This Is Us Season 1
Overview
This Is Us is a 2016 family drama television series created by Dan Fogelman for NBC. The first season follows the Pearson family across multiple timelines. The show is known for its emotional storytelling, its complex characters, and its twist endings. The main characters are Jack Pearson (Milo Ventimiglia), a loving, hardworking father; Rebecca Pearson (Mandy Moore), his wife, a talented singer; and their three children: Kevin (Justin Hartley), a handsome, struggling actor; Kate (Chrissy Metz), a woman who is struggling with her weight and her self-esteem; and Randall (Sterling K. Brown), a successful businessman who was adopted as a baby. The first season reveals that Jack dies in a fire. The show is a meditation on family, grief, and the passage of time. It was a massive critical and commercial success, earning numerous awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Sterling K. Brown. The show is a must-see for anyone who loves a good, emotional family drama.
