This Is Us

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Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 20, 2016
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 210 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 160 out of 210
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 210
  3. Negative: 38 out of 210
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  1. crankyerma
    Dec 8, 2016
    2
    "This is Us" should be called "What group do we have left to shamelessly pander to?" Critics are such lame ass, group thinking, mindless, NPR listening losers. Its funny because they call themselves 'critc'' but critical thinking is usually the last thing on their agenda. This show is hardcore, offensively hackneyed poop.
  2. Bgrod
    Sep 21, 2016
    0
    Loved the comment n the NY Times review that called This Is Us more schmaltzy than a Celine Dion song.. Possibly the worst drama I have seen in years but it should make great "Hate" watching for those looking for some big laughs. Overwrought mess doesn't even begin to describe this turkey.
  3. revjim1968
    Mar 7, 2017
    0
    Terribly overblown with the idea that emotional torture is good TV. Bah. I need TV shows like this like I need reruns of every other preachy "This is TV done GOOD!" series that I have ever seen. It cannot go away fast enough.
  4. Basaure
    Apr 1, 2017
    1
    The This Is Us title might be quite of a stretch. Narrow minded and lacking of feeling, no deep social content whatsoever, just a bunch of pretty people troubles, a waste of time.
  5. kkroin
    Oct 18, 2017
    0
    Last night's episode with the story line of Rebecca's mother being outed as a racist just disgusted me. When I watch your show, it is because I want to be ENTERTAINED, and don't need to have your political viewpoints shoved down my throat. Moving forward, please stick to entertaining your audience, and if any of the cast, crew, writers, directors or producers of the show want to spew theirLast night's episode with the story line of Rebecca's mother being outed as a racist just disgusted me. When I watch your show, it is because I want to be ENTERTAINED, and don't need to have your political viewpoints shoved down my throat. Moving forward, please stick to entertaining your audience, and if any of the cast, crew, writers, directors or producers of the show want to spew their political views, then run for office. Otherwise, please keep it to yourselves.… Expand
  6. Max293
    Apr 10, 2017
    0
    Sucks would not recommend. Very mediocre show, not entertaining or interesting in the slightest. Trash television not dignified at all and I can only imagine the producer was Rosie O'Donnell...
  7. DrBF
    Jan 30, 2017
    3
    Predictable yet sweet family story with some really good acting and some good characters (Toby is best) which started out interesting but lost steam by December and has been flat since. January episodes offer great contrast with pilot and early episodes. Writers seem out of steam at this point. Way too much stuff from the past suggesting there is no material for the present. And whatPredictable yet sweet family story with some really good acting and some good characters (Toby is best) which started out interesting but lost steam by December and has been flat since. January episodes offer great contrast with pilot and early episodes. Writers seem out of steam at this point. Way too much stuff from the past suggesting there is no material for the present. And what was that last New Age retreat experience about? I wish you luck, maybe there is still time to turn it around?… Expand
  8. YoloSwag4Doge
    Apr 16, 2018
    2
    I'm always looking for more down to earth shows that are more representative of reality as opposed to over the top drama, but I found myself immediately disappointed with this is us. The formula is essentially to give us an unfortunate or sad, yet more or less relatable situation and then romanticize it in such a way that it depicts it as part of a harmonious world where the good comesI'm always looking for more down to earth shows that are more representative of reality as opposed to over the top drama, but I found myself immediately disappointed with this is us. The formula is essentially to give us an unfortunate or sad, yet more or less relatable situation and then romanticize it in such a way that it depicts it as part of a harmonious world where the good comes equally with the bad. In other words, "feel sad, but cheer up; because it's the bad that makes life beautiful". The result is a show that's both melodramatic and lofty in presuming to offer the audience with significant insights through dreamy hyperbole and emotionally poignant resolutions. It undeniably hits the feels for a number of people, but I firmly believe it to be a stretch to call the show an accurate depiction of real life for the majority of individuals. Not all hardships in life have silver linings. There are dark and unpleasant aspects of the human condition that This is Us fails to acknowledge beyond a flippant, cursory glance. The show continuously recedes into a display of fantasy rather than illustrate a world that can be often times cruel and unforgiving for no meaningful rhyme nor reason.… Expand
  9. notdanfoley
    Nov 16, 2017
    0
    Not a very good show- 0/10 stars. A few buddies at work were talking about it and it just sounds emotionally draining, I haven't actually seen the show. Go eagles, Trust the process!!!
  10. Dddebra
    Mar 14, 2019
    0
    This used to be my favorite show. But since the end of the show with Nicky, don’t know what has happened...I just know it has become more boring than I can stand.

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best TV Season of 2016
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#44 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#53 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Oct 6, 2016
    80
    There's so much, and so many, to love in This IS Us, which even at its corniest somehow becomes four-hanky popcorn TV. [10-23 Oct 2016, p.18]
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Sep 21, 2016
    80
    Fogelman's charmingly intricate pilot benefits from strong performances.
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  3. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Sep 21, 2016
    60
    Once you start looking at the individual characters’ storylines--Jack and Rebecca are going to be parents, Kate struggles with her weight, Kevin wants his acting career to have meaning, Randall tracks down his biological father-- they feel less like actual stories than like placeholders, characters to be filled in later. It’s hard to hold too much of this against the show when the characters are played by great actors, and when the pilot has a script as emotionally adroit [as] the one crafted by Dan Fogelman.
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