FULL LENGTH THE AMERICANS REACTION - 6x10
Added 2023-03-20 17:29:55 +0000 UTC
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Thank you so much for these reactions—I’ve really loved revisiting this show with you. That scene in the garage with Stan and the Jennings family has been living rent-free in my brain since it first aired; I think it’s absolutely masterful and I loved how you were able to appreciate it so deeply as well. I think it perfectly sums up the show: complex, layered emotions, understated, beautifully shot (Stan, a dark silhouette receding into the background as they drive away), and acted to perfection. I discovered you through Succession but The Americans was a great surprise treat, and I’m happy to see you doing The Office as well. I know I’m not the first to urge you to react to Mad Men, but I truly think it’s perfect for you with its pacing and complexity. It’s a good vehicle for someone who is thoughtful and insightful but also appreciates the artistry of television.
Superplin
2023-05-07 20:26:19 +0000 UTCWanted to chime in and echo the sentiments above; it was a PLEASURE to re-watch The Americans via your Patreon. It's such an incredible show, and I honestly feel lucky that you chose to watch it; it doesn't get a lot of reactions to begin with, and I think you're the perfect reactor for it--the show is wicked stressful but also requires a certain patience. This was only my second time re-watching the series and it's just so impressive. Writing, casting, pacing, music, just a (depressing) gem. Elizabeth Jennings and Stan Beeman are all-time great characters, and I'm refraining from listing all the supporting characters and moments because this comment length is getting embarrassing. :D Anyway, thank you!
Ashleep
2023-04-27 00:23:11 +0000 UTCI saw a guy do a tournament style top movies/characters on twitter once and it was fun. I would love to see people post their top 10 list on the community page. Forgive me but I'm just corny like that.
Tyrone Tyrone
2023-03-22 00:40:08 +0000 UTCshoutout to matthew rhys' emmy award for this episode... i can never make it through this episode without crying--it just gets me every single time!! truly one of my favorite series of all time, what incredible television
margo m
2023-03-21 02:39:49 +0000 UTCYes you should!! 🙂
Ninaofthe90s
2023-03-21 01:18:47 +0000 UTCMy top tier: Mad Men, Lost, Person of Interest, Black Sails and The Last Kingdom And almost A+ are Sherlock, The Leftovers, Friends, Queer as Folk, Mindhunter and Breaking Bad I haven't watched Justified and Better call Saul yet. (Shame on me) and I can't put Game of thrones on that list because it would be kind of insulting to the other shows. Seasons 1-4 were top tier (maybe the best thing I have ever seen) , 5 and 6 were mixed and 7 and 8 were atrocious. Can't put it on the list with these almost constantly amazing shows. Other shows I love that come close:Hannibal, The Wire, Banshee, The Office, ER and Black Mirror.
Ninaofthe90s
2023-03-21 01:17:46 +0000 UTCI mentioned The Sopranos. Totally forgot Hannibal, it'd slide nicely into that second tier. I really should do a list. 🤔
Jimmy Macram
2023-03-21 00:58:17 +0000 UTCThanks Jimmy! Rewatching The American's with you has been a pleasure. Not sure which show you are forgetting in your A+ tier but here is mine. Outside of the top 3 the order can change depending on my mood and recency bias for how long its been since the last rewatch(The Wire has been rewatched so many times I lost count). A+, I almost want the put The Wire/BSC/BB in their own Legendary Tier The Wire Better Call Saul Breaking Bad Deadwood The West Wing *the only traditional network show that made my top tier list Justified The Shield Mad Men Black Sails Oz A The Sopranos The Americans Boardwalk Empire Rescue Me The leftovers The Newsroom Six Feet Under A-, great shows and some were contenders for A+ at one pint but dropped the ball along the way Game Of Thrones House of Cards Dexter Peaky Blinders Lost Buffy The Vampire Slayer Sons Of Anarchy Ray Donovan I know I am forgetting some and with deeper thought some A/A- may be moved around but its close enough for now.
geoff woyce
2023-03-21 00:40:27 +0000 UTCtruly one of the greatest series finales of all time, just pure television excellence
margo m
2023-03-20 21:20:32 +0000 UTCwas it The Sopranos you forgot or maybe Hannibal for the top tier? And Lost, Agents of SHIELD are pretty high up as well right? And what about The Leftovers?
Ninaofthe90s
2023-03-20 20:40:17 +0000 UTCThe garage scene is an all timer, and if Phillip didn't save the day you can see Liz was ready to take out Stan. I remember a lot of people anticipating stuff like Phillip and Elizabeth going out in a firefight but I think they found the perfect finale for the way this show is. This finale doesn't work as well as it does without the pacing of the show earlier. I believe they found the right emotional climax for the characters at the end with the fantastic train scene. I love how Elizabeth, the "cold one," is the one whose devastation of loosing her family is focused on. And I think they get the proper comeuppance. It was a show about a relationship between Elizabeth and Phillip, and while their relationship continues (on & off the show) in a changed place, they have to let go of their family. Maybe in the moment The Americans isn't the most action packed or exciting show in the world. But as time passes, I can't help to think about more than most other shows. A big part of that is probably on the strength of the two lead characters/actors, through their obvious dynamite chemistry as the characters fell in love, the actors fell in love, and we fell in love. I really miss them. Also the music. I don't think the show should come back, but also in the back of my mind I can't help but wonder what it would be like if we catch up with Phillip and Elizabeth like 10 years later as the Soviet Union is collapsing, honestly just to see them again.
Just When I Thought I Was Out...
2023-03-20 20:20:58 +0000 UTCone of the greatest endings of all time.
Ninaofthe90s
2023-03-20 19:55:58 +0000 UTC
