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An Ode to William Hill | "Memphis" (S1E16)

2024/9/24
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The cast discusses their emotional reactions to filming William's death episode, "Memphis." They praise the directors, John and Glenn, for their vision and share personal anecdotes about how the episode affected them.
  • Directors John and Glenn returned for this episode.
  • Dan Fogelman considered changing William's fate due to his popularity.
  • The episode explores William's backstory and his difficult decision to leave Randall at the fire station.

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In Memphis, we said goodbye to William Hill, but as we know, his story continues on through the fabric of the Pearson’s lives. We also remember Ron Cephas Jones, whose stunning portrayal of William left us with infinite lessons, wisdom, and broken hearts. Join us as we recap the episode, share its impact on our lives, and catch up with Jermel Nakia, aka Younger William.

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