What Year Is This Is Us Flash Forward

Okay, picture this: you're comfy on the couch, snacks at the ready, and This Is Us is on. But wait! It's not just any episode; it's one of those mind-bending flash forwards!

Suddenly, everyone’s got a few extra wrinkles and maybe a strategically placed grey hair or two. The question buzzing through everyone's mind? "When exactly are we?!"

The Great Flash Forward Date Debate

Pinpointing the future timeline of This Is Us has been a national pastime, right up there with arguing about which Super Bowl commercial was best. We've all been there.

Remember those early glimpses? Everyone gathered at Kevin's super modern, slightly intimidating house for Rebecca. It felt like stepping into a futuristic catalogue!

But fear not, intrepid timeline detectives! The writers actually dropped some pretty hefty clues along the way.

Clue Number One: The Big Three's Age

Alright, let's dust off our elementary school math skills. We know Kevin, Kate, and Randall were born in 1980.

And we know that in the flash forwards, they're all celebrating a significant birthday milestone. That’s right, they’re roughly 65 years old in those scenes!

So, quick calculation: 1980 plus 65… that puts us squarely in the year 2045. Case closed! (Maybe…)

Clue Number Two: Deja's Medical School Graduation

Remember when Randall was beaming with pride at Deja's graduation? It was a truly heartwarming moment.

The timing of medical school is pretty standard. Typically, we are looking at 4 years. But, we also know she had a baby and took time away from school.

This aligns with the 2045 timeline. It would make sense for her to graduate and establish herself as a doctor around this time.

Clue Number Three: Technology That Doesn't Exist (Yet!)

Okay, so maybe this isn't a concrete clue, but it adds to the overall vibe. Kevin’s house, and the general feel of the flash forwards, hints at a world slightly more advanced than our own.

Think self-driving cars that actually work, and maybe even robot vacuum cleaners that don't just bump into walls. A girl can dream, right?

While not definitive proof, the subtle technological advancements nudge us further into the future, solidifying that 2045 feeling.

So, What's the Verdict?

Based on all available evidence (and a healthy dose of guesswork), the This Is Us flash forwards are most likely set in the year 2045.

Now, there might be a margin of error. Maybe the writers threw in a red herring or two just to keep us on our toes.

But hey, even if we're off by a year or two, the important thing is that we had fun trying to figure it out together, right?

So next time you're watching This Is Us, and you're transported to the future, just remember: you're probably hanging out in 2045 with the Pearson clan. Enjoy the ride!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go research robot vacuum cleaners. Gotta prepare for 2045!