For two years now I’ve listened to the buzz surrounding the television show, This is Us. Apparently everyone in the world, except for Studly and me, is hooked on this drama about a family’s highs and lows, triumphs and heartaches, accomplishments and failures. All I really knew about the show was that it made viewers cry. Every episode provoked tears, it seemed. Why in the world would anyone watch something so depressing?
As my regular readers might know, I’m visiting my daughter and her family in Illinois this week, and last night they forced me to watch This is Us. Handcuffs and leg chains might’ve been involved. As it happened, Wednesday night’s episode was the season finale. About midway through, I felt one tear, then another leak out from the corners of each eye.
“Could someone dab my cheek dry?” I sniffed.
“If you promise not to bolt, we’ll take the restraints off,” my daughter said.
I nodded and continued to cry as she freed my hands, then I folded myself into a modified fetal position. The tears felt good. Cleansing, if you will. And there was laughter, too, so the show never became maudlin.
I might not become a regular This is Us viewer, after all there isn’t a single zombie in the mix, but now I get why people like it. The acting gets an A+ and the characters felt real. Maybe I could suggest the inclusion of an occasional zombie. It could happen.
Peace, people.
Praying for Eyebrowz 
I have never heard of it. *gasp* maybe its fame hasn’t reached the UK yet or maybe I just haven’t watched enough TV. I will begin a quest now to find out. Afterall if it made the zombi slayer cry it must be worth a squizz. 😉
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I’d wondered if the series was an American version of a UK program, as so much of our good television is. But I guess not!
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It could be if it ran on a different title. 😕😇
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Highly probable.
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I will find out!
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Nope it is all American through and through.
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I have heard of this but I never knew what it was! Thanks for the clarification – I am glad you liked it! Makes me want to check it out now!
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I think if possible you need to start from the beginning. I kept having to ask questions.
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I have the shows taped through my DVR and watch episodes as I can. I love the acting and the characters, but crying every time I watch an episode is hard to take some days. When I need a good cry, I tune in!
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That’s a good idea.
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I love that show and felt sad when we watched the last episode of the season the other night. You really need to start from the beginning (handcuffs and leg chains are optional) to understand all the characters and twists and turns.
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That’s what my daughter tells me.
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Would Sheldon Cooper improve it?
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There’s a worthy thought!
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How funny — we watch it regularly and were actually disappointed with the season finale. Really, that wasn’t the best episode. Get the DVDs from the library and start from the beginning! – Marty
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Okay. I’ll think about it. 🤪
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Unfortunately a guy who eventually broke my heart had suggested this show to me awhile ago. With that being said, I doubt that I will ever give it a chance all because of that, lol. And I’m with you on the zombie thing! Great blog 😊
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Give it a try anyway! And thanks.
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