All 106 episodes of the beloved US drama This Is Us are now streaming for free on Channel 4, giving viewers the chance to binge the tear-jerking series.
Plot and Cast
The show, which first aired in 2016, follows the Pearson family across multiple timelines. Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia star as parents Rebecca and Jack, while Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz, and Sterling K. Brown portray their children Kevin, Kate, and Randall in the present day. The narrative weaves between their adult lives and flashbacks to their childhood.
Kevin and Kate are the surviving triplets, born six weeks premature on Jack's 26th birthday in 1980; their brother was stillborn. The couple adopts Randall, an African American boy born the same day. In the present, Randall meets his biological father, Kate struggles with body image, and Kevin fights for acting respect.
The ensemble cast also includes Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Sullivan, Ron Cephas Jones, Jon Huertas, Alexandra Breckenridge, Eris Baker, Faithe Herman, Melanie Liburd, and Lyric Ross.
Critical Acclaim and Fan Reactions
The series aired six seasons from 2016 to 2022, ending with an emotional finale. It holds a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Fan reviews on IMDb describe it as "remarkable" and "the best show on TV," with one viewer noting it "literally had me reaching for the tissues minutes in." Another called it "the most beautiful depiction of love in all of its forms."
Free Streaming and Podcast
Previously available on Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon Prime, This Is Us is now free on Channel 4. Fans can also enjoy the official rewatch podcast That Was Us, hosted by Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan, who explore themes like loss, grief, adoption, and substance abuse. Moore said in 2024: "The Pearsons' stories may have ended after six seasons, but ours continue on so why not keep doing life together?" Sullivan added: "It all started with a simple coffee meet-up with Sterling. We realized there was much more to explore and share."
