jae: (theamericansgecko)
Jae ([personal profile] jae) wrote in [community profile] theamericans2015-01-28 07:45 pm
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Episode discussion post: "EST Men"

Aired:
28 January 2015 in the U.S. and Canada

This is a discussion post for episode 301 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 three, episode one.)

Original promo trailer





Episode recaps (including some early-season generalities)

From Grantland
From Vox 1 and 2
From Vulture
From Hitfix
From the Washington Post
From TIME
From the New York Times
From Slate
From Hollywood Reporter
From Slant
From Salon
From the Washington Post
From the New Republic
From Yahoo 1 and 2
From the AV Club
From the Atlantic
From the Boston Globe
From Entertainment Weekly
From TV Guide
From Spoiler TV
From theworkprint.com
From IndieWire 1 and 2
From Slant
From Variety
From thedailynews.com
From Geeks of Doom
From Starpulse
From TV Equals
From Screenrant
From We Got This Covered

Re: Jae's thoughts on second watch

[personal profile] treonb 2015-01-29 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Although my very favourite bit about that operation was the way it signalled right upfront that the FBI will be more of a threat this season. Gaad having contact with Elizabeth--and seeing her face--was the perfect setup for that. It was very much a "we're not in season two anymore" sort of feeling on that front, and I appreciate both the fact of that and the incredibly clever way they managed to signal it narratively.

I loved the episode, it was such a great start for the season. And I think this is exactly why. The FBI are back! Though Stan is still being put in the position of not being able to put the pieces together. I have a feeling he won't stay that way for long. If he does, his char can really pack up and go.