This Is Us Creator Knows Randall's Political Future (But Won't Spill)
Warning! Spoilers for This Is Us season 6 episode 18 ahead.
Following the This Is Us series finale, creator Dan Fogelman discusses Randall's political future. The long-running NBC drama came to a close on May 24 after six seasons. Recent episodes featured many of the show's trademarks, including surprise twists and emotional moments. This Is Us season 6 has shown the Pearsons experience new highs, with Randall becoming a Senator, Kate remarrying, and Kevin reuniting with Sophie. However, the last half of the season also focused on Rebecca and Miguel's deaths, in a series of bittersweet episodes.
The This Is Us series finale picks up just after Rebecca's passing, with the Pearson family preparing for her funeral. Randall struggles to cope with her death and the feeling that everything is ultimately pointless. Deja manages to cheer him up by sharing that her unborn child is a boy, and she and Malik plan to name him William. Randall also has an illuminating conversation with Kate and Kevin, where he implies the DNC is interested in him as a potential candidate for President. However, Randall makes it clear he and Beth haven't made a decision yet, leaving his political future up in the air at the episode's end.
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Speaking about the This Is Us series finale (via Deadline), Fogelman addressed Randall's ambiguous ending. Though Fogelman has his own ideas about what happens next, he said it's purposely left open-ended for viewers. The creator explained:
In my mind, I know what happens to Randall and his family but it’s meant to not be answered and to just leave a hint of promise, and then I think it’s up to the audience to decide what they think happens next with Randall. Did we watch
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