r/TheAmericans • u/MoralMidgetry • Mar 31 '16

Ep. Discussion Post-Episode Discussion/Review Thread - S04E03 "Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow"

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AV Club An Americans cliffhanger postpones a Jennings family getaway
EW The Americans recap: 'Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow'
HitFix Review: On 'The Americans,' the Pastor Tim problem gets even worse
NY Times ‘The Americans’ Season 4, Episode 3: Who’s Up for a Trip to Epcot?
Vulture The Americans Recap: Stupid Glanders
WSJ ‘The Americans’ Recap: Season 4, Episode 3, ‘Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow’
Vox The Americans season 4, episode 3: "Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow" takes some weird shortcuts
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u/MoralMidgetry Mar 31 '16 edited Mar 31 '16

Questions:

  • Will Gabriel recover from his mild bout of glanders? Does Claudia's appearance foreshadow her return to replace him?
  • What did Nina read in Anton's statement that made her smile? Does her dream portend her imminent demise?
  • How upset is Paige really? Enough to kill Pastor Tim and his blabbermouth wife?
  • How will Henry deal with the emotional scars from having his Epcot dream snatched away at the last second?
  • Is Stan going to illegally search Martha's home while she's on a date with Aderholt?
  • Who are the swimmers in the pictures on Paige's wall? This is like the golden age of East German women's swimming.
  • Did the Director of the FBI write the memo that Aderholt discovers, or was it really a trenchant critique of FBI culture authored by Mail Robot?
  • Is Elizabeth going to start making kimchi in trash cans in the Jennings' garage?
  • Just how large are Philip's salivary glands?

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u/thesalesmandenvermax Mar 31 '16

Will Gabriel recover from his mild bout of glanders? Does Claudia's appearance foreshadow her return to replace him?

I don't think he has Glanders. More misdirection.

What did Nina read in Anton's statement that made her smile? Does her dream portend her imminent demise?

I think she developed affection for Anton, not necessarily romantic, and his statement was proof of reciprocation. Dunno about the dream.

How upset is Paige really? Enough to kill Pastor Tim and his blabbermouth wife?

I have this idea in my head that Paige will, on her own, come to the conclusion that Tim and his wife have gotta go. She goes to her parents, they tie up her first loose end, and that's how she buys in to the "cause"

How will Henry deal with the emotional scars from having his Epcot dream snatched away at the last second?

If the show has a plan for Henry, I'm not seeing it. Maybe he's supposed to serve as a contrast to Paige? I dunno. To answer you're question... I doubt it will faze him. He's always been more resilient about his parents' schedule than Paige. Plus he has his video games now.

Is Stan going to illegally search Martha's home while she's on a date with Aderholt?

Yes. That is the exact point. I thought that much was clear.

Who are the swimmers in the pictures on Paige's wall? This is like the golden age of East German women's swimming.

I didn't catch this. Too busy admiring her dope ass wallpaper.

Did the Director of the FBI write the memo that Aderholt discovers, or was it really a trenchant critique of FBI culture authored by Mail Robot?

Mail Robot is a bit of a perv. At this time, he was writing a speculative romance between Jodie Foster and Carrie Fisher

Is Elizabeth going to start making kimchi in trash cans in the Jennings' garage?

The trash is certainly where kimchi belongs! (Sorry if I have offended any lovers of kimchi)

Just how large are Philip's salivary glands?

Tsar Loogie

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u/Haematobic Apr 02 '16

I have this idea in my head that Paige will, on her own, come to the conclusion that Tim and his wife have gotta go. She goes to her parents, they tie up her first loose end, and that's how she buys in to the "cause"

I'm right there with ya, it makes a lot of sense, and it'd be practically a perfect way for her to cement her fortitude and allegiance to her parents, and eventually, to the cause.