This is Really Us: : what the Hit TV Show Teaches Us About Faith, Hope and Lif

On September 20, 2016, viewers tuned in to a new drama called This Is Us, a seemingly mundane drama about five characters in different stages of life. By the show’s end, viewers learn the characters’ lives intersect in unpredictable ways again. After the first episode, audiences were buzzing with joy about the superb storytelling, relatability of the characters, and unique plot twists.

But this show is more than just any drama. The show asks an important question to both Christians and non-Christians alike: Is this really us?