Any thoughts on why Stan didn't tell the defector that they had in fact personally dealt with another defector who'd gotten killed on U.S. soil? Is that confidential, or was he trying not to scare her?
I think he must have been trying not to scare her. "Don't worry, you're safe, it's just this other guy we couldn't keep safe" is not reassuring.
re: Elizabeth, I think when she says to Philip the thing with Paige won't go away, she is aware this also applies to Philip's pov. Earlier, she may have hoped he'd change his mind, but by now it's obvious this is really deep set within him, and if there is compromise, it's not going to be Philip agreeing the spy life could in any way be good for Paige.
Another thing about the "deserter" reveal: it also adds to Elizabeth's reaction in the pilot when Philip considers defection. And to her hesitation when Lucia asked her who her father had been - Elizabeth let several moments pass before replying "he was a worker" back then.
Re: Jae's thoughts on second watch
I think he must have been trying not to scare her. "Don't worry, you're safe, it's just this other guy we couldn't keep safe" is not reassuring.
re: Elizabeth, I think when she says to Philip the thing with Paige won't go away, she is aware this also applies to Philip's pov. Earlier, she may have hoped he'd change his mind, but by now it's obvious this is really deep set within him, and if there is compromise, it's not going to be Philip agreeing the spy life could in any way be good for Paige.
Another thing about the "deserter" reveal: it also adds to Elizabeth's reaction in the pilot when Philip considers defection. And to her hesitation when Lucia asked her who her father had been - Elizabeth let several moments pass before replying "he was a worker" back then.
Katja Herbers is so not!Helen as the Belgian!