Kevin Pearson finally got his storyline and holy shit did Justin Hartley deliver.

Justin has undeniably shined in This Is Us, but Kevin’s story always took a backseat to Randall and Kate in season 1. I’ve been waiting for an episode like last night’s ever since episode one since Justin was the main reason I wanted to watch the show.

In a matter of 1 hour, I felt every emotion possible and it honestly felt like I was watching real life unfold instead of watching a TV show.

There were 3 pivotal moments that stood out to me in this episode.

1. The awards ceremony where Kevin imagined Jack presenting the award to him. Wow way to pull on my heartstrings. Kevin is finally letting go and letting his feelings out…he really misses his dad. (I’m so happy that Justin and Milo finally got to share a scene.)

2. The football field scene, the freaking spectacular football field scene. Justin left everything out on the field much like his character, Kevin. It was flawlessly done, extremely relatable, and absolutely heartbreaking.

3. Kevin begging for help and his dad’s necklace on the lawn outside Charlotte’s house. (In a way, his dad stopped him from getting more pills at the pharmacy and is now the reason he’s asking for help.) This is one of the most raw and genuine moments I have ever seen on TV. This scene broke me in every way possible with tears rolling down my face. I just wanted to give him a big hug!

“Damn it Charlotte, just give him his necklace back.”

Justin has a way of making you absolutely fall in love with every character he plays. (Yes, even Adam Newman on Young and the Restless.) If you haven’t fallen in love with Kevin Pearson yet, what in the world are you waiting for?

I can’t wait to see where this show takes Kevin next and all of the awards Justin will be winning for his exquisite work this season.

A few leftover thoughts from the episode.

I hate how the episode ended. This was Kevin’s time for attention and comfort.

Did Jack’s brother give him the infamous necklace in Vietnam?

Does the Pearson house fire have something to do with a blown fuse?

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