Was There A New This Is Us Last Night

Wait, Was I Supposed to Cry Last Night?

Did anyone else wake up this morning and think, "Huh, didn't feel the usual 'This Is Us' induced emotional hangover"? Me too! It's a common feeling these days.

Let's face it, Mondays used to be synonymous with ugly crying. Remember those days? Now? Crickets. Or maybe just the sound of my cat demanding breakfast.

The Great Pearson-less Void

So, was there a new episode of 'This Is Us' last night? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind...and also plastered all over the internet.

Nope. No new tears. No new family drama. Just another Monday. Feels weird, right?

I almost miss the predictable sadness. Almost. Keyword: almost.

Okay, unpopular opinion alert! Are we really missing the weekly emotional rollercoaster? I mean, I loved the Pearsons, don't get me wrong.

But after six seasons, my tear ducts needed a break. They were starting to unionize.

My Hot Take on Post-Pearson Life

Look, 'This Is Us' was amazing. It made us feel things. It made us call our moms.

But let's be honest: sometimes the drama felt a little...manufactured? Like they had a checklist of sad things to accomplish each episode.

Divorce? Check. Illness? Check. Flashbacks that make you question your own childhood? Double check!

So, maybe, just maybe, a little Pearson-less Monday isn't the worst thing in the world. Hear me out!

We can finally watch something else without the guilt of abandoning the Pearson family in their time of need. We are free! (To binge-watch reality TV. No judgment).

Finding Your New TV Therapy

Of course, the absence of 'This Is Us' leaves a void. What will fill it? 'The Bachelor'? Probably.

Maybe we can all collectively decide on a new show to cry over. Any suggestions?

Something with puppies? Or maybe just a documentary about onions. That'll do it.

The point is, life goes on. Even without Jack, Rebecca, and all the rest. Shocking, I know.

And who knows? Maybe someday they'll reboot 'This Is Us'. Then we can all dust off our tissues and relive the magic (and the heartbreak).

Embrace the Empty Monday

So, next Monday, when you instinctively reach for the remote expecting another dose of Pearson family problems...don't.

Instead, go outside! Call a friend! Organize your sock drawer! Do anything but wallow in the absence of a TV show.

Unless, of course, you really, really miss it. Then, by all means, re-watch an old episode and cry your heart out. I won't judge.

But me? I'm enjoying the newfound freedom. The freedom to choose my own Monday night drama.

And honestly? That drama usually involves deciding what to order for dinner. Much less emotionally taxing.

So, to answer the original question: No, there wasn't a new 'This Is Us' last night. And maybe, just maybe, that's okay.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to find a documentary about baby seals. I need something to fill the void.

It's not quite the same as 'This Is Us', but hey, at least I won't have to explain to my coworkers why my eyes are puffy on Tuesday morning. Small victories, people. Small victories.