The series “This Is Us” arrives in full on Disney+, and it’s absolutely not to be missed.
Premiering in 2016 and created by Dan Fogelman, This Is Us is an American drama-comedy that follows the everyday life of the seemingly ordinary Pearson family across multiple generations. Warm, often heartbreaking, and remarkably affecting, the show has left a lasting impression—so much so that AlloCiné users still rate it an astonishing 4.4 out of 5, nearly a decade after it first aired.
With the entire series now available on Disney+, we want to explain to those lucky viewers who haven’t yet watched why they should prepare a lot (and we mean a lot) of tissues as they accompany Kevin, Randall, Kate, Jack, and Rebecca through their lives.
A series unlike any other
The creative core of This Is Us can be summed up in one word: empathy. Dan Fogelman set out to tell a family story in the most universal way possible so that almost any viewer can see a piece of themselves reflected in one of the characters. The intention is to connect rather than to astonish.
There are no detectives, surgeons, soldiers, or caped crusaders here: the Pearsons are ordinary people, and their narrative could be the story of any family. That choice is noteworthy in the landscape of American television, which often spotlights protagonists with extraordinary roles or lives—police officers, doctors, or other authority figures whose experiences are far removed from the average viewer’s day-to-day. American TV frequently celebrates larger-than-life heroes, and it’s precisely because it refuses that pattern that This Is Us stands out.
More akin to many Korean dramas—where characters tend to be everyday people like students or office workers—This Is Us tells a story that feels personal and therefore resonates on a deeper emotional level. Beautifully acted and frequently devastating, the series treats life’s hardships with a soothing tenderness that comforts without ever lapsing into sentimentality. Yes, you will cry—and some of those tears will feel wonderfully cathartic.
The series This Is Us is available on Disney+.
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My name is Alex Carter, a journalist with a deep passion for independent cinema, alternative music, and contemporary art. A University of California, Berkeley journalism graduate, I’ve honed my expertise through film reviews, artist profiles, and features on emerging cultural trends. My goal is to uncover unique stories, shine a light on underrepresented talents, and explore the impact of art on our society. Follow me on SuperBoxOffice.com for insightful analysis and captivating discoveries from the entertainment world.