(See the first minute of tonight’s kick-off installment below.)

“[They’re] very clear about what she wanted until they go to do it.

“All three kids do that [in their spotlight installment].”

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Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz, and Sterling K. Brown in ‘This Is Us’.Ron Batzdorff/NBC (3)

What words would Hartley use to describe this trilogy as a whole?

I would say that they are significant and emotional and dangerous.

Each character is making a decision that is going to change the course of their life from here.

So it’s a defining moment a line in the sand kind of thing.

He doesn’t quite understand how dark her darkness gets.”

Meanwhile, the ever-evolving Nicky proves to be an unlikely source of great wisdom for Kevin.

“And he gives him some of the most important advice.”

Next week’s episode features Kate at a crossroads in her life.

“Do you adapt and adjust?

Or are you even able to do that and you have to move on?”

“She’s explained to him that it’s his time to take care of himself now.

It’s a really moving episode.

I can’t wait for everybody to see it.”