After watching last nights episode, I'm ready to step back.

Where can this show go from here?

We already know what is going to happen in the future.

All stories are resolved. There is nothing left really.

We know what fucked up Kate, Randall and Kevin.

Kevin got cleaned up, found his roots, found his family, had a baby.

Kate had her second kid, confronted her past.

Randall is doing emotional work, found his path and learned about his mothers story

Becca is good with Miguel

We know how Jack died. We know what fucked up Jack.



aint much else to do.

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people on my timeline break down in tears.

No Thanks

R.I.P. Loud But Wrong Guy
Dec 29th 2009 - Dec 17th 2017

"Get ready....for your blessing....."
"Bury me by my Grand-Grand and when you can come follow me"

and then the remote acted up and she screamed “not today, you will not make me cry right now”

turned the tv off and back on..

it was still playing

had to reboot the firestick.

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

I love this show..

but I can only do a few episodes at a time.

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

Once they told the story of Jack's death and the immediate fall out, all of the mystery and wonder of what happened that started the moment Becca showed up to Randall's house (in present time) with Miguel and Kate revealed Jack's ashes vanished, and at this point there is nothing in the past (big 3 growing up as kids, teens) is interesting anymore. They used to do a much better job at linking past and present storylines, now the big 3 growing up scenes really add nothing to the story. I'm intrigued in a few open questions based on what I imagine will be the series finale at Becca's deathbed, but I also don't care at all about Kate's kids stories in the future (or Kevin's for that matter).

A few stories I'm still interested in: how Becca and Miguel became a thing (they teased this with Miguel sliding in Becca's FB DM's but haven't shown anything since), Nicky (I'd like to see what he was doing between Jack cutting him off post-'Nam and Kevin finding him), what leads to Toby being alone and potentially in some hospital in the future as well as him being surprised the Pearson's wanted him at the house (have to assume him and Kate divorce at some point), what made Jack's dad go from a great dad to alcoholic P.O.S., and Randall/Malik's mentor/mentee relationship.

What I don't need any more of: Randall's origin and his shit in general (besides the aforementioned Malik stuff), Kate being over-dramatic anytime anything good or bad happens (they've toned this down a bit over the last few seasons thankfully)

All in all this show feels like a 4-season series that got extended to 6, and the writers are doing their best to stretch the last few season into twice as many hours. They hooked me in til the end with the sneak peaks of the future, but if it weren't for already getting a taste than I may have checked out by now. Last season was great, a return to form after the abysmal 3rd season, and while the 5th is finally starting to pick up a bit, it's still far from it's peak.

They have really just leaned in to silly twists.

Nick is alive!

Randall's mom was alive!

etc

Or trying to pump fake the audience into something bad that isn't going to happen- Randal Beth divorce, Kevin Randall never speaking again, ol girl not giving up her baby, etc.

Shit isn't fooling anyone.


I mean, trying to trick the audience has always been the show's style with varying degrees of success, but it has gotten straight silly at this point.


I'm waiting for the reveal that the third triplet actually lived or they have another sibling they just conveniently haven't shown yet.


And the random deep talks with complete strangers are straight up cringe at this point. Who the fuck pours their heart out to someone they literally just met? Shit is getting worse by the episode.


I'm also disappointed that Randall's daughters have been completely cast aside.

At this point I'm just tuning in for the performances, which are still great. I don't care how Miguel and Mandy Moore got together. I never thought the Kevin Randall beef was going to last. I guess I'm sort of curious if something actually happens to Kate/Toby, but I imagine that is just another pump fake.

"Get ready....for your blessing....."
"Bury me by my Grand-Grand and when you can come follow me"

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has the right amount of sadness, jokes, real ass Blackness and love that makes me smile and get misty af.

but I binged because it was too real

and yes, all these fools are flawed as hell but thats the beauty of it.

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

They touched on it a few seasons ago, but I don't recall them going too deep with it.

writers tell stories and reveal them over time

that's what this show has always been

just cuz YOU don't know what else there is doesn't mean there "aint much else to do"

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"But rest assured, in my luxurious house built on the backs of people darker than me, I am sipping fine scotch and scoffing at how stupid you are." - bshelly

hooks to make you ask "dang, ok, so whats going to happen next?"

the past maybe 7 episodes seem to have left that out of the equation. there is no set up for what comes. I mean...Toby might die, who the fuck knows. They wrote themselves into a corner. Who in the cast still has a gaping unresolved hole that hasnt been explored yet?

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that's understandable

i tend to approach it from a place of "am i enjoying each episode?"

overwhelming, every week, my answer is yes.

very few things i watch move me to tears...yet this show consistently does. that's a beautiful thing, imo...i laugh out loud, talk back to the screen, etc...no other show has that kinda impact on me.

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"But rest assured, in my luxurious house built on the backs of people darker than me, I am sipping fine scotch and scoffing at how stupid you are." - bshelly

...and that includes Miguel.

I couldn't finish the "Kevin walks off set" episode because it ran too close to the capitol rioters - white people doing whatever the hell they want and fucking everyone else in the process. I'm so over that shit, I couldn't watch an episode of TV featuring it.

I have a 400 year old chip on my shoulder.

>I couldn't finish the "Kevin walks off set" episode because it
>ran too close to the capitol rioters - white people doing
>whatever the hell they want and fucking everyone else in the
>process. I'm so over that shit, I couldn't watch an episode of
>TV featuring it.

you really connecting a real life violent insurrection and attempted coup with a fictional dude walking off a fictional movie set?

wauw...

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"But rest assured, in my luxurious house built on the backs of people darker than me, I am sipping fine scotch and scoffing at how stupid you are." - bshelly

Kevin episode wasn't worth watching.

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just curious

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It's picked up in the last few weeks, I even liked Randall's mother's episode even though I though the "SHE DIDN'T DIE THAT DAY LIKE YOU THOUGHT!" real was dumb af.

The casting for future Deja might be the best future/past castings they've done, in a show that bats a HIGH percentage when it comes to that stuff. I knew who it was a few seconds into the scene with her in the car, the facial expressions and the way she spoke was nearly identical to teenage Deja.

This show could be the new General Hospital...

So many good Characters...

You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

The Nicky ep especially was great.

they took a secondary/ not so main character; fleshed him out, and knocked it out the park in 43 minutes. then came back and styled on us with the whole Miguel/Nicky showdown






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"Get ready....for your blessing....."
"Bury me by my Grand-Grand and when you can come follow me"

Randall let Kevin get away with way too much in that conversation

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"But rest assured, in my luxurious house built on the backs of people darker than me, I am sipping fine scotch and scoffing at how stupid you are." - bshelly

most of the times these conversations never have a resolution. Just a lot of venting...

You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.

>most of the times these conversations never have a
>resolution. Just a lot of venting...
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was just having a very REAL conversation with my cousin and we got interrupted by his 5 year old granddaughter. sometimes you don't get to a true stopping point


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while it was playing..

basically, she was thrown off how I can relate to Kevin’s frustration. We used to have foster kids come thru and the one who stayed the longest is like family to me even tho it was only 2 or 3 years in the same house.

His younger sister had issues so she had to go. None of that really mattered tho, all I was worried about was this dude trailing along and having to make him feel like family.

I just wanted my time to shine.. lol. So of course I said and did a few things that were fucked up but I was a teenager trying to figure out where my life was going and why I couldn’t have 1 fucking year to myself. My sisters had kids early so I was always babysitting and shit and now I have another kid to “look after”


Now Kevin and Randalls shit is loaded and racially charged at times.. but I get why Kevin is so fucking selfish and shallow at times.

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

i've been in convos like that and i hate them

imagine if its your boss

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-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

you might actually enjoy it

if you don't, fine but damn at least humor her and watch a few lol


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"But rest assured, in my luxurious house built on the backs of people darker than me, I am sipping fine scotch and scoffing at how stupid you are." - bshelly

Ive watched while she's watching and have been somewhat interested in some of the story lines. But i have zero interest in going back and watching from the beginning.

-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.

Is that? She's doing what? Wooooww...

This last season is gonna be so dope

some people are saying its going to be a spin and dude isn’t her husband but ionno..

unless they are renewing vows that’s just... hmm, okay.

my wife watched the episode where Beth’s Dance studio failed and lost it. That was how it happened with covid and dance classes at Charlotte Ballet. 12 kids.. then 6 kids.. then 3 kids.

Our stories are so similar to Beth and Randle its scary.

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

Kevin clearly says something to dude about being his new brother-in-law.

That was gut-wrenching, watching her studio fail. The talk Rebecca had with her though?? Real tears.

Toby has too much self-doubt to be with a Pearson. I never liked him but I feel bad for him. Those 6 months I went without a job damn near killed me, so I get it.




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I feel him tho.. no gig, you really start looking for opportunities anywhere you can get them.

Just always felt like Kate was looking for a reason for it not to work.

Her and Kevin seem toxic when it comes to relationships.

Jack and ole girl raised some needy ass kids.

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

even though the show is in real time, it felt like the siblings and other characters had to resolve the past to live in the present.

in some ways this was a deeper season than the others because the characters were all doing the work and becoming whole.

you know what fucks me up...is that i was exactly 33/34 when the show started and I'm now 40 like the siblings. I also now have a family.

The other thing that fucks me up, is realizing the difference place where the siblings and myself are vs. the place where Becca and Miguel are is just 20 something years. Jesus.

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Ending it with next season was a good decision. Gotta wrap everything up

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