‘This Is Us’ Recap: Rebecca Says a Final Goodbye to Miguel After His Life Story Is Told
04.05.2022 - 05:05
/ usmagazine.com
Seeing life from Miguel’s point of view. The Tuesday, May 3, episode of This Is Us took fans on an emotional journey. Titled, “Miguel,” the episode didn’t follow the Pearson family, but instead, gave an inside look at fan-favorite character Miguel (Jon Huertas).
Through flashback clips, fans watched as Miguel and his family moved to the United States when he was a child. This Is Us also showcased the hardships that he faced during his adult life, which included getting a job.
One poignant scene showcased Miguel waiting for a job interview. He was eventually called into the interview room as “Mike.” After accepting the position, he noted that he lied about his name on the application because Miguel didn’t get a call back, however, Mike did.
As he got more successful in his career, Miguel had a strained relationship with his father. One flashback scene showed them getting into an argument on Christmas Eve. After he left the family home, Miguel met up with Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Mandy Moore) at a bar to celebrate the holiday. It’s revealed that, ironically, Rebecca didn’t care much for Miguel during the early days of their friendship. Of course, they ultimately became close and developed feelings for each other.
Earlier this season, flashback scenes showed that Miguel moved to Houston after Jack died. The episode showed that he reconnected with Rebecca on Facebook eight years after moving away.
“The first time I ever felt homesick in my life was when I left you on that porch,” he told her during their first real date. They shared a kiss and started a relationship.
A separate flashback scene took place during the Pearson family Thanksgiving — where all secrets are revealed — when Rebecca and Miguel shared their