‘This Is Us’: Stars & Creator React to Emotional Series Finale
The Pearson family said their final goodbyes on Tuesday night as the NBC drama This Is Us came to a close in an emotional series finale.
Before and during the final episode, the show’s creator, Dan Fogelman, and many of its stars shared farewell messages on social media. “I hope tonight satisfies and leaves you thinking, and feeling, and even smiling,” wrote Fogelman. “I hope it makes you feel as full as your response to the show has made us feel, all these years. Thank you for taking this train ride with us. It’s been the trip of a lifetime.”
A little note to those who watched. #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/r0GOwXK6pw
— Dan Fogelman (@Dan_Fogelman) May 24, 2022
As the episode reached its conclusion, other This Is Us personalities took to social media to thank the fans and fellow cast and crew.
“Thank you, thank you, from the bottom of our sweet R&B hearts for being on this journey with us and sharing yours in the process. We love you! Yours truly, R&B,” wrote Sterling K. Brown and on-screen wife Susan Kelechi Watson in a joint Instagram statement.
Brown also tweeted his love to his co-stars Chrissy Metz and Justin Hartley, writing, “I love you guys so damn much! It’s been an absolute pleasure to be your brother! Let’s all go do wonderful things, & if you need anything, I’m here! Ta ta for now!”
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To my brother and sister, @justinhartley & @ChrissyMetz I love you guys so damn much! It’s been an absolute pleasure to be your brother! Let’s all go do wonderful things, & if you need anything, I’m here! Ta ta for now! #Big3 #ThisIsUs #WeDidSomethingGood🥹
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) May 25, 2022
Mandy Moore made her goodbye by quoting a line from her character Rebecca Pearson, who passed away in last week’s penultimate episode.
“As we close out the final chapter, let me leave you with this,” said Moore. “‘Take the risks. Make the big moves, even if they’re small moves. Forge ahead with your lives in any and every direction that moves you. I’m asking you to be fearless.’ – Rebecca Pearson.”
As we close out the final chapter, let me leave you with this…”Take the risks. Make the big moves, even if they’re small moves. Forge ahead with your lives in any and every direction that moves you. I’m asking you to be fearless.” – Rebecca Pearson #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/hlQ43UqR8F
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) May 25, 2022
Chris Sullivan, who plays Toby Damon on the hit show, said, “What matters is who you do life with and we’re so glad we’ve been able to spend the last 6 years/seasons of life with each other, and with YOU.”
Meanwhile, one of the show’s writers, Elan Mastai, added, “It’s been a pleasure and privilege to help tell this story with such an incredible team of writers, cast, and crew.”
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Tonight is the final episode of #ThisIsUs. It’s been a pleasure and privilege to help tell this story with such an incredible team of writers, cast, and crew. pic.twitter.com/5URI1URux8
— Elan Mastai (@elanmastai) May 24, 2022
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I’m going to miss seeing these faces every day. #Big3 #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/AMhIqsYIE4
— Justin Hartley (@justinhartley) May 25, 2022
Okay.
Pencils down now.
I will miss all of this very much. It’s been an absolute pleasure. #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/AEMu7WEGu7
— Dan Fogelman (@Dan_Fogelman) May 25, 2022
First day of filming –> Last day of filming #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/2bjrQX637I
— Caitlin Thompson (@CaitwithaC) May 24, 2022
Final scene we shot with Milo.
True story: after two-seasons of dealing with screaming babies in every timeline, this child ended things by sitting contentedly in Milo’s arms like this for the entire scene. #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/DDBmOYYtbd
— Dan Fogelman (@Dan_Fogelman) May 24, 2022
Kate and Madison forever ❤️ #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/2ZcGQclWOy
— Caitlin Thompson (@CaitwithaC) May 24, 2022
For those who don’t know, many of these scenes were shot over three and a half years ago! Shout out to @LonnieChavis @theparkerbates & @MHancsicsak (the fellas now have deeper voices than me)! #ThisIsUs
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) May 25, 2022
It has been a true honor to inhabit this character for 6 seasons & tell this story w/ these beautiful people. When we met these characters their lives were already well under way. After we leave them, their lives will continue on in our hearts, minds and imaginations. #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/Zonb83U2bx
— Chris Sullivan (@SullivanTweet) May 25, 2022
One more time for the people in the back!!! BIG 3!!!✊🏿 #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/ehCSDD5CxN
— Sterling K Brown (@SterlingKBrown) May 25, 2022
Today we celebrate our final episode.
Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane and look back at the #ThisIsUs writers room from all SIX SEASONS.
Thank you for being part of our family.
Season 1 pic.twitter.com/DiDErd4Gph
— ThisIsUsWriters (@ThisIsUsWriters) May 24, 2022
I’m so proud of @NBCThisisUs.
What the world needs now, and always, is love.
Lots and lots of it.
We tried to put a little bit into the world.
Thank you so much, @Dan_Fogelman.
Thank you so much to all of you who watched for being there.
Onward.— Ken Olin (@kenolin1) May 25, 2022
That was us.
Thank you for watching these incredible past six seasons with us and for joining us on this unforgettable journey. #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/k1Hh3ToeJF
— This Is Us (@NBCThisisUs) May 25, 2022
