My son is nine and I have a pet name for him, but I don't use it every time we interact. Nor do any of the parents I know, it rings false. I stated in my comment that the breakfast was prior to the bombing.

The scenes bw Sutherland and the daughter are so forced, hokey, & saccharin. Nobody talks to their kids that way. After the bombing it's reasonable that anyone would likely cling a little tighter to their children. But, right off the bat we see Sutherland skipping out of bed to manically flip pancakes and play dad of…

I actually feel more emotionally connected to Lowery than Kevin. Lowery is a complete jerk, but hes at least devoted to his family.

Beautifully written. Thank you. Id no idea when I began watching this show what a masterful, collaborative piece of art it would become. Nor that I would be so deeply moved. What a gift.