I finished re-watching the Americans binging all 6 seasons in a short period of time. The first time I saw it, I remember thinking it had a pretty good ending. This time, I still thought it was well done, but I was left with a couple of questions that bug me. I wish people could write replies to these reviews so I could see your opinions!
How was Paige going to survive in America? I thought she had to leave the country, since people would know she was a spy or at least knew about her parents. She wasn't even wearing a disguise at the safe house in Washington DC. It was dramatic that she left, but now what??
I wasn't sure how Philip and Elizabeth were able to contact the ex Residentura who picked them up. It's not like they had his direct number! I would have thought that all of the numbers they knew were controlled by the "Center" (the KGB who wanted to oust Gorbachev).
Other than those flaws, I consider the Americans one of the best drama TV series. The story telling, acting, drama, and attention to detail were fantastic.
I loved how Philip talked Agent Beeman into letting them go. That was the best example of what it meant to be a good spy. There is always some honestly and truth in the relationship even with the lies. That's the only way it's believable. Philip really did care about Stan as a friend, even though he still had to do his job. As Philip said, he was his only friend. And it totally stunned Stan to hear that his girlfriend was probably a spy too. I just loved that scene.
How was Paige going to survive in America? I thought she had to leave the country, since people would know she was a spy or at least knew about her parents. She wasn't even wearing a disguise at the safe house in Washington DC. It was dramatic that she left, but now what??
I wasn't sure how Philip and Elizabeth were able to contact the ex Residentura who picked them up. It's not like they had his direct number! I would have thought that all of the numbers they knew were controlled by the "Center" (the KGB who wanted to oust Gorbachev).
Other than those flaws, I consider the Americans one of the best drama TV series. The story telling, acting, drama, and attention to detail were fantastic.
I loved how Philip talked Agent Beeman into letting them go. That was the best example of what it meant to be a good spy. There is always some honestly and truth in the relationship even with the lies. That's the only way it's believable. Philip really did care about Stan as a friend, even though he still had to do his job. As Philip said, he was his only friend. And it totally stunned Stan to hear that his girlfriend was probably a spy too. I just loved that scene.