This Is Us season 2 explained

Season Number:2
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Num Episodes:18
Network:NBC
Episode List:List of This Is Us episodes

The second season of the American television series This Is Us continues to follow the lives and connections of the Pearson family across several time periods. The season was produced by Rhode Island Ave. Productions, Zaftig Films, and 20th Century Fox Television, with Dan Fogelman, Isaac Aptaker, and Elizabeth Berger serving as showrunners.

A second and third season of This Is Us were ordered in January 2017, with production for season two beginning that July. The season stars an ensemble cast featuring Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Sullivan, Ron Cephas Jones, Jon Huertas, Alexandra Breckenridge, Niles Fitch, Logan Shroyer, Hannah Zeile, Mackenzie Hancsicsak, Parker Bates, Eris Baker, Faithe Herman, and Lonnie Chavis.

The second season, consisting of 18 episodes, aired from September 26, 2017, to March 13, 2018, on NBC. This Is Us served as the lead-out program for Super Bowl LII in February 2018 with the second season's fourteenth episode.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

See also: List of This Is Us episodes.

Production

Development

On January 18, 2017, NBC renewed the series for a second and third season of 18 episodes each, for a total of 36 additional episodes.[18] Dan Fogelman, Isaac Aptaker, and Elizabeth Berger served as the season's showrunners.[19]

Casting

Main cast members Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Sullivan, and Ron Cephas Jones returned from the first season as Jack Pearson, Rebecca Pearson, Randall Pearson, Kate Pearson, Kevin Pearson, Beth Pearson, Toby Damon, and William H. Hill, respectively. Jon Huertas and Alexandra Breckenridge, who recurred as Miguel and Sophie, respectively, throughout the first season, were subsequently promoted to the principal cast in the second season. Also promoted to series regulars are young actors Hannah Zeile as teenage Kate, Niles Fitch as teenage Randall, Logan Shroyer as teenage Kevin, Mackenzie Hancsicsak as young Kate, Parker Bates as young Kevin, Faithe Herman as Annie Pearson, and Eris Baker as Tess Pearson. Due to his conflicting role on White Famous, Lonnie Chavis (young Randall) was unable to be promoted to a series regular, but is credited with the main cast in episodes in which he appears.

In August 2017, Sylvester Stallone and Debra Jo Rupp were cast in guest starring roles.

Filming

The show was awarded over $9.9 million in tax incentives by the California Film Commission for its second season.[20] Production on the season began on July 11, 2017, in Los Angeles.[21]

Release

Broadcast

The second season was originally set to move to a Thursday timeslot, to anchor a new Must See TV lineup, alongside Will & Grace, Great News and Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders, with NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt explaining, "While this is a bit risky, there is a bigger case to be made about redoing Thursday night. If there is one show we could move, it would be this one."[22] However, on May 30, 2017, NBC decided to keep the series on Tuesdays at 9pm EST,[23] allowing it a run of 10 uninterrupted original episodes in the fall.[24]

The season aired from September 26, 2017, to March 13, 2018, on NBC in the United States,[25] and on CTV in Canada.[26] This Is Us served as the lead-out program for Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018.[27]

Reception

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 91% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.95/10, and an average episode score of 92%, based on 23 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "This is Us continues to tug at heartstrings with an emotional exploration of family that ensures viewers will want to keep the tissues close -- and their loved ones closer."[28]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)Result
2018NAACP Image AwardsOutstanding Drama SeriesThis Is Us[29]
Outstanding Actor in a Drama SeriesSterling K. Brown
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesSusan Kelechi Watson
Outstanding Writing in a Drama SeriesVera Herbert for "Still There"
Outstanding Performance by a YouthLonnie Chavis

References

General references

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'This Is Us': Alexandra Breckenridge, & Jon Huertas Upped To Series Regulars For Season 2 Of NBC Drama . Andreeva . Nellie . . June 28, 2017 . September 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170804114247/http://deadline.com/2017/06/this-is-us-alexandra-breckenridge-jon-huertas-promoted-series-regulars-season-2-nbc-drama-sophie-miguel-spoilers-1202116350/ . August 4, 2017 . mdy-all .
  2. Web site: 'This Is Us': 7 Young Actors Upped To Series Regulars For Season 2 Of NBC Drama . Petski . Denise . . June 30, 2017 . September 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170804115224/http://deadline.com/2017/06/this-is-us-six-young-actors-promoted-series-regulars-season-2-nbc-drama-1202122903/ . August 4, 2017 . mdy-all .
  3. Web site: 'This Is Us' Reveals Why William Never Contacted Randall. Coulston. John Connor. popculture.com. November 28, 2017. December 1, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171202053124/http://popculture.com/tv-shows/2017/11/28/this-is-us-william-randall/. December 2, 2017. live.
  4. Web site: Everything's Deja new for 'This Is Us' star Lyric Ross . Keveney . Bill . . November 6, 2017 . November 27, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171201045017/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2017/11/06/nbc-hit-this-is-us-lyric-ross-deja-sterling-k-brown/832778001/ . December 1, 2017 . live .
  5. This Is Us: That '70s Show star to play role in Randall's adoption plot. Snierson. Dan. Entertainment Weekly. August 17, 2017. January 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20171229145347/http://ew.com/tv/2017/08/17/this-is-us-season-2-that-70s-show-debra-jo-rupp-adoption/. December 29, 2017. live.
  6. This Is Us recap: 'Clooney'. Canfield. David. Entertainment Weekly. January 16, 2018. March 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023024/http://ew.com/recap/this-is-us-season-2-episode-12/2/. March 16, 2018. live.
  7. Web site: 'This Is Us' EP on Transracial Adoption, Kevin's Worsening Addiction and a Pearson Wedding . Turchiano . Danielle . . November 7, 2017 . November 9, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171108071933/http://variety.com/2017/tv/features/this-is-us-transracial-adoption-foster-care-kate-wedding-kevin-addiction-1202607059/ . November 8, 2017 . live .
  8. Web site: 'This Is Us' Season 2 Adds Sylvester Stallone in Guest Starring Role . Otterson . Joe . . August 3, 2017 . September 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170808232141/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/this-is-us-season-2-sylvester-stallone-1202515046/ . August 8, 2017 . mdy-all .
  9. Lost alum to guest on This Is Us . Snierson . Dan . . November 2, 2017 . November 2, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171102233028/http://ew.com/tv/2017/11/02/lost-alum-sam-anderson-this-is-us/ . November 2, 2017 . mdy-all .
  10. Web site: Kevin's Addiction Will Surely Signal New Revelations About Jack On 'This Is Us'. Blickley. Leigh. HuffPost. January 9, 2018. January 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180111110215/http://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/milo-ventimiglia-this-is-us-jack-kevin_us_5a4d05d6e4b06d1621bc75f9. January 11, 2018. live.
  11. This Is Us producer on that ominous clue about Jack's death: 'We are very close'. Snierson. Dan. Entertainment Weekly. January 16, 2018. January 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180118001251/http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/16/this-is-us-producer-jack-clooney/2/. January 18, 2018. live.
  12. Web site: There's a Very Slim Chance You Recognized Adult Tess on This Is Us. Nguyen. Stacey. PopSugar. February 6, 2018. February 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073516/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Who-Plays-Adult-Tess-Us-44553400. February 14, 2018. live.
  13. Web site: This Is Us Recap: 'We're Gonna Be OK'. Roots. Kimberly. TVLine. February 6, 2018. February 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180214014644/http://tvline.com/2018/02/06/this-is-us-recap-jack-funeral-season-2-episode-15/. February 14, 2018. live.
  14. Web site: This Is Us Recap: Deja's View. Roots. Kimberly. TVLine. March 6, 2018. March 8, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180307120520/https://tvline.com/2018/03/06/this-is-us-recap-season-2-episode-17-deja-story/. March 7, 2018. live.
  15. Web site: 'This Is Us' Season 2 Details: EP Dan Fogelman Talks; Sylvester Stallone To Guest Star – TCA. D'Alessandro. Anthony. Deadline Hollywood. August 3, 2017. September 4, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170807130215/http://deadline.com/2017/08/this-is-us-tca-1202141576/. August 7, 2017. mdy-all.
  16. Web site: Toby's Parents on This Is Us Are TV Legends. Harnick. Chris. E!. March 13, 2018. March 14, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180314011555/http://www.eonline.com/news/920441/toby-s-parents-on-this-is-us-are-tv-legends. March 14, 2018. live.
  17. Web site: Get to Know Beth's Cousin on This Is Us, Because You'll See a Lot of Her Next Season. Gibson. Kelsie. PopSugar. March 14, 2018. March 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180314232456/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Who-Plays-Beth-Cousin-Zoe-Us-44665737. March 14, 2018. live.
  18. News: This Is Us Renewed for Seasons 2 and 3 . . Roots . Kimberly . January 18, 2017 . January 18, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170118230010/http://tvline.com/2017/01/18/this-is-us-renewed-season-2-nbc/ . January 18, 2017 . live.
  19. Web site: 'This Is Us': Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger Named Co-Showrunners In New 20th TV Deal, 'HIMYM' Spinoff On Hold . Andreeva . Nellie . . March 6, 2017 . September 7, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170813011651/http://deadline.com/2017/03/this-is-us-isaac-aptaker-elizabeth-berger-co-showrunners-nbc-series-new-20th-tv-overall-deal-himym-spinoff-1202037636/ . August 13, 2017 . live .
  20. Web site: 'This Is Us' & 'Timeless' Among TV Projects Awarded California Tax Credits . Patten . Dominic . . June 29, 2017 . September 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170707202007/http://deadline.com/2017/06/timeless-this-is-us-swat-get-california-tax-credits-tv-1202121917/ . July 7, 2017 . mdy-all .
  21. This Is Us creator, stars reveal photos from first day of filming season 2 . Snierson . Dan . . July 11, 2017 . September 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170712045522/http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/11/this-is-us-season-2/ . July 12, 2017 . mdy-all .
  22. Web site: NBC Fall 2017 Schedule: 'This Is Us' Moves To Thursday To Anchor New Must See TV With 'Will & Grace', 'Blacklist' Relocates . Andreeva . Nellie . . May 14, 2017 . September 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170825124352/http://deadline.com/2017/05/nbc-fall-schedule-2017-upfronts-new-shows-this-is-us-the-blacklist-will-grace-rise-1202093073/ . August 25, 2017 . mdy-all .
  23. Web site: 'This Is Us' Will Stay On Tuesday As NBC Reverses Big Move, Tweaks Fall Schedule . Andreeva . Nellie . . May 30, 2017 . September 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170903174330/http://deadline.com/2017/05/this-is-us-returns-to-tuesday-nbc-fall-schedule-1202104586/ . September 3, 2017 . mdy-all .
  24. Web site: 'This Is Us': NBC's Jennifer Salke Says "Season 2 Will Be Incredible" – ATX . Blyth . Antonia . . June 9, 2017 . September 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170727020658/http://deadline.com/2017/06/this-is-us-nbc-jennifer-salke-season-2-1202110837/ . July 27, 2017 . mdy-all .
  25. Web site: NBC Sets Fall 2017 Premiere Dates: 'This Is Us', 'Will & Grace', 'The Voice' & More . Andreeva . Nellie . . June 19, 2017 . September 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170704072720/http://deadline.com/2017/06/nbc-fall-2017-premiere-dates-this-is-us-will-grace-the-voice-1202116057/ . July 4, 2017 . mdy-all .
  26. Web site: CTV and CTV Two Fall 2017 Premiere Dates Announced ### CTV is Home of Television's Most-Anticipated Debuts of the Year . . August 24, 2017 . September 2, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170902212155/http://www.bellmedia.ca/pr/press/ctv-and-ctv-two-fall-2017-premiere-dates-announced-ctv-is-home-of-televisions-most-anticipated-debuts-of-the-year/ . September 2, 2017 . live . mdy-all .
  27. Web site: 'This Is Us' To Air After the Super Bowl, Mulls Christmas Episode As It Faces Pre-emptions On New Night . Andreeva . Nellie . . May 14, 2017 . September 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170827094634/http://deadline.com/2017/05/this-is-us-to-super-bowl-christmas-episode-thursday-preemptions-1202093177/ . August 27, 2017 . mdy-all .
  28. Web site: This Is Us: Season 2. Rotten Tomatoes. January 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20171127001516/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/this_is_us/s02. November 27, 2017. live.
  29. Web site: NAACP Image Awards: 'Marshall,' 'Get Out,' 'Girls Trip' Dominate Film Nominations . THR Staff . 20 November 2017 . . 20 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040637/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2018-naacp-image-award-nominations-complete-list-1057758 . December 1, 2017 . live .

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