'This Is Us' Latest News & Update: Series Renewed For Two Seasons By NBC; 18 More Episodes Expected

"This Is Us" has been renewed for two more seasons by NBC. The network has confirmed that each of these seasons will have 18 episodes.

NBC Entertainment president Jennifer Salke shares in a report that the company has been thrilled to renew the series and that it has been a dream come true for them. She adds that "This Is Us" is going to have along stay with the network.

"This Is Us" had its premiere season and it has been a hit. Salke believes that the series is going to be a hit as the story for each season unfolds. The series has been ranked as second for drama on broadcast. The series creator Dan Fogelman shares that he has already stories in mind to continue with the series.

The first season of "This Is Us" has a high viewership from fans. It is a refreshing story where the character's lives are being connected as the story unfolds. It has a unique plot where all the stories are intertwined with each other.

The cast for "This Is Us" are Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore and Justin Hartley. They are further joined by Chrissy Metz, Sterling K. Brown and Susan Kelechi Watson. Additionally, Chris Sullivan and Ron Cephas Jones are also included in the series.

Meanwhile, it is reported that "This Is Us" has proven to be the network's biggest hits. The story evolves on the Pearson family that is loving and the individual struggles for each family member provide more emotions.

"This Is Us" has received several awards on its pilot season. These awards include the AFI Award and the Critics' Choice TV Award. The series also got the WGA Awards nomination and three Golden Globe nominations. These nominations include individual honors for Moore and Metz for their portrayal in the series.

Brown also has a Screen Actor's Guild award for his work in the series. "This Is Us" airs every Tuesdays on the NBC Network.