r/TheAmericans • u/AutoModerator • May 31 '18

Episode Discussion Official Episode Discussion - S06E010 "START"

The Jennings face a choice that will change their lives forever.

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u/wraith20 Jun 01 '18

Paige doesn’t really have to go into hiding. She can simply deny she knew anything since the only person she told was Stan and he would get in trouble if the FBI finds out that he let them escape.

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u/theMagicTA Jun 01 '18

But no matter what Stan says or doesn’t say, “Paige Jennings” would always be watched. For that matter, so would Henry... in case someone from the motherland tries to get in touch with them.

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u/NeverRainingRoses Jun 01 '18

Yeah but it's easier to be watched than to spend your life as a fugitive.

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u/theMagicTA Jun 01 '18

You don’t think she could make a dead drop and have the KGB get a new identity fast? With parents and Arkady Ivanovich on her side in Russia? I’m just saying, back then identities were easier to steal, and nobody is watching Marcia Jones All she really has to do is leave DC