It depends on what you mean by 'real'. If you're asking if it's based on actual events, it might not be. But it could draw inspiration from common human experiences and emotions.
Fiction isn't bad. It can offer different perspectives, teach valuable lessons, and provide entertainment. Many fictional works inspire and motivate us too.
Well, 'This Is Us' isn't based on real events. It's a made-up narrative that aims to touch viewers' hearts through its compelling characters and plotlines.
I don't think so. Usually, if it were based on a novel, there would be clear indications or mentions about it, but for 'Us', that doesn't seem to be the case.
The following is the plot introduction of "The Best of Us":
The First Encounter
This episode mainly tells the story of the protagonist Geng Geng and Yu Huai meeting, knowing each other and falling in love since high school. Geng Geng and Yu Huai were classmates. They spent high school together, but their personalities and interests were completely different. In the last semester of high school, Geng Geng had a cold war with Yu Huai because of a misunderstanding, but the two of them finally resolved the problem through apology and communication. This episode mainly talked about the emotional entanglement and growth process between them.
Part Two
This episode mainly talked about the separation between Geng Geng and Yu Huai after graduation. Geng Geng chose to study abroad while Yu Huai stayed in the country. The two of them began different lives. This episode mainly talked about their separation and reunion, as well as the changes in their lives after their separation. In this episode, Geng Geng and Yu Huai also met some new friends and experienced some different life experiences.
The Reunion
This episode mainly tells the story of Geng Geng and Yu Huai meeting again after many years of separation. They attended a party where they reunited with each other, but their relationship had changed. This episode mainly talked about the misunderstanding and clarification between them and their rediscovery of each other's strengths and charms.
Chapter 4: Growing Up
This episode mainly tells the story of Geng Geng and Yu Huai gradually growing into independent, confident, and responsible people after experiencing separation and reunion. In this episode, they faced some difficulties and challenges, but they overcame them through mutual support and encouragement. This episode mainly talked about their growth and changes, as well as their thoughts and plans for the future.
The Future
This episode mainly tells the story of Geng Geng and Yu Huai continuing to pursue their dreams and goals in the future. In this episode, they met some new friends and experienced some different life experiences, and continued to grow and improve. This episode mainly talked about their future plans and hopes, as well as their confidence and expectations for the future.