This Is Us 1/16

[NamasteBirches]

Anyone else watching?

[swivelchair5]

Why is Kevin always so rude to Miguel? There has got to be something else to the story.

[junch817]

Just started

[michyme]

Geez I’ve been trying to sign on here for the last 30 mins, but it was acting up.

So yes I am watching also but not much to chat about anyway it seems. Apparently the last 30 seconds are intense

[NamasteBirches]

Yeah it's been kind of a bore so far

[NamasteBirches]

Jan 16, 2018 20:29:35 GMT -6 swivelchair5 said:

Why is Kevin always so rude to Miguel? There has got to be something else to the story.

maybe he thought he had a thing for her while Jack was alive since he asked him that question. Seemed like he got some kind of closure in that scene.

[shitsngiggles]

I'm watching too and I agree that not much has happened.

[budders]

H got so bored he went to bed. I hope something interesting happens at the end.


I do like that Kate is making a friend and understanding things for Madison. I love that Randall had the guts to ask the girl out with his magic 8 ball. I also love the moment with Kevin and Jack in the suit shop.

[michyme]

So Randall buying the property and starting the company Big Three Homes?

[NamasteBirches]

I kind of feel bad that Milo hasn't received any awards for this show because he's really so good in this.

[yianna]

OMG THE BATTERY

[allisong]

Stopppppp with that smoke detector.

[shitsngiggles]

Well I guess he dies soon since they showed the smoke detector and they forgot batteries at the mall.

[budders]

The batteries!!!!!

[NamasteBirches]

I knew exactly what those batteries were for too when she asked him to remind her about it. 😢

[NamasteBirches]

Jan 16, 2018 20:58:52 GMT -6 michyme said:

So Randall buying the property and starting the company Big Three Homes?

oh good point

[budders]

Jan 16, 2018 20:58:52 GMT -6 michyme said:

So Randall buying the property and starting the company Big Three Homes?

I love it if that's the plan.

[dragonflyinn]

Jan 16, 2018 21:01:28 GMT -6 yianna said:

OMG THE BATTERY

This. I’m like crying

[dragonflyinn]

In the preview for next week she is wearing the Steelers jersey that they showed in the premiere 😭😭

[xtine22]

I think next week might be the week.

[yianna]

I just can’t with this show...

I mean I can... but can’t.

[angelashly]

I'm starting now

[thankfulsnail]

I thought last night was an ok episode, but it's one of the few where I didn't cry. Kevin is so, so, SO immature. "You're not her husband, my dad was!" My dad remarried 6 years after my mother died. My stepmother is 100% my dad's wife. I'm starting to find his behavior difficult to believe in a man his age and am wondering if it is poor writing, or if there really is more to this story. Even if he believed Miguel was in love with his mother when his father was alive, it seems clear he never acted on it, so what is your deal, dude?

[angelashly]

Jan 17, 2018 11:05:41 GMT -6 thankfulsnail said:

I thought last night was an ok episode, but it's one of the few where I didn't cry. Kevin is so, so, SO immature. "You're not her husband, my dad was!" My dad remarried 6 years after my mother died. My stepmother is 100% my dad's wife. I'm starting to find his behavior difficult to believe in a man his age and am wondering if it is poor writing, or if there really is more to this story. Even if he believed Miguel was in love with his mother when his father was alive, it seems clear he never acted on it, so what is your deal, dude?

He is just now starting to allow himself to grieve 

[thankfulsnail]

Jan 17, 2018 11:28:20 GMT -6 angelashly said:

Jan 17, 2018 11:05:41 GMT -6 thankfulsnail said:

I thought last night was an ok episode, but it's one of the few where I didn't cry. Kevin is so, so, SO immature. "You're not her husband, my dad was!" My dad remarried 6 years after my mother died. My stepmother is 100% my dad's wife. I'm starting to find his behavior difficult to believe in a man his age and am wondering if it is poor writing, or if there really is more to this story. Even if he believed Miguel was in love with his mother when his father was alive, it seems clear he never acted on it, so what is your deal, dude?

He is just now starting to allow himself to grieve 

I hear him saying that, but his behavior toward Miguel is still inappropriate, regardless of where he is in his grieving process. I don't know. I understand from personal experience having unresolved feelings about the death of a parent, but acting like a spoiled child toward the evil stepparent doesn't have to be part of that. I just find the way he acts OTT in a 36-year-old relating to his mother's husband.

Maybe they're making the point that he never matured past 16 when it comes to all things relating to his dad, but I just can't take a grown man who behaves that way with another person who, as far as we have seen, has been nothing but kind to him, very seriously.

[angelashly]

Jan 17, 2018 11:46:02 GMT -6 thankfulsnail said:

Jan 17, 2018 11:28:20 GMT -6 angelashly said:

He is just now starting to allow himself to grieve 

I hear him saying that, but his behavior toward Miguel is still inappropriate, regardless of where he is in his grieving process. I don't know. I understand from personal experience having unresolved feelings about the death of a parent, but acting like a spoiled child toward the evil stepparent doesn't have to be part of that. I just find the way he acts OTT in a 36-year-old relating to his mother's husband.

Maybe they're making the point that he never matured past 16 when it comes to all things relating to his dad, but I just can't take a grown man who behaves that way with another person who, as far as we have seen, has been nothing but kind to him, very seriously.

Girl. I was the worst to my stepdad. Like legit wouldn't be in the wedding etc. Grief does some horrible things. 

[angelashly]

Like my step dad to this day says how grateful he is for our relationship now because I didn't make it easy

[thankfulsnail]

angelashly, I'm sorry, I didn't know you had personal experience with this. I was speaking from my own personal experience of grieving a parent while the other parent is remarried and maybe I assumed it was more universal than it is, or that Kevin is healthier than he is.

[joelies]

Jan 17, 2018 11:46:02 GMT -6 thankfulsnail said:

Jan 17, 2018 11:28:20 GMT -6 angelashly said:

He is just now starting to allow himself to grieve 

I hear him saying that, but his behavior toward Miguel is still inappropriate, regardless of where he is in his grieving process. I don't know. I understand from personal experience having unresolved feelings about the death of a parent, but acting like a spoiled child toward the evil stepparent doesn't have to be part of that. I just find the way he acts OTT in a 36-year-old relating to his mother's husband.

Maybe they're making the point that he never matured past 16 when it comes to all things relating to his dad, but I just can't take a grown man who behaves that way with another person who, as far as we have seen, has been nothing but kind to him, very seriously.

I think that's what they're going for.

I'm sorry for your loss and that you can relate, angelashly. I can only imagine how much a major loss during your formative years impacts your life in the years to follow. I'm glad you have a better relationship with your stepdad.

[lucylou]

Hey ladies! I started this season late due to newborn hell, but I'm all caught up now. Hope you don't mind if I join in.

The smoke detector gave me such a sick feeling. I just wanted to throw something at the TV to get their attention. It broke my heart that it's coming at a time right when he's getting ready to start Big 3.

What did they keep showing on teenage Kate's wrist?

I feel like Miguel used to be normal/cool and now he acts so goofy. Maybe he just feels awkward around the kids or something.

Not to AW but I posted my Jack's death theory at the end of the last thread. But I was late coming in and not sure many people saw it. Would love to discuss since it seems like it's getting closer!