This Is Us season 6 first look: Cast looks back at show’s legacy

This Is Us is gearing up for one final emotionally charged season. A first look video from the upcoming sixth and final season was unveiled recently, which takes a look back at the important lessons the show imparted along the way.

The sixth season will see the Pearson family matriarch, Rebecca having to deal with her progressing Alzheimer’s disease; reflecting over the different moments in her life as she wonders which memory will be her last. The video features several of the show’s cast talking about the show’s legacy, starting with Mandy Moore who plays Rebecca. Moore talks about how she hopes viewers will identify with some of the aspects of the show, and remembers it fondly after it ends. Other cast members such as Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, Susan Kelechi Watson,Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, Chris Sullivan and Jon Huertas also pour their heart out, with some of them even tearing up. Brown teases that the season has the potential to upset viewers, but that it was a good thing to leave ‘ while you will still be missed’.

Created by Dan Fogelman, This Is Us traces the life of the Pearson family as they make their way through life towing the remnants of a tragedy in their past- the death of Rebecca’s husband Jack. The Emmy nominated show has been lauded for its emotionally powerful story, cast performances and addressing of socially relevant topics sensitively.

The final season of This Is Us will premiere on January 4, 2022. The first five seasons are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.