There are a lot of exciting things to expect once This Is Us season 5 arrives on NBC. However, there are also some questions hanging up in the air, including Jack Pearson's storyline. What happened to him in the future was already clear, but his life in the past is still worth-exploring. So, the question now is: how his story will be included in the next installment?
It's yet to be seen how Milo Ventimiglia's character will play a part in This Is Us season 5. Viewers already know how Jack died, how he and Rebecca first met, as well as his time in Vietnam. Basically, the series already showed most of his storylines. But despite that, there's still a lot more to learn in his life and his story might be in a different direction moving forward.
So, what's next for Jack in This Is Us season 5? Perhaps, there may be some storylines where he's actually needed. For instance, his appearance may have something to do with Nicky telling his past. Jack's brother will likely have more stories to tell in the next season, so it would only make sense Jack appears here. He could be a big help to know more about Nicky in the past, which is essential in the future.
Jack may also appear in This Is Us season 5 wherein Rebecca imagines that he's still alive. The character will be receiving treatment in St. Louis, so she could somehow envision her husband while spending some time there. But then, she could also imagine Nicky being Jack -- which is an explanation for Nicky's wedding ring in the future.
Jack may also help Kevin reflecting in This Is Us season 5. There could be some flashback scenes here about Kevin's past. Perhaps, he's going to deal with the death of his father in a different way now, based on what Randall said that led to their estrangement. Kevin will likely realize some things from his past, as well as how he and his father spent their time before.
Meanwhile, the season 4 finale delivered huge twists and turns, making viewers even more excited for the next season. But although the renewal of the fifth installment is already confirmed, fans may need to wait for a long while when it comes to the filming news. Due to the threat brought by the COVID-19, there is no guarantee that the series will start filming anytime soon.
