It feels like it's been an almost frantic start to the season. Which probably mirrors how Philip and Elizabeth are feeling given she's only been home for a week or so. There have been a few moments that the episodes have slowed down however they seem to have mostly been spy related so far (such as Philip looking around Fred's place). It's probably a necessary evil at this point in any season though.
I do love the little changes that show a new intimacy between Philip and Elizabeth. Her playing with his tie in the travel agency at the beginning, him calling her honey on the phone, the little kiss goodbye.
Love that Philip has noticed that Elizabeth is off her game at the moment (missing the message at the start and not wanting to be away from the kids) and is trying to subtly help her out (suggesting that she get out on the street again to do the drop). It must be so hard for him having to be away from her and the kids to make sure the spy work keeps getting done but he just wouldn't have had time to deal with it. Plus, he's dealing with his own guilt over getting Henry involved.
I liked that Elizabeth was able to hold it together to meet the other deep cover agent and then seemed to fall apart again afterward.
It's easy to see at this point the toll that the Martha marriage is having on them already. Last episode we saw Philip needing to spend the night with Martha and this episode he cancelled on her even when she was sick. I'm interested to see how they explore that this season.
It was good to see them giving the kids a reason why Philip will be away overnight more.
Matthew Rhys is so great as Clark. His subtle facial movements, particularly when Martha mentions leaving counter-intelligence are fantastic.
I know it's only two episodes in but I can't imagine that both Martha and Nina will survive this season.
I found it a bit sad that when Fred asks Philip for Emmet's real name, Philip wouldn't even know.
So, is the KGB going to have Emmet and Leanne's son killed? Is that what they mean by "taking care of him"?
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Date: 2014-03-06 08:19 am (UTC)I do love the little changes that show a new intimacy between Philip and Elizabeth. Her playing with his tie in the travel agency at the beginning, him calling her honey on the phone, the little kiss goodbye.
Love that Philip has noticed that Elizabeth is off her game at the moment (missing the message at the start and not wanting to be away from the kids) and is trying to subtly help her out (suggesting that she get out on the street again to do the drop). It must be so hard for him having to be away from her and the kids to make sure the spy work keeps getting done but he just wouldn't have had time to deal with it. Plus, he's dealing with his own guilt over getting Henry involved.
I liked that Elizabeth was able to hold it together to meet the other deep cover agent and then seemed to fall apart again afterward.
It's easy to see at this point the toll that the Martha marriage is having on them already. Last episode we saw Philip needing to spend the night with Martha and this episode he cancelled on her even when she was sick. I'm interested to see how they explore that this season.
It was good to see them giving the kids a reason why Philip will be away overnight more.
Matthew Rhys is so great as Clark. His subtle facial movements, particularly when Martha mentions leaving counter-intelligence are fantastic.
I know it's only two episodes in but I can't imagine that both Martha and Nina will survive this season.
I found it a bit sad that when Fred asks Philip for Emmet's real name, Philip wouldn't even know.
So, is the KGB going to have Emmet and Leanne's son killed? Is that what they mean by "taking care of him"?