This is Us: Hopes for Season 2

I truly am a glutton for punishment. Upon finishing the first season of This is Us for a second time, some ideas came to mind as what the writers should try and focus on in Season 2.

1. Stop making Kevin such a jacka**

I will admit, that my first viewing of This is Us did not find me liking Kevin. He was egotistical, vain and annoying. I found little sympathy for him during the first half of the series. Compared to some of the more serious storylines his left me a little cold. That feeling started to thaw when we were introduced to his ex-wife Sophie. That made me like him just a little bit.

I hope that when season two kicks in that we find that he has evolved into someone who has a little bit more depth.

2. Kate is a person.Not a number on a scale.

Please give Kate a storyline that doesn't involve her weight. There is more to a woman than her dress size and Chrissy Metz who plays Kate has proven that she can do so much more. A well-rounded character arc is all that I'm asking.

3. Jack is not flawless. He is human.

This kinda blends in with Kate's story. Jack has been portrayed as being the perfect dad, husband, friend etc. That's awesome. But it doesn't happen in real life. He has to have some sort of flaw otherwise I'm not going to believe in him anymore.

I could go on, but these were some of the glaring ones that I saw. I can't wait for This Is Us to return on September 26th on NBC.

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