Episode discussion post: "Urban Transport Planning"

[jae]

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

This is a discussion post for episode 603 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 three.)

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Re: Treon's thoughts

[shapinglight]

Elizabeth comes to the priest - just to talk? And he finds himself in the position of marriage counselor as well.

This felt scene to me like she was using the priest as her confessor, which is weird considering she's a confirmed atheist.

Re: Treon's thoughts

[sistermagpie]

But she still basically lives by faith so she seems a more natural fit with priest. She hated Christianity like a rival faith. Philip seemed to be more naturally wary of it for the same reason.