How Many Seasons Is There Of This Is Us

Okay, let's talk This Is Us. The show that made us ugly cry. The show that raided our tissue boxes. The show that everyone and their grandma watched.

But how many seasons were there, really? The official answer is six. But hear me out…

Six Seasons? Or Was It Just One Long, Emotional Rollercoaster?

Officially, yes, six seasons. But let's be honest. Did each season feel distinctly different? Or did it feel like one giant, interconnected story?

I'm going with the latter. And I’m betting some of you agree with my unpopular opinion.

The Time Jumps: Blurring the Lines

This Is Us loved a good time jump. Past, present, future, you name it. They bounced around like a ping pong ball.

This constant shifting made it hard to separate the seasons in my brain. Everything just blended together into one big, heartwarming, yet heartbreaking, tapestry.

Remember trying to keep track of which timeline we were in? It was a workout for the brain, for sure!

Recurring Themes: The Pearson Family Saga

Each season tackled heavy themes. Family, loss, love, and addiction. These weren't just sprinkled in; they were the main course.

These themes weren't neatly wrapped up each season. They carried over, evolved, and deepened. Making it feel like one continuous narrative.

Basically, the Pearson family's problems were like that one friend who always has drama. It never ends!

My (Slightly Crazy) Theory

Here's my wild take: This Is Us was actually one really long season. Split into six parts for our viewing convenience.

Think of it like a mega-movie. Or a really, really long miniseries. That's how my brain processed it, anyway.

Anyone else feel like they aged five years during the show's run? It was that emotionally impactful!

Consider the Evidence:

Remember Jack Pearson? His death haunted every single season. He was a constant presence, even in flashbacks and memories.

Rebecca's journey with Alzheimer's disease was another throughline. It wasn’t neatly resolved in one season. It was a slow, agonizing decline.

And what about the Big Three – Kate, Kevin, and Randall? Their individual struggles and triumphs were intertwined throughout the entire show.

Ultimately, Does It Even Matter?

Okay, okay, I know there were technically six seasons. I can read. But my point is this: This Is Us told one sweeping story.

It was a story about family, love, loss, and the human condition. And it grabbed us from the very first episode.

So, whether you think it was six seasons or one mega-season, we can all agree on one thing: This Is Us left a mark. A tear-stained, emotionally raw mark.

And I'm not crying, you're crying! (Okay, maybe I'm crying a little).

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go find my box of tissues. And maybe rewatch the whole "one long season" again. For research purposes, of course!