The heartwarming drama 'This Is Us' is now available to stream for free on Channel 4, with viewers hailing it as 'beautiful in all forms' and 'the best show ever.' The series follows the lives of married couple Rebecca and Jack Pearson and their three children across multiple time frames, making it a hit for fans of family-focused shows like 'Brothers & Sisters' and 'Parenthood.'
Plot and Cast
Centered on Rebecca and Jack (played by Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia), the story begins on Jack's 36th birthday when they welcome triplets. The narrative then jumps between different periods, showing the early years of their marriage and the adult lives of their children—Kevin (Justin Hartley), Kate (Chrissy Metz), and Randall (Sterling K. Brown)—each dealing with their own baggage from childhood. 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.
Streaming Details
'This Is Us' originally aired for six seasons from 2016 to 2022, concluding with an emotional finale that left viewers in tears. After Hulu acquired US rights, the series later appeared on Disney+ and Amazon Prime. Now, all 106 episodes are available for free on Channel 4, making it ideal for a summer binge—though tissues are recommended.
Critical and Audience Reception
The show holds a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it 'sensational.' The Post NZ described it as 'the family dynamic you loved in Parenthood, meets the emotionally crippling storylines of Grey's Anatomy. Soppy drama at its very best.' Audiences have also shared their praise online. One IMDb user wrote: 'This show is able to make you laugh in joy, sob, and smile every single episode! Great actors, deserves 10/10.' Another added: 'The best show. I can't explain what this show means to me. This is not just a show it's a life. I recommend everyone to watch this.' A third said: 'The most beautiful depiction of love in all of its forms. Emotional,' while someone else simply shared: 'A complete masterpiece. No notes.' A fifth viewer echoed: 'I have seen all the good shows out there, but this one is not comparable. It is by far the best of all time. How they have written each character is outstanding. Each episode is better than the previous one.'
