They sent me the first 5 episodes to watch. It was a
great thrill. I always enjoy this show. Philip and
Elizabeth keep trying to do their spying, but their
consciences keep making them suffer, particularly when it
comes to their children.
We learn a lot more about their backgrounds and some
friends they made, and something horrific happens that
really rattles them. Also, their daughter starts sneaking
around and lying, so that doesn't help. I think she might
join a cult in future episodes, but we'll see. (That's just
a guess, not a spoiler)
I'm trying hard to keep from telling you spoilers here.
Of course, there's a lot of the usual political intrigue,
especially between the FBI and the KGB. Stan carries on his
affair with the Russian double agent, and "Clark" (Philip)
is still married to Martha, the CIA secretary.
It's just a non-stop, thrill-a-minute ride, with lots of
excitement. Elizabeth recovers from her previous wounds but
still has psychological traces to overcome. Fans of Margo
Martindale will be happy to know that she returns briefly as
well. Elizabeth gets a new assignment to cozy up to this
young guy. It's a very tender and interesting relationship.
In the fifth episode, something goes horribly wrong when
Philip try to kidnap a Jewish ex-pat. What occurs is just
very sad and seems to deeply affect Philip to his core. It
will be interesting to see what happens in the following
episodes. I can't wait! This show always leaves you wanting
more.
MORE INFORMATION:
The Americans is a period drama about the complex
marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban
Washington D.C. shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected
President. The arranged marriage of "Philip" (Matthew Rhys)
and "Elizabeth Jennings" (Keri Russell), who have two
children – 14-year-old "Paige" (Holly Taylor) and
11-year-old "Henry" (Keidrich Sellati), who know nothing
about their parents’ true identity – grows more passionate
and genuine by the day, but is constantly tested by the
escalation of the Cold War and the intimate, dangerous and
darkly funny relationships they must maintain with a network
of spies and informants under their control. Their neighbor,
"FBI Agent Stan Beeman" (Noah Emmerich) has already come
dangerously close to discovering their secret, but was
thwarted by "Nina" (Annet Mahendru), his KGB mole and
paramour. Torn between his wife "Sandra" (Susan Misner) and
his deepening feelings for Nina, Stan is completely unaware
that the beautiful Russian is actually a double agent,
reporting on him to the KGB. Philip has been more successful
handling his mole within the FBI, "Martha" (Alison Wright),
assistant to Stan’s boss, "Special Agent Gaad" (Richard
Thomas). Romancing Martha under the guise of one of his
cover identities, an FBI bureaucrat named "Clark," Philip
has secured her unquestioning loyalty…by marrying her.
Meanwhile, in the Jennings’ house, Paige has become
increasingly suspicious that her parents are hiding
something.
"The Americans" is producted by FOX Television Studios
and FX Productions. Joe Weisberg is creator and executive
producer, alongside Joel Fields and Graham Yost. Amblin
Television heads Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank are also
executive producers.
Episode 1 - "Comrades" (Airs February 26, 10pm E/P)
Elizabeth comes back from her injury and straight into what
should have been a routine mission - but it goes awry,
leaving her and Philip in fear not only for themselves but
for their whole network ... and family. Paige's
suspicions have only grown in her mother's absence.
Meanwhile, Stan continues to fall for the Russian agent who
has started to play him. Written by Joel Fields and
Joe Weisberg, Directed by Thomas Schlamme.
Episode 2 - "Cardinal" (Airs March 5, 10pm E/P) As Philip
investigates the fallout from the last operation, Elizabeth
sticks close to home, concerned for her family until she
gets a mysterious distress signal. Meanwhile, a walk-in
arrives at the Rezidentura - providing both Nina and Stan
with unique opportunities. Written by Joel Fields and
Joe Weisberg, Directed by Daniel Sackheim.
Episode 3 - "The Walk In" (Airs March 12, 10pm E/P)
Philip and Elizabeth complete their next mission - but not
without complications - and Philip' fears about Elizabeth's
readiness for action deepen. Stan tracks the KGB walk
in which leads to much praise at work and a deepening of his
attachment to, and dependence on, Nona. Meanwhile, Paige
snoops into the mother's family background and Oleg begins
to scrutinize Nina's secret operation. Witten by
Stuart Zicherman, Directed by Constantine Makris.
Episode 4 - "A Little Night Music" (Airs March 19, 10pm
E/P) Just when Philip and Elizabeth think they have a
quiet road ahead, an old friend (Margo Martindale) returns
to complicate things. Not only do they have to
intercept a target who could prove valuable to the Soviet
Union, but they also have to take on an important rogue
mission without the support of the Centre. Divisions
inside the Rezidentura deepen between Oleg and Arkady and
there's an upheaval at the FBI as the chickens come home to
roost for Agent Gaad. Meanwhile, Martha's frustrations
threaten to beow Philip's cover. Written by Stephen Schiff;
Directed by Lodge Kerrigan.
Episode 5 - "The Deal" (Airs March 26, 10pm E/P) Philip
and Elizabeth are finally assigned a new handler as Philip
works to clean up the mess of the last operation and
Elizabeth, in disguise as Clark's sister Jennifer, does her
best to smooth things over with Martha. As Stan
searches for a mission scientist, Oleg and Arkady continue
to argue over how best to handle the situation on their
side, leaving Nina once again caught between the FBI and the
KGB. Written by Angelina Burnett; Directed by Dan
Attias.
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