Episode discussion post: "The Great Patriotic War"

[jae]

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

This is a discussion post for episode 605 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 five.)

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Re: Hell hath no fury

[saraqael]

I'm holding on to a shred of hope that when Elizabeth learns what Philip did, it'll be enough to shock some sense into her and make her realize that 'the Cause' isn't worth sacrificing her family. There's a reason why the showrunners chose to have the dying artist acting like some sort of Greek chorus, reminding Elizabeth of what's really important. To me the artist is symbolic of Elizabeth's own sub-conscience shrieking at her to wake up before it's too late.

Re: Hell hath no fury

[sistermagpie]

Loved her literally saying "There's got to be someone in there who can SEE!" But even in her big glasses that magnify her eyes, Elizabeth can't.