This Is Us (TV Series) Our Little Island Girl (2019) User Reviews

Rachel Hilson - the perfect teen Beth

[eda_c103 · 9/10 · 3 May 2019]

Just wanted to commend Rachel Hilson on a great performance - she absolutely aced the mannerisms of Susan Kelechi Watson's Beth. They even aced the detailing by adding Watson's defining characteristic - her eye mole - which just added to the authenticy. Also, well done on This Is Us' casting crew, you've picked your cast for each of the generations carefully and it shows. Was an interesting change of storyline to see Beth's backstory, highly enjoyable.

Akira Akbar

[deborahlampman · 10/10 · 24 February 2019]

I was so impressed by the young actress playing Beth. She had her expressions and her mannerisms down. I really could see the Beth we know. And Phylicia Rashad, she's always amazing

Beautiful Episode

[msdawa · 10/10 · 20 February 2019]

This may be my favorite episode of the series so far. Incredible acting! Beautifully written! Phylicia Rashad, amazing!

Amazing

[annjauguste · 10/10 · 20 February 2019]

One of the best episodes to date. I didn't know how much I needed Beth's backstory until now. Will be watching again.

Say a little prayer for you

[mrsklynnquest · 10/10 · 24 February 2019]

I wanna know who sang that beautiful rendition of Say a little prayer?

So beautiful

[katiemeier · 10/10 · 24 February 2019]

Beth's story is so relatable and is beautifully written.

Another amazing tearjerker.

[rehana-s-kazi · 10/10 · 1 March 2019]

When watching this series, you are pretty much guaranteed to cry at least once an episode. The episodes with William were some of the most heartbreaking but this episode with Beth really broke my heart.

BETHANY!

[quobae · 10/10 · 20 February 2019]

Great episode ! Finally an episode about Beth and her childhood ! I loved it !

Our Little Island Girl (#3.13)

[ComedyFan2010 · 8/10 · 28 October 2019]

This episode was nice because we finally got to learn more about Beth and her past. It was nice to see how she loved dancing and her relationship with her mother. Now she is back to dancing and maybe finally loving what she will do in life.

I needed Beth's story...

[graybridgette · 10/10 · 2 March 2019]

...for so many reasons. It resonated with me and was hands down my favorite episode of the season. As a black woman I could so relate to the pressure Beth felt. Awesome writing and acting. I so love Phylicia Rashad.

Say a Little Prayer = Lianne La Havas

[RebeccaKeys84 · 10/10 · 9 September 2019]

This was my favorite episode of the season and "Say a Little Prayer" was the icing on the cake for me. Lianne La Havas' cover of the song was beautiful.

least interesting of all the episodes

[jjsoltis · 5/10 · 21 February 2019]

I know that we have viewed the back story of most of the characters. and I love the character "Beth". But this episode is not necessary and not interesting.

Brilliant episode

[bangel3322 · 10/10 · 25 February 2019]

What a wonderfully acted, detailed account into Beth's history. Love she got an episode dedicated to her. And Phylicia Rashad was just amazing in this. Perfect casting.

The journey of the Force

[alizdot · 10/10 · 14 September 2022]

Beth is a strong character, and this describes her so aptly that it is impressive. Very good to understand that there isn't exactly blame when we talk about the path life takes or the traumas that keep us from doing certain things, and it's so beautiful this conversation she has with her mother. This is one of the episodes that made me cry the most. It's so real and true. And it talks about something that people are usually afraid of, the fact that she didn't follow her dream in the "right time" doesn't necessarily mean that she's behind or any other adjective that is given to people who don't stop living after they graduate from college. That journey is eternal is exactly what should be used to describe life. Beth's journey began before she even walked, as her father used to say, and no matter how much time she has spent in other directions, she is back.

Took Some Time

[Hitchcoc · 9/10 · 28 April 2024]

Some don't like Beth because she is a strong woman and has an expectation to be respected and recognized. Randall, being elected to city council in another city is really making life inflexible. I'm sure unless he engages in graft and uses his political life to his advantage, he isn't going to make much money. She hasn't found a job and when she decides to teach dance, I would imagine that is also barely paying the bills. So because her mother is having osteo problems, she and Zoe head off to visit her. She is a real force in their lives and hard to get along with. We also go back in time to where the family supported her, but needed her to make an absolute commitment. This is another view into the family foundation.

Worst Episode Ever

[kennedma-87105 · 1/10 · 7 March 2019]

I think we understood Beth's thwarted desires to become a dancer in the first 2 minutes of the episode. Boring. And then to suffer through belabored scenes of her dancing as a girl, as a teen, mother doubting, father worrying was overkill. I went to bed early because I could not stand it anymore. I liked Beth; Now she is a burdensome brat undeserving of Randall's attention. She displayed this selfishness when she rejected Randall for his following through on his campaign.

Of course I fault neither the actors nor characters. The writers need to get back to the flawed 70's family viewers identify with. Most recently it has become an evening Soap Opera with no anchor in reality. Gorgeous girlfriend traveling to Vietnam with his sister-in-law cousin? Ridiculous. And she (can't remember her name) exhibits no sign of being remotely interested in documentaries except a question here and there to remind us that she is in fact interesting and working. Ha ha. My advice, go back to your original model. Bring Jack Pearson back.

Boring

[christina_311 · 2/10 · 13 July 2021]

This is the most boring episode so far this season. And this season has been very disappointing.