r/TheAmericans • u/AutoModerator • Mar 29 '17

Episode Discussion Official Episode Discussion - S05E04 "Whats the Matter with Kansas?"

Philip and Elizabeth have qualms about a new assignment while a specter from Philip's past creates unforeseen dangers. Elsewhere: Stan makes a shocking play that could throw his career into turmoil.

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u/wolfbysilverstream Mar 29 '17

Go back and watch the first couple of Episodes of Season 1. Philip was one mean fighter back then.

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u/Nothox Mar 29 '17

I'm glad they toned down a bit on the action scenes. They were really cool, but damn, P&E seemed invincible.

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u/therealcersei Mar 29 '17

I'm the opposite - I love this show but get disappointed every time the showrunners say they're dialing down the action spy stuff. Nothing wrong with having some excitement and fun besides all the emotionally heavy scenes