When Will Last Episode Of This Is Us Air

So, When Does This Is Us Finally...End?

Let's be honest. We've all asked ourselves this question. Maybe even yelled it at the TV. I know I have.

The show is great, don't get me wrong! But even the best chocolate cake gets old after, like, a million slices, right?

The Official Answer (Which Might Be a Lie)

Officially, the last episode of This Is Us aired May 24, 2022. Yes, already over!

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But here's my totally unpopular opinion: it ended way, way before that. Like, at least two seasons before.

Okay, okay, hear me out! This isn't hate. It's just... realism about TV show lifespans.

My Unpopular Opinion: It Should Have Ended Sooner

Remember those early seasons? The perfectly crafted tear-jerkers? The mystery and intrigue?

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We were hooked! We needed tissues in bulk. We were texting our siblings every Tuesday.

But somewhere along the line, the plot started to... meander. Tangents became the main road. Characters started doing things that felt... random.

Did we really need that entire side story about Nicky's love life? I mean, good for him, but still.

The Tear-Jerking Fatigue is Real

Look, I love a good cry as much as the next person. A well-placed sad song can get me every time.

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But This Is Us started feeling like it was trying too hard to make us weep. Like, "Quick, someone stub their toe! Time for a montage!"

By the end, I think a lot of us were experiencing "tear-jerking fatigue." We were emotionally exhausted.

Maybe They Should Have Pulled a Seinfeld

Remember Seinfeld? They went out on top! Still hilarious, still relevant, just... done.

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Imagine if Dan Fogelman, the creator, had said, "Okay, five seasons. We're telling the story. Then we're out."

Think how tight and impactful those five seasons could have been! Less filler, more killer moments.

But Hey, It Was Still a Good Ride (For a While)

Let's be fair. This Is Us gave us some amazing moments. Mandy Moore's performance as Rebecca was phenomenal.

And who can forget the "Big Three" growing up? We felt like we were part of their family.

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Ultimately, the show's message of love, family, and resilience resonated with a lot of people. That's something to celebrate.

So, Did It Really End in 2022?

In my heart, This Is Us ended when the storytelling started to feel less authentic. Maybe season three? Season four, tops.

The later seasons were like a well-meaning but slightly overstayed houseguest. You're glad they came, but you're also kind of relieved when they leave.

But hey, that's just my opinion. And opinions, like really long TV show runs, are definitely subjective.