The Americans

[Tusan_Homichi]

We don't have a thread dedicated to this amazing show. So, here it is.

Anyone else watching? This is in the running for best show on TV. It's too bad it gets such crap ratings, but they renewed it for season 4 and supposedly the head of FX is all aboard until the end as long as it keeps winning awards.

 

[EST_1986]

I'm on it. I don't think its the best current running shoe but it is very very good

 

[burmafrd]

excellent show with a different premise and thus sadly too cerebral for the dumb and dumber that make up most of those watching TV nowadays. You actually have to think a little to enjoy this show and that is something that takes too much effort on the part of too many anymore.

 

[mldardy]

I like the show. I have watched it since it first came on. It's a very smart and clever written show. Some things finally got revealed regarding Paige this season so I'm glad they finally opened that storyline up.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

excellent show with a different premise and thus sadly too cerebral for the dumb and dumber that make up most of those watching TV nowadays. You actually have to think a little to enjoy this show and that is something that takes too much effort on the part of too many anymore.

It's not an easy show to get into by any stretch. You basically HAVE to start from episode 1 and you have to pay constant attention. I swear, if you space out for even a couple minutes, you will be lost very quickly.

Having said that, it rewards those who put the effort in. I love it.

 

[burmafrd]

It's not an easy show to get into by any stretch. You basically HAVE to start from episode 1 and you have to pay constant attention. I swear, if you space out for even a couple minutes, you will be lost very quickly.

Having said that, it rewards those who put the effort in. I love it.

and that is exactly why the ratings are so low. People want everything presented to them without any thinking on their part.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

We don't have a thread dedicated to this amazing show. So, here it is.

Anyone else watching? This is in the running for best show on TV. It's too bad it gets such crap ratings, but they renewed it for season 4 and supposedly the head of FX is all aboard until the end as long as it keeps winning awards.

It's is very good. In top 10 or top 5 for some.

Did a marathon. Seasons 1-2 were great.
Then season 3 took I so much about daughter.

Still very good. Just not great IMO.

Still watch it.

The irony is Russian vs USA. Yet the kids and the choice of the american dream.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I like the show. I have watched it since it first came on. It's a very smart and clever written show. Some things finally got revealed regarding Paige this season so I'm glad they finally opened that storyline up.

I have a theory. That pastor.... Hmmmmm...... ;-)

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

I have a theory. That pastor.... Hmmmmm...... ;-)

Yeah. That guy has given me "weirdo" vibes for a long time. Basically every single character, save for the children, have some dark secret. I wonder what his is.

 

[mldardy]

I have a theory. That pastor.... Hmmmmm...... ;-)

Yeah Phillip may have to take care of that. He's been flirting with it for a while but sparing him for the sake of Paige.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Yeah. That guy has given me "weirdo" vibes for a long time. Basically every single character, save for the children, have some dark secret. I wonder what his is.

Yeah Phillip may have to take care of that. He's been flirting with it for a while but sparing him for the sake of Paige.

Think of his actual real purpose?

 

[EST_1986]

I like the show. I have watched it since it first came on. It's a very smart and clever written show. Some things finally got revealed regarding Paige this season so I'm glad they finally opened that storyline up.

I was wondering when that storyline would finally open up took a while but I'm glad it's not a rushed show it makes it that much better

 

[yimyammer]

It's not an easy show to get into by any stretch. You basically HAVE to start from episode 1 and you have to pay constant attention. I swear, if you space out for even a couple minutes, you will be lost very quickly.

Having said that, it rewards those who put the effort in. I love it.

Then, you'll probably really like The Assets, its a true account of an American Spy (mole) within the CIA and how they caught him.

 

[EST_1986]

Then, you'll probably really like The Assets, its a true account of an American Spy (mole) within the CIA and how they caught him.

Does it have a Keri Russell?

 

[yimyammer]

Does it have a Keri Russell?

nah, if you're looking for eye candy, I'd recommend Entourage

 

[mldardy]

I was wondering when that storyline would finally open up took a while but I'm glad it's not a rushed show it makes it that much better

Yep the payoff was perfect. They did it at the right time. They didn't rush it and they didn't wait too long.

 

[Doomsday]

FX doesn't do it rating any favors by letting Comcast show the west coast feed to those of us in the Rocky Mountains.

Two of the better shows on TV, Justified and the Americans don't air on Comcast til 11pm here in Denver. I am sure some of the neighboring states are the same well as well.

 

[Doomsday]

Yeah. That guy has given me "weirdo" vibes for a long time. Basically every single character, save for the children, have some dark secret. I wonder what his is.

I am starting to wonder if he and his wife are Russian plants to help with the Paige grooming process.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

I am starting to wonder if he and his wife are Russian plants to help with the Paige grooming process.

I hadn't thought of that, but it makes a bit of sense.

Boy, if/when Philip finds out about that? He's already extremely displeased about the whole situation, but add that in? Weeeeee.

 

[Plankton]

Very good show. The acting is excellent - Matthew Rhys really plays the conflicted portion of Phillip's character well.