Okay, Let's Talk About *That* Episode of *This Is Us*
Season 2, Episode 13. Remember it? It's called "That'll Be The Day." Some call it heartbreaking. I call it… slightly predictable?
Before We Get Attacked...
Look, I love the Pearsons. I really do. I've cried right along with them. But sometimes, the *This Is Us* formula feels a little *too* perfected.
You know the drill: build up the emotion, sprinkle in some flashbacks, and BAM! Instant tears. It's practically a science at this point.
The Slow Cooker: Villain or Victim?
Oh, the infamous slow cooker! It’s basically public enemy number one after this episode aired. Seriously, I bet slow cooker sales plummeted.
But here's my controversial opinion: It's just a kitchen appliance! A faulty one, sure, but still. Let's not blame the inanimate object for everything.
Did it indirectly cause the fire? Yes. Did it have malicious intent? I doubt it. My toaster oven is more suspicious, honestly.
Jack: A Hero, We Get It!
Jack Pearson. The ultimate dad. The paragon of virtue. The guy everyone wishes was their father. We know, we know!
He's heroic, rescuing people from the fire. But even heroes can be a little...much sometimes, right? Is it just me?
He's always so perfect. I'm waiting for the episode where Jack forgets to put gas in the car or burns dinner. Just a little imperfection, please!
Rebecca: The Underrated MVP
While everyone is fawning over Jack, let's give it up for Rebecca. Seriously, she deserves a medal (and maybe a really long nap).
She’s the glue holding that family together. And she always seems to get the short end of the emotional stick.
Rebecca is a resilient queen. And I appreciate her realistic reactions in the face of utter chaos.
The Aftermath: We Saw It Coming, Didn't We?
The ending. The hospital. The grief. We all knew where this was headed. It was a masterclass in dramatic irony.
Did I cry? Maybe a little. Okay, a lot. But part of me was also thinking, "Yep, there it is. The moment we've been dreading."
The show did it well, of course. But the predictability made it slightly less impactful for me. Unpopular opinion? Probably.
Let's Talk About Nicky (Briefly)
Okay, the reveal of Nicky being alive was interesting, even if it felt a bit shoehorned in. Was it a shock? Not really.
We always knew there was more to that story. Plus, TV shows love a good "long-lost relative" plot twist.
I'm curious to see how they handle his character moving forward. But I'm also slightly skeptical.
Final Thoughts (Before the Hate Comments Roll In)
Look, I'm not saying "That'll Be The Day" is a bad episode. It's well-acted, well-directed, and emotionally resonant.
I'm just saying that, for me, it felt a little too predictable. A little too "perfectly engineered" to make us cry.
Maybe I'm just becoming immune to the *This Is Us* formula. Or maybe I'm just a cold-hearted monster. What do you think?
