Episode discussion post: "Tchaikovsky"

[jae]

Aired:
4 April 2018 in the U.S. and Canada

This is a discussion post for episode 602 of The Americans, intended for viewers who are watching the show on the U.S./Canadian schedule. (Feel free to dive in to the discussion even if you're coming in late--and you should also feel free to start a new thread if it seems too daunting to read through what's already been posted first. If you're reading this at a point where you've already seen subsequent episodes, though, please take care to keep comments spoiler-free of anything that comes after season six, episode two.)

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Re: Philip's attitude to Paige's spying

[sistermagpie]

I think that's a normal reaction (not to mention, it's more enjoyable for me as a viewer watching him be a spy). But one helpful key is to remember that they're enjoying themselves too, even if their enjoyment is self-destructive. And knowing that he's the one that's going to go to them rather than vice versa.