1. The actors are phenomenal.
Mandy Moore's (Rebecca's) sweet motherly talk to her triplets, Sterling K. Brown's (Randall's) speech to his mother at the dinner table after finding out that she has kept secrets from him, Chris Sullivan's (Toby's) constant declarations of love towards Chrissy Metz (Kate) despite her insecurities... How can it get much better? I swear they make me believe that their character is the real them in real life every time.
2. The show makes us happy and sad cry all within an hour episode.
Everyone knows what I mean. My mom and I try to hide our teary eyes as we watch, but it's impossible. The story line seems to take the worst of turns, but then everyone realizes that life is short and there is no need in holding back while living it. Some of the situations are eye opening and have even made me apologize or say things to the people I love that I've been needing to say.
3. The married couples and their love stories set in everyday life melt our hearts.
This is really what got me interested. Everyone wants what these characters have one day. Despite the fights and the situations that seem hopeless, they are a constant support for one another. Jack and Rebecca never get old. They always find ways to make the best out of things. Randall and Beth have such an intense and sincere relationship; they are best friends and spouses all at once and it's undeniable.
4. It's basically a spicy version of a good Hallmark story.
We already love Hallmark because of the good feelings they supply through their happy endings. They are basically fairytales for adults. And this show gives that same feeling. But its more than that. Let's face it, we can usually predict what's coming next in a Hallmark movie because they usually all line up the same, because love always wins. But with "This Is Us," you honestly don't know what's going to happen in the next episode or even the next ten minutes for that matter. And the show does not give off that unrealistic vibe, it shows that people have flaws, but people can love them despite their imperfections.
5. Family, rather than the next hot guy, is set at high importance.
A lot of series today base their story lines upon single people who are in the constant search for the perfect mate, and they encounter plenty of good looking guys that lead them astray. But is that really what should interest us? We should stop focusing on the drive of the search for love and focus on the great people that are already in our lives and love them with all that we have. "This is Us" encompasses that and that's why I sit down on my couch to watch it very week.
