Episode discussion post: "Harvest"

[jae]

Aired:
9 May 2018 in the U.S. and Canada

This is a discussion post for episode 607 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 seven.)

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Comments

Philip dying

[treonb]

I didn't think in that direction, but Philip's hug to Stan seemed like goodbye to me

Re: Philip dying

[saraqael]

At that moment, for all that Philip knew, he might have been on his way to being killed, given Elizabeth's assessment of the mission. He might have genuinely hugged Stan thinking that this might be the last time he sees his friend.

Even if it's not a literally goodbye, it could be seen as symbolizing a farewell to their friendship. Nothing will be the same from now on.

Re: Philip dying

[sistermagpie]

That's what I thought. The emotion for Philip was real in the moment--and he didn't get to hug Henry who was watching TV as well.