The Americans on FX

Do you watch Sons of Anarchy on FX? They have some pretty graphic sex for basic cable. Unfortunately, the most asses you see are dudes'!

 

I have it on my Netflix cue, but haven't started it yet. You will like this better.

 

This. Was slightly perturbed with the back-and-forth. I get that sometimes it's a part of relationships, but make a decision. Granny providing the emotional hand grenade was another nice move; it's going to be a great mindgame between her and Elizabeth going forth.

 

My first (and so far only) criticism of this terrific show is the breakneck pace of the relationship. One week Phillip is fed up with Elizabeth, and the next week he's approaching her in the kitchen in a loving embrace, and by the end she is fed up with him. Next week, he'll be pissed at her again, doubting the validity and potential of their marriage. Marriages aren't built that quickly, and they certainly don't fall apart this quickly, especially if hunching sources is a known part of the job.

I usually hate bottle episodes -- the "Fly" episode of Breaking Bad is the worst of the series -- but I actually kind of like Vers' idea of a simple hour inside the travel agency. I mean, as much time as they're spying and working out hits, they have to spend much more time in the agency to keep it feeling legitimate, right? So how about let's see some of that.

Otherwise, I definitely think this show has huge, huge potential, regardless of how its full run would be.

 

Agreed on the relationship criticisms. These two are worse than Zach and Kelly at this point.

Mrs. Stain has taken to calling this "The Butts Show." All butts, all the time.

Given the incredibly, awesomely ambiguous nature of everything on this show, I couldn't help but wonder if Nina's "promotion" wasn't to that of double-agent, whether she knows it or not.

 

Was there more "nudity" in Wednesday night's episode than in any other non-pay channel episode?

 

It reminded of of an episode of NYPD Blue, had it aired on HBO.

 

Caught up on all episodes urging the weekend, including four late Saturday night when I couldn't sleep. It will be interesting how they handle Phillip with John-Boy's secretary who is being stalked by Stan's partner. The teaser showed Amador asking Phillip for ID.

Like to see Elizabeth's back story fleshed out. Who was that party official trying to give her and her mom food? Was she related to Stalin?

 

I agree with the back and forth, but the slow boil being created with Amador is very good.

Did anyone notice the fist clench he did? I have a feeling he has slapped a woman or two around in his day, and Phillip does not take kindly to that. But I think Stan takes someone out on his own side to protect his source.

 

There's a fine line between stalking and surveillance.

 

Racist.

 

There was a lot of hidden subtext in the conversation he had with the secretary.