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Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Fri June 01, 2018 12:16 pm
by Bi_3
So what's the take on Andrea in the end?
- Spoiler: show
- MHO: she was an illegal
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Fri June 01, 2018 12:24 pm
by The Argonaut
- Spoiler: show
- To me, there is no answer to that and it doesn't really matter. The point is just that Stan will never be able to truly trust or love anyone again. This breaks him, and it is not isolated to the Jennings
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Fri June 01, 2018 2:38 pm
by Bi_3
The Argonaut wrote:- Spoiler: show
- To me, there is no answer to that and it doesn't really matter. The point is just that Stan will never be able to truly trust or love anyone again. This breaks him, and it is not isolated to the Jennings
For sure, just wondering what the perception was of that last scene with her.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sat June 02, 2018 4:44 am
by Monkey_Driven
My goodness. That was just crushing.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sat June 02, 2018 11:20 am
by Bi_3
one thing that seemed out of place:
- Spoiler: show
- WTF is Paige going to do back in DC? It's not like she has the Center's resources behind her and the FBI is aware of her.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Tue June 05, 2018 2:47 pm
by epilogue
I haven't read a single post in this thread. But we started watching this show yesterday. We're 5 episodes into S1 and loving the holy hell out of it.
The way sex is treated is fascinating. There's literally be only one single healthy, consensual scene in the entire thing. And that fact made the one consensual scene so much more powerful.
I love the way this show subverts or overturns expectations all over the place. It's about Russian spies. I'm supposed to be rooting for the Russians spies! It's fucking crazy. I have no idea how I want this series to end.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Tue June 05, 2018 3:07 pm
by VinylGuy
durdencommatyler wrote:I haven't read a single post in this thread. But we started watching this show yesterday. We're 5 episodes into S1 and loving the holy hell out of it.
The way sex is treated is fascinating. There's literally be only one single healthy, consensual scene in the entire thing. And that fact made the one consensual scene so much more powerful.
I love the way this show subverts or overturns expectations all over the place. It's about Russian spies. I'm supposed to be rooting for the Russians spies! It's fucking crazy. I have no idea how I want this series to end.
Ey i started this one this weekend!! But only saw the pilot.
Seems cool tough!
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Tue June 05, 2018 3:49 pm
by Bi_3
durdencommatyler wrote:I haven't read a single post in this thread. But we started watching this show yesterday. We're 5 episodes into S1 and loving the holy hell out of it.
The way sex is treated is fascinating. There's literally be only one single healthy, consensual scene in the entire thing. And that fact made the one consensual scene so much more powerful.
I love the way this show subverts or overturns expectations all over the place. It's about Russian spies. I'm supposed to be rooting for the Russians spies! It's fucking crazy. I have no idea how I want this series to end.
You aren't even to the good parts yet.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Wed June 20, 2018 11:29 pm
by CopperTom
I wrapped this up today. This did not end as I envisioned. I always figured Philip would sacrifice himself to save the family or Elizabeth would kill the family to protect her cover. No dice. It was practically a Jennings happy ending. My interpretation of the open endings - Renee is not a spy since Stan really wasn't even on the counterintelligence FBI team anymore; he was on high crimes or something. This was directly mentioned in the middle of the season. It was also confirmed at the end of last season, but I thought it might have been a lie. Her long look at the Jennings house did give me pause. Paige returned to D.C. with hopes of becoming the second generation spy that her parents and the center once pined for. Her vodka shot showed her allegiance and where her heart lies. Paige's open ending also left the door cracked for a spin-off.
The second half of the season was excellent.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Wed June 20, 2018 11:35 pm
by CopperTom
Bi_3 wrote:one thing that seemed out of place:
- Spoiler: show
- WTF is Paige going to do back in DC? It's not like she has the Center's resources behind her and the FBI is aware of her.
Stan was aware she knew about her parents, but he didn't know she was a spy. He probably made no report of her knowledge. I'm guessing she's safe. Plus she applied for the State Department internship before this - her acceptance was probably denied based on her parents demise though. Paige did nothing pro-Gorbachev either. She did not disobey the Center's orders at anytime. I think the Center would welcome her back.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sat June 23, 2018 1:36 am
by epilogue
3 episodes into S2.
This show is fantastic.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sat June 30, 2018 1:58 am
by epilogue
Season 2 of The Americans was just top notch TV. Outstanding work! We're four deep into S3 now. This show is fucking Baller AF!
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sat June 30, 2018 10:21 am
by CopperTom
I would say Season 1 was the worst. You have no where to go but up. Pastor Tim story lines sucked hard. I don't remember if he was introduced in season 2 or 3.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sat June 30, 2018 1:57 pm
by epilogue
CopperTom wrote:I would say Season 1 was the worst. You have no where to go but up. Pastor Tim story lines sucked hard. I don't remember if he was introduced in season 2 or 3.
2. I hate him.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Tue July 03, 2018 11:47 pm
by epilogue
Finished S3E7 the other day. I can't WAIT to get home to dive into the next episode. Hoping to end the third season tonight.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sun July 08, 2018 4:14 pm
by VinylGuy
Im still in season one. Finished 6 episodes.
I like the slow burner feel about it. Its really well shot, so thats a plus..i am a little tired of the whole is she in love with me or not thing between Philip and Elizabeth but im guessing thats something that will fade.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sun July 08, 2018 4:42 pm
by epilogue
S4E8 felt like a Season Finale. I was really surprised and had to check and see if S4 was a short season. It's not! 5 more to go!
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sun July 08, 2018 9:48 pm
by Norah
I stopped watching sometime during season 2. Not because I wasn't enjoying it, I just got distracted with other things and never went back to it. I might just start over from the beginning.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sun July 08, 2018 9:50 pm
by epilogue
cutuphalfdead wrote:I stopped watching sometime during season 2. Not because I wasn't enjoying it, I just got distracted with other things and never went back to it. I might just start over from the beginning.
It's really good. I'd highly recommend getting back into it.
Re: TV: The Americans on FX
Posted: Sun July 08, 2018 9:51 pm
by Norah
durdencommatyler wrote:cutuphalfdead wrote:I stopped watching sometime during season 2. Not because I wasn't enjoying it, I just got distracted with other things and never went back to it. I might just start over from the beginning.
It's really good. I'd highly recommend getting back into it.
yeah i know, i might actually just watch the season 1 finale and then start season 2 fresh