For THIS IS US, Fogelman and his writing team have figured out a formula that works gangbusters: introduce and establish the characters, then tease the ensuing years in the final minutes.
It's intriguing to watch the acting desire of Toby right up against the spoiled, narcissistic, entitled attitude of Kevin -- who obviously doesn't know how good he has it, or how short two years actually is.
The character and backstory being crafted for Kate is astonishing and Chrissy Metz is perfect at every step.
Dialogue can be a little expository, but this is network TV. Even story lines for secondary characters are excellent, and those characters receive situations in which they can respond and shape themselves into realistic forms.
It's intriguing to watch the acting desire of Toby right up against the spoiled, narcissistic, entitled attitude of Kevin -- who obviously doesn't know how good he has it, or how short two years actually is.
The character and backstory being crafted for Kate is astonishing and Chrissy Metz is perfect at every step.
Dialogue can be a little expository, but this is network TV. Even story lines for secondary characters are excellent, and those characters receive situations in which they can respond and shape themselves into realistic forms.