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[BTM]

The bus scene was top notch. Wonder if Henry will ever find out about Phil and Elizabeth.

 

[Alpende]

That pilot is a grade A douche. Philip having to kill an innocent dude for nothing is surely going to affect him.

 

[Mifune]

The editing of that bus scene was incredible. The shot selection, pacing, and of course use of music was masterful.

 

[Cornballer]

I had a good laugh at the lengths they went to get the pilot correct, but then realized how many those details they forgot to actually point out. Fascinating podcast.

If you like the show listen to the podcast.

I listened to the podcast for the first time this week, and I really enjoyed it. The episode was concise, and the stories from the former KGB illegal were great. It was pretty funny when he talked about his conversation with his wife and then told them they couldn't use it on the show. Highly recommended.

 

[Grizzlyjin]

Bus scene was intense. These first two episodes just have this air of impending doom, it really feels like things are starting to crumble apart.

Henry is a grown ass man out of nowhere haha. But I really enjoyed the scene between him and Stan, felt very real.

Another stellar episode. I'm relieved that this show hasn't lost its touch.

 

[Sober]

Henry suddenly being like basically almost an adult is ridiculous. But still love it when he and Stan are in the same scene.

 

[Funky Papa]

All caught up.

I thought for a moment they had recast Henry. I took the longest of the pauses before realising that wasn't the case.

 

[-griffy-]

All caught up.

I thought for a moment they had recast Henry. I took the longest of the pauses before realising that wasn't the case.

It was a long and puberty-filled night for Henry between end of last season and beginning of this season.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

That's another little note in the back of my head when I'm watching this show. Philip Jennings is a sick murderer, but they do a really good job playing with my reactions to him. Hard not to contrast him with Walter White who was a much more selfish villain.
I had a good laugh at the lengths they went to get the pilot correct, but then realized how many those details they forgot to actually point out. Fascinating podcast.

If you like the show listen to the podcast.

Phillip is definitely a murderer but he is obviously sickened with himself so it makes it easier to root for him as an audience. With each passing episode you can see his soul exiting his body more and more. Not sure what or when his breaking is but it's going to be ugly.

 

[Funky Papa]

It was a long and puberty-filled night for Henry between end of last season and beginning of this season.

Cute science teacher may be having second thoughts by the next season at this pace.

 

[JackDT]

I listened to the podcast for the first time this week, and I really enjoyed it. The episode was concise, and the stories from the former KGB illegal were great. It was pretty funny when he talked about his conversation with his wife and then told them they couldn't use it on the show. Highly recommended.

Oh wow, crazy that they actually had a KGB agent on commenting the episode, lol.

It was this one to be specific for anyone else who was confused: http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat...mericans_compares_to_his_own_experiences.html

 

[Alpende]

Oh wow, crazy that they actually had a KGB agent on commenting the episode, lol.

It was this one to be specific for anyone else who was confused: http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/...periences.html

Thanks for the link! I'll give it a listen.

 

[Cornballer]

Big rating gains percentage-wise for The Americans as most people time-shift the show.

The season premiere of “The Americans” on FX doubled in adults 18-49 (0.3 to 0.6) and nearly did so in viewers (1.11 million to 2.13 million).

It's a small increase on a low number in terms of raw numbers, but nonetheless the show will get another one or two seasons to finish up the story.

 

[CoolOff]

Great news.

 

[Cornballer]

- Boston Globe: ‘The Americans’: Good, better, best (a few teasers/spoilers for Wednesday's episode)

 

[Cornballer]

New episode tonight:

Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow

Spoiler

Paige copes with new burdens that come with her family's secret - as Philip and Elizabeth struggle to contain their cover without destroying their daughter.

 

[Ristifer]

Bring on EPCOT! Let's do this!

 

[Cornballer]

- Sneak peek scene from tonight's episode

 

[Niraj]

Go time!

 

[IronRinn]

Time to spy.

 

[Ristifer]

Let's gooooo!

 

[Niraj]

This conversation isn't going to go well

 

[IronRinn]

Philip so confused he had to cut his hate-glare short.

 

[IronRinn]

Margo!

 

[Niraj]

Beeman on the prowl

 

[IronRinn]

Paige getting inducted into the game.

 

[AngmarsKing701]

Sat down to watch this and my Directv is out, for no apparent reason.

Son. Of. A. Bitch.

I guess I'll have to snag it from on demand.

 

[IronRinn]

"I bone another woman and occasionally strangle dudes on buses. Want to check out that giant golf ball?"

 

[Niraj]

Guess Henry is the only one who will really enjoy the trip

"I bone another woman and occasionally strangle dudes on buses. Want to check out that giant golf ball?"

lol

 

[IronRinn]

Philip, what are you doin' man?

 

[IronRinn]

MAIL ROBOT!

 

[jay23]

Henry gonna be mad no one told him Sandra came over

 

[IronRinn]

Man, I miss Alan Rickman.

 

[IronRinn]

Most screen time that dude's ever had. He even had lines!

 

[Niraj]

Oh damn

 

[IronRinn]

Oh fuck!

Edit: Lol!

 

[Niraj]

Really like Dylan Baker in this role so far.

 

[IronRinn]

Paaaaaaaige.

Really like Dylan Baker in this role so far.

Yep.

 

[jay23]

Wow if they don't go to Epcot and aren't even home when Pastor Tim and his wife have that accident...

 

[Niraj]

The only thing that isn't doing a whole lot for me so far is the Nina subplot, I have to admit.

 

[IronRinn]

This whole bio weapon effort has gone...poorly.

The only thing that isn't doing a whole lot for me so far is the Nina subplot, I have to admit.

They've done a poor job integrating her plot line into the whole. Kind of feels like they kept the character on past her natural lifespan. We'll see.

 

[Niraj]

This whole bio weapon effort has gone...poorly.


They've done a poor job integrating her plot line into the whole. Kind of feels like they kept the character on past her natural lifespan. We'll see.

Yeah, that's exactly how I feel so far, but we'll see.

-Onion A.V. Club review
-Sepinwall's review

 

[jerry113]

i dont understand why liz is still going out on missions WHEN THEIR COVER IS BLOWN

edit: they were so fortunate to have chosen such a strong actress to play Paige

 

[Spectral Glider]

Henry rockin Gorf on the C64, sweet!

The only thing that isn't doing a whole lot for me so far is the Nina subplot, I have to admit.

I've thought her character was useless once they wrapped up her first story with Stan. Don't really understand why they've kept her on the show. Her stuff just drags and, for all intents and purposes, has been useless. But the main story with Liz and Phil is terrific.

 

[tearsintherain]

Any reason why this week's episode is way, way shorter than the past 2 weeks? Nearly 8 minutes less.

I'm kinda the opposite on the rest of you, I find the peek at life inside the Soviet Union via Nina totally fascinating, much more so than Philip and Elizabeth's insane shenanigans trying to keep their secrets from everyone. 45 minutes a week of just that would be boring, but I am hoping for a good payoff.

 

[Cornballer]

- NY Mag review
- NY Times review

Any reason why this week's episode is way, way shorter than the past 2 weeks? Nearly 8 minutes less.

FX lets them cut the episode to whatever length works that week storywise. Usually they run a little long, but sometimes they're short.

 

[Disgraced]

I really liked the opening reverse angle of Philip and Martha in bed. With the back of Martha's head so out of focus it was unclear if it was her or Liz, so in other words, it was a really simple, subtle, and sharp way to illustrate the blur of Phil's perspective.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Oh man, that was a good one. Phillip and Elizabeth (and the scientist) will obviously be fine, but I wonder if this is the end for Gabriel?

Spoiler

bring back Claudia full time pls

 

[Dan]

Man, if that plan to take out Pastor Tim and Alice is already in motion... this is going to be real hard for Philip and Elizabeth to keep Paige on their side.

 

[IronRinn]

i dont understand why liz is still going out on missions WHEN THEIR COVER IS BLOWN

edit: they were so fortunate to have chosen such a strong actress to play Paige

Yeah, they hit the jackpot with Holly Taylor.

Man, if that plan to take out Pastor Tim and Alice is already in motion... this is going to be real hard for Philip and Elizabeth to keep Paige on their side.

For real.

I have to say more and more on this show I keep screaming in my brain "Why, why isn't anyone listening to Philip? Just shut up and listen to Philip! This is all going very bad!