NBC’s 6-Part Mystery Box Drama Was So Good, It Killed a Genre

Things haven’t always been this way; traditional TV networks used to take more risks with the shows they approved. Shows like ABC’s Lost, Fox’s The X-Files, and NBC’s The Good Place were known for their intriguing mysteries. But ten years ago, NBC combined that style with family drama in This Is Us. Created by Dan Fogelman, the show followed the Pearson family – Jack and Rebecca, and their three children, Kevin, Kate, and Randall – all born on the same day. The story spanned decades, from the parents’ beginnings to the end of their lives, and the non-linear storytelling created many mysteries that kept audiences hooked.








