This Is Us Fans React to Emotional Episode That Revealed Rebecca's Fate: 'Never Cried Like This'
Warning: This article contains spoilers from Tuesday's episode of This Is Us.
Fans are emotionally recovering after the latest episode of This Is Us.
As viewers know, Tuesday's episode brought fans on a tear-filled journey through the final hours of the life of Rebecca Pearson (Mandy Moore).
There were appearances from two series favorites, William (Ron Cephas Jones) and Dr. Nathan "K" Katowsky (Gerald McRaney), as well as some emotional goodbyes from Rebecca's family, including Beth Pearson (Susan Kelechi Watson) and Toby Damon (Chris Sullivan).
Ultimately, Rebecca hung on long enough so that all three of her kids could say goodbye, and then, with The Big Three by her side, she drifted off into a peaceful, eternal sleep, where she was joined by her late husband, Jack Pearson (Milo Ventimiglia).
While the episode promised to be an emotional one — even making Moore throw up upon reading the script — fans made it clear on social media that nothing could've prepared them for what unfolded.
Ron Batzdorff/NBC Justin Hartley as Kevin and Mandy Moore as Rebecca in This Is Us
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"I now understand why Mandy threw up #ThisIsUs" wrote one user.
"#ThisIsUs has penned the best transition of life on television. So beautifully done." tweeted someone else.
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"This episode is giving me chills and bringing me to tears like no other episode ever has. Heartbreakingly beautiful. This show is phenomenal beyond words," added another.
"Never cried like this for a show before. Holy moly #ThisIsUs" tweeted one viewer.
Oh god, I’m emotionally destroyed. 😭 #ThisIsUsFinalChapter
— Selina (@selinakyles1) May 18, 2022
That episode was a masterclass in motherhood. All of these little moments throughout our kids’ lives, weaving our story together. And that’s what we will remember most. Thank you @TheMandyMoore 🤍 #ThisIsUs
— Kensington Blue 💙 (@kensingtonblue) May 18, 2022
Some viewers called out specific moments from the episode, like when William was revealed as her train guide.
"One thing about William he's gonna get me every time," wrote one user.
"There is something so beautiful about William being Rebecca's guide," tweeted one person.
"Ok waterworks have begun #ThisIsUs William on train and Beth's goodbye," wrote someone else.
How appropriate that William is her guide on the train. His selfless choice guided the rest of her life, all of their lives really. #ThisIsUs
— Stephanie 🌻 (@Elphie314) May 18, 2022
Fans were also left sobbing after Rebecca had a heartfelt conversation with Dr. K in the train and when the storyline with Marcus' family came together and connected with the Pearsons.
"Everything in the episode was beautiful and touching, but the conversation with Dr. K just had me bawling and it never stopped," tweeted one person.
"The connection with Marcus' dad and Jack and then future Marcus and Alzheimer's," wrote one fan with clapping hand emojis. "Favorite aspect of watching this show are the connections #ThisIsUs"
"This ending truly was perfectly written. Jack died in the same hospital at the same time Marcus was coding and now is responsible for pioneering Alzheimer's treatments," tweeted another person.
The doctor always knows exactly what to say 🥺 #ThisIsUs #ThisIsUsFinalChapter pic.twitter.com/9WUvP2lyBF
— J (@janetca8) May 18, 2022
STAAAAHHHHPPPPPPPP not Jack passing on the knowledge that Dr. K. gave him on the last night of his life 😭😭😭😭 in the same hospital 😭😭😭 #ThisIsUs #ThisIsUsFinalChapter
— Annalise Ki-Ki-ing 🎹⚖️✊🏾 (@singa4hire) May 18, 2022
Marcus Brooks working to cure Alzheimer’s. I absolutely cannot 😭 only these writers could deduce us to tears over a character we’ve known for 5 minutes. #ThisIsUsFinalChapter #ThisIsUs
— Jae Duncan (@jaewhit) May 18, 2022
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Others petitioned for Moore to receive an Emmy Award for her performance as Rebecca.
"Mandy Moore, girl, you deserve every Emmy possible," tweeted one fan.
"#mandymoore for a #Emmys #ThisIsUs" wrote one person.
Wow @TheMandyMoore truly did her thing in this penultimate episode. The writing. The details. The acting. Just a masterpiece all the way around. #ThisIsUs 😭
— ❤️ Kay ❤️ (@MsGlowingSmile) May 18, 2022
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Fans were also thrilled to learn that the father of Deja's baby was none other than her teenage sweetheart, Malik.
"I knew they'd find their way back to each other!" wrote one fan.
"im so happy deja and malik worked out in the future. i love this. i love this," tweeted someone else.
Deja and Malik coming full circle has me all up in my feels. This scene meant so much then. Means even more now. #ThisIsUs https://t.co/qXCRxudC4i
— UNTAMED, Melanie (@untamedmelanie) May 18, 2022
Of course, one of the biggest tear-jerkers came in the final seconds of the episode when Rebecca finally laid down on her deathbed and discovered Jack waiting for her.
"It's comforting knowing that when we transition, we'll be reunited with our loved ones. Jack and Rebecca, forever and forever. #ThisIsUs" wrote one user.
"Jack and Rebecca reuniting in heaven is the most perfect ending to Rebecca's life #ThisIsUs" tweeted another person.
Hearing “hey” has never broken me like this 😭😭😭 #ThisIsUs
— Carla (@alrac85) May 18, 2022
Wow. That ending. Rebecca and Jack are back together. 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 #ThisIsUs
— David J Wyatt (@monsieur66djw) May 18, 2022
Jack & Rebecca. Rebecca & Jack. It was always them. Through it all. My heart. It's both shattered & happy. My gosh ❤😭❤😭
— Mary Gorgens (@MaryGorgens) May 18, 2022
With only one more episode left before the series concludes its run on NBC, fans also couldn't help but express their sadness at the beloved show coming to an end.
"Wow #ThisIsUs you kicked us all in the feels tonight with this episode. You didn't leave one thing out. I'm not ready for this show to end," tweeted one fan.
"The way I know I'm about to be hyperventilating next episode, I just can't #ThisIsUs," added someone else.
The series finale of This Is Us will air on Tuesday, May 24, at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.