Families are complicated. Even the most beautiful leaves on that family tree have a rough scratchy side. And, even still, what would we do without them? Take the Pearsons on This Is Us: dysfunction and all, don’t you wish that could be your family? Raise your hand if you want Mandy Moore to be your mom!
In any case, This Is Us wouldn’t be the hit it is if people didn’t relate to it and one underlying theme of the series is family secrets. We’ve all been there: your mom or dad or grandma or grandpa has a story and it shakes your worldview. Who are these people?! How could you possibly be related to them?!
These are big questions. And we’re here to get you through learning about insane family secrets with some sweet cinematherapy. So grab your journal and maybe even a box of tissues, and Watch This Now.