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This Is Us

2016 – 2022Show6 seasons105 episodesTV-14

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Metacritic767.7Rotten Tomatoes94%82%

A deeply moving, nostalgic drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 105 episodes · best: S2E14 "Super Bowl Sunday" 9.8

Episodes

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8.8
8.2
8.8

Story

This is real. This is love. This is life.

Follows the lives and families of three adults living and growing up in the United States of America in present and past times. As their paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday - and so much more than anyone would expect.

Feels like

  • Intergenerational Drama
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Heartwarming & Poignant
  • Character-Driven
  • Family Relationships
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Life's Struggles
  • Hopeful & Moving
  • Complex Narrative

Cast

24 of 672 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Olin, Glenn Steelman, Chris Koch
Written by
Laura Kenar, Eboni Freeman, Jon Dorsey
Produced by
Cathy Mickel Gibson, Nick Pavonetti, Vera Herbert
Music by
Siddhartha Khosla

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 20, 2016 · May 24, 2022 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 2016
Last aired
May 24, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 105 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
64 countries

Tropes

Mr. Fanservice, Rich Genius, Sibling Rivalry +9

  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Rich Genius
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Wham Shot
  • Well, This Is Not That Trope
  • Tragic Stillbirth
  • Thanksgiving Episode
  • Broke Episode
  • Take This Job and Shove It
  • Good Fortune from God
  • Retreaux
  • Wham Line

12 of 121 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream This Is Us?"

Questions about This Is Us

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream This Is Us?

HulufuboTVParamount+YouTube TVNBCSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, This Is Us streams on Hulu, fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV, and NBC, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is This Is Us worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 76).

Which season of This Is Us is best?

Seasons 1, 2, and 4, with an IMDb average of 8.8. Season 5 is the weakest at 8.2. The highest-rated episode is Super Bowl Sunday (season 2, episode 14) at 9.8, and the lowest is Forty: Part One (season 5, episode 1) at 7.5.

Is This Is Us okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSuicide themes

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch This Is Us?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is This Is Us plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does This Is Us use?

Mr. FanserviceRich GeniusSibling RivalryWham ShotWell, This Is Not That TropeTragic StillbirthThanksgiving EpisodeBroke EpisodeTake This Job and Shove ItGood Fortune from GodRetreauxWham Lineand 109 more

TV Tropes lists 121 tropes for it, including Mr. Fanservice, Rich Genius, and Sibling Rivalry.