Kevin was never my favorite story line, but this episode is something else.
The transitions between the past and present were seamless and perfectly complimented the portrayed spiraling of Kevin. Each and every father-son interaction is so powerful and the growth of Kevin's character through how he spoke to and acted around his father is unquestionably moving and relatable. When Jack starts talking to present-day Kevin at the awards ceremony, there are such intense emotions so evident in Kevin's eyes that show the deep personal reflections and drive home the theme of this episode.
The emotion in Justin Hartley voice is just enough to be convincing, and the little voice breaks at certain points are just so perfect. There are so many things to talk about that make this episode the work of art that I believe it is, but you'll have to form your own opinions on it. In my view, this is the best episode of the entire series so far, and perhaps the best episode I've ever watched from any show.
The transitions between the past and present were seamless and perfectly complimented the portrayed spiraling of Kevin. Each and every father-son interaction is so powerful and the growth of Kevin's character through how he spoke to and acted around his father is unquestionably moving and relatable. When Jack starts talking to present-day Kevin at the awards ceremony, there are such intense emotions so evident in Kevin's eyes that show the deep personal reflections and drive home the theme of this episode.
The emotion in Justin Hartley voice is just enough to be convincing, and the little voice breaks at certain points are just so perfect. There are so many things to talk about that make this episode the work of art that I believe it is, but you'll have to form your own opinions on it. In my view, this is the best episode of the entire series so far, and perhaps the best episode I've ever watched from any show.