[s4e9] So Long, Marianne -

Marianne Ihlen, Cohen's longtime partner on the Greek island of Hydra.

The song "So Long, Marianne" acts as a "tether" across generations. In the episode, Nicky's realization that Jack passed down his specific words about the song proves that Jack never truly erased Nicky from his life. Leonard Cohen [S4E9] So Long, Marianne

A nine-month jump to the Big Three's 40th birthday reveals a fractured family. Kevin is engaged and expecting a child, but he and Randall are no longer on speaking terms, and Rebecca’s cognitive decline has visibly worsened. The Leonard Cohen Connection Marianne Ihlen, Cohen's longtime partner on the Greek

The title (Season 4, Episode 9) most prominently refers to the fall finale of the NBC drama This Is Us , which aired on November 19, 2019. The episode title is a direct homage to the 1967 Leonard Cohen song of the same name, which serves as a pivotal emotional bridge between the characters Jack, Nicky, and Randall. Plot Overview & Key Storylines Leonard Cohen A nine-month jump to the Big

Randall realizes his mother, Rebecca, is experiencing significant memory loss. After a series of disorienting events—including getting lost on a walk and losing her phone—Rebecca finally admits she needs to see a doctor. Meanwhile, Randall connects with Uncle Nicky by playing the same Cohen song, reciting the exact "poem" explanation he learned from Jack.