Welp, it’s the end of an era — an era filled with many tears. The final season of This Is Us ended on May 24, leaving viewers to wonder how they'll work through their emotional family baggage now. Fortunately, these shows like This Is Us can help fill the Pearson family void.
There’s no sugarcoating it; this series might make you cry even more than This Is Us. An incredible cast forms a group of friends trying to navigate life after the loss of one of their own, and that heartbreak will give you all the Jack Pearson feels.
Before the Pearsons ripped viewers hearts out each week, that role belonged to the Bravermans. If you somehow haven’t stumbled on this beautiful family drama yet, it’s time. Just make sure you stockpile Kleenex first.
Grief affects everyone differently. Some people, when faced with loss, find their footing quickly. Others, like Jen and Judy, stumble quite a bit more. And in Jen’s case, they do it dripping with sarcasm.
Family isn’t always blood — sometimes, it’s the people in your life who always show up. And that’s especially true for Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue, three South Carolina friends and moms facing life’s ups and downs together.
Moving on isn’t always easy. In fact, it’s often full of rocky transitions. Rebecca Pearson knew that, and so does Virgin River’s Mel Monroe. Following a devastating loss, she packs up and moves to a tiny PNW town to leave behind her painful memories.
Two sisters return home to their childhood LA neighborhood after their mother dies. Over the years, they've grown apart and are now forced to reconnect, but the sisters couldn't be any more different. Lyn is a party girl living in the Bay Area, while Emma is much more responsible. As they learn to navigate their new life together, they learn shocking and new truths about their late mother.