FTA-TV The Americans

[MC Bad Genius]

The only complaint I have about it is that it is about as subtle as a sledgehammer. There are just some scenes and some plotlines where they really spell it out for you, which annoys me a bit. In particular, the relationship between the husband and the FBI agent just seems a little forced.

I enjoy the show though and hopefully it gets into a groove as the series moves forward. It's an interesting premise to work with and you'd think that there are plenty of directions it can go into.

 

[flight23]

solid episode, really solid

loved the interrogation angle
loved the mole
the kids meh, but it was cool, they are building it along nicely

 

[flight23]

still loving this tbh

 

[PP34]

Just remembered I've downloaded a few episodes of this. I'll give them a go on the weekend!

 

[flight23]

Just remembered I've downloaded a few episodes of this. I'll give them a go on the weekend!

yeah i did the same, watched 3 in a row

recommend

 

[Elixuh]

Really enjoying this every week.

 

[Gasometer]

I can see myself beginning to like the two leads esp re the interrogation ep which I strangely felt some feeling towards them.

Thats the biggest hurdle...trying to come to some empathy with what really are double crossing awfuls.

I do remember though the late 80's when these trysts came out in the media b/w spies...some of them were breath taking in their stupidity.

 

[go hawks!!!]

I watch this show, I like it but don't love it. Solid storyline, but find some of the characters frustrating at times. I'm up to episode 7

 

[stewie griffen]

Chewed through the first 6 or so eps whilst home sick today. Not bad

 

[stupidlikeafox]

Loving this show. Caught up to the current (Ep9) and am hanging out for Ep10 after a serious WTF/cliffhanger.

 

[MC Bad Genius]

One thing that annoyed me in the latest episode was something I have never noticed before in any other show. The overdubs of sound effects (especially the eating at the end) was SO LOUD! Did anyone else notice that? Or was it the file I downloaded? Or am I crazy/petty?

I thought the episode was pretty good though. Shooting the KGB agent could either be a major plot point or they'll just sweep it under the carpet like I'm sure has been done in real life.

The relationship breakdown wasn't something I expected at the start of the series and it's adding some depth to the story and I'm starting to actually care about the characters a bit more. The kids are not annoying either (although the Homeland kids weren't annoying in the first season either ... )

In some ways I'm glad that the FBI partner died. I never really liked him and he seemed like a pretty broad stereotype of an cocky FBI agent. I kinda found the scenes looking back on his relationship with the other agent funny because they were so stupid.

Writing this post has made me realise that I can't remember any of the character's names yet ... except Granny.

 

[Gasometer]

Characters names in our house are-

the dude from Brothers and sisters who was gay.

felicity.

John Boy from the waltons.

bad acne man.

 

[Elixuh]

Could be because the nature of the show transcends the individual character in that they're all either Russian spies or American agents.

 

[djrossie16]

Well episode 9 was probably my favourite of the season so far. Took a while to get to it as other shows take precedent but that was an impressive episode.

 

[Affidavit]

Great show.

 

[PHX]

Caught up on 4 episodes over the past couple of nights so now up to date. Continues to impress.

 

[Dry Rot]

Seen the lot now - very impressive.
Takes a while to build but is really good.
Recommended.

 

[PHX]

Yep, definitely finished off on a great note too and I liked they didn't feel the need to have to do a cliffhanger like Paige finding something in the laundry or something like that.

Saw the pilot absolutely tanked on Ten last night. No surprise with quality programming such as The Voice and House Rules dominating the drones' attention.

Grantland had a decent pod with the showrunners about the first season. http://espn.go.com/espnradio/grantland/player?id=9235487

 

[Crimson Azure]

Really like the show, only just started watching.

 

[Dry Rot]

Really like the show, only just started watching.

Worth the journey - gets better as it goes along

 

[sydney eagle]

Felicity gas turned out to be a Russian spy ? Oh no ! (I missed the first episode so I can't comment on it)

 

[flight23]

season 2 February 26th

 

[Percel]

season 2 February 26th

Nice, was just about to look for that, Ta 23

 

[Gasometer]

Hmmmm was struggling towards the end of last year.

The two leads are unlikable.

Hoping more from the CIA dude this year to keep the interest.

 

[flight23]

found this



8 part mini series which kinda looks identical, but actually based on a true story

and heres a teaser for season 2