Urban Transport Planning

Episode aired Apr 11, 2018
TV-MATV-MA
48m

8.4/10

S6.E3

In the aftermath of a disastrous operation, Philip and Elizabeth clash about how to handle things with Paige. Stan struggles to contain the growing risks of Sofia and Gennadi's fraying relat... Read allIn the aftermath of a disastrous operation, Philip and Elizabeth clash about how to handle things with Paige. Stan struggles to contain the growing risks of Sofia and Gennadi's fraying relationship.In the aftermath of a disastrous operation, Philip and Elizabeth clash about how to handle things with Paige. Stan struggles to contain the growing risks of Sofia and Gennadi's fraying relationship.

8.4/10

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Director
- Daniel Attias
Writers
- Joseph Weisberg
- Tracey Scott Wilson
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The Americans: Renee's Fbi Dream Scene

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The Americans: Urban Transport Planning

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Director
- Daniel Attias
Writers
- Joseph Weisberg
- Tracey Scott Wilson
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In the aftermath of a disastrous operation, Philip and Elizabeth clash about how to handle things with Paige. Stan struggles to contain the growing risks of Sofia and Gennadi's fraying relationship.

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Trivia
The term "TASS" is mentioned in relation to Stan's unreliable mole. TASS is the state-owed news agency of Russia, which was set up in 1902. Unlike its western equivalents, United Press International (UPI) and Associated Press (AP), it does not rely on reports by a vast number of independent reporters world-wide, but on its own reporters, who are stationed at key locations around the world.

Goofs
This is supposed to be taking place in 1987 (there's a calendar on the wall at the travel agency) but there's a storefront manicure/pedicure salon next door to the travel agency offering Spa Pedicures. In 1987, you would have had to go to an upscale salon like Elizabeth Arden for a pedicure. There were no storefront salons then.

Quotes
Glenn Haskard: I bought every baseball card, every poster, every jacket, every jersey I could find.
Martin Gurrin: And now you wear that weird Japanese jacket instead. Every time Glenn watches a game now, he wears a Japanese baseball jacket.
Glenn Haskard: When I was posted in Japan, my wife and I used to watch this team, the Yakult Swallows, play all the time. We never understood a single word the announcer said, but watching them play was such a... such a joy. My wife, she bought me their team jacket.

Soundtracks
Dance Me to the End of Love
Written by Leonard Cohen & David Campbell
Performed by Leonard Cohen
Elisabeth strangles Evan Urqhardt. Oleg and Philip meet in a park at night.

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9/10

Another strong episode with Keri Russell on top form

Elizabeth reflects on the previous mission and Phillip ways up a tough decision.

This again is not what I would describe as an enjoyable episode but it is very well made with a number of powerful and memorable scenes.

Watching Elizabeth's continued blinkered attitude of the Cold War and idealistic view of the old Soviet system is infuriating yet still compelling to watch. Her interactions with Paige are especially difficult moments and likewise with Phillip. It all feels like it's heading down a very tragic path, particularly with her body count rising by the episode. The big hook for me is finding out what Phillip will do about it.

Interestingly Phillips's love affair with the American dream is showing signs of stalling and this is hinted at in a number of cringeworthy, awkward scenes involving work and money. My girlfriend pointed out that whether they are working in pursuit of successful capitalism or communist ideals, the pair of them seem a lot less effective apart than they are together.

There is a lot more going on in the sub-plots of this episode with Stan involved in a number of very good scenes.

As ever the production values are top-drawer and the performances, particularly from Keri Russell are all superb.

For me this is an 8.5/10 but I round upwards.

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