. Brown alone. He's so good.
    The whole cast is good but Kevin is waning on me now.

    Toby is great.
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    JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 18,884
    The pilot was awesome but I only made it a few weeks after that. This season kinda seemed like most everyone watching was just waiting for SPOILER to die. Not my thing.
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    stuckinlinestuckinline Posts: 3,358
    tweedyfanjen said:
    You should watch it just for Sterling K. Brown alone. He's so good.
    Yep
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    tweedyfanjentweedyfanjen Posts: 881
    tempo_n_groove said:
    tweedyfanjen said:
    You should watch it just for Sterling K. Brown alone. He's so good.
    The whole cast is good but Kevin is waning on me now.

    Toby is great.
    Kevin is my least favorite character. 
    I'm through with screaming
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    Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,598
    edited February 2018
    Since the OP is asking for opinions, in the spirit of being fair and balanced, here goes.  If you want to hear annoying privileged white people (and one black guy) whine because their dad died like 20 years ago for an hour every week, this show is for you.  The show should be called "Woe Is Me"
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    Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,736
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Since the OP is asking for opinions, in the spirit of being fair and balanced, here goes.  If you want to hear annoying privileged white people (and one black guy) whine because their dad died like 20 years ago for an hour every week, this show is for you.  The show should be called "Woe Is Me"

    LOL.  That's a perfect summary.  My wife really likes it so I watch it with her, but I pretty much hate all of the characters except Randall and family.  And the whole thing with the mystery about how Jack died was silly....like someone else mentioned, they built up to that so much that it's hard to see where the show goes from here.
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    Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,598
    Indifference71 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Since the OP is asking for opinions, in the spirit of being fair and balanced, here goes.  If you want to hear annoying privileged white people (and one black guy) whine because their dad died like 20 years ago for an hour every week, this show is for you.  The show should be called "Woe Is Me"

    LOL.  That's a perfect summary.  My wife really likes it so I watch it with her, but I pretty much hate all of the characters except Randall and family.  And the whole thing with the mystery about how Jack died was silly....like someone else mentioned, they built up to that so much that it's hard to see where the show goes from here.
    Yeah, I see about every 3 episodes when my wife is watching, though she is more or less aligned with me now.  We get it, your dad died.  Lots of people's parents died, sometimes even more tragically.
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    NamiNami Newfoundland Posts: 5,989
    edited February 2018
    tempo_n_groove said:
    tweedyfanjen said:
    You should watch it just for Sterling K. Brown alone. He's so good.
    The whole cast is good but Kevin is waning on me now.

    Toby is great.
    The wife and I have been watching this show since the beginning.  Kevin has made me cringe since the first show.  Im on the fence that whether he is that good an actor portraying a dick or maybe thats just him, lol

    Rest of cast are amazing just confused on Kev.  Great show and well thought out
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    PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,774
    I love this show, from day one. I understand how it may not appeal to everyone but to each his own. I love how the writing throws out a comical line at the oddest of times.  I love the whole story line, very refreshing. So yeah I'm in for the long haul, already dreading when they decide to end the series. 
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    PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,515
    I just started watching it the other day and ended up watching probably 6 episodes in one day, lol. I think It's fantastic, although I am not entirely sure why. :lol: Somehow they just immediately made me really give a shit about what happens to these people.
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    ehbaconehbacon Posts: 1,964
    Great show. Fantastic portrayal of so many things, grief; addiction, adoption, race relations. Plus a fantastic cast and great writing, just a fantastic show in general. By far my favorite show that is on right now.
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    cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,640
    Incredible writing. I dont find it whiny (or white privileged? Wow wtf).  Its a smart show. Very real. Definitely in touch. 
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