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    The Americans (Season 2)

    My most anticipated return of the year.

    Don't sophomore slump on me, show. I need you to be good.
    ...and the milk's in me.

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    My most anticipated return of the year.

    Don't sophomore slump on me, show. I need you to be good.
    Hopefully should lessen any anxiety. No spoilers.

    I stopped watching this show halfway thru last season. Wasn't bad. I just wasn't that interested. Sepinwall's review of Season 2 (thru about 5 episodes) has convinced me to give it another go.

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    Ooh hoo hoo. This opening was a doozy. I'm glad we didn't skip too much time (although those kids are growing like weeds.) I feel like involving the kids so closely really ups the stakes, and I was really shocked at the bloodiness near the end.

    Speaking of which, I feel like we're getting a role reversal a little bit this season so far. Getting shot seems to have made Elizabeth a little more gentle and maternal (braking for the deer, terrified) while the same event hardened Phillip quite a bit (shooting those men in cold blood in the opening. He didn't want to kill the innocent bystander, but he also didn't hesitate.)

    I'm wondering if Phillip's brush with the teenage boy in the hallway (without wigs or anything!) is going to be a torpedo.
    ...and the milk's in me.

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    So glad this show is back! Looks like the daughter's growing suspicion will be an escalating subplot this year.

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    Phillip's brush with the teenage boy in the hallway...
    Devastating scene.
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    Haven't been posting but we have had a solid run of episodes. The scene between Martha and Elizabeth was tense on, like, five different levels.

    I had assumed that Oleg was working for the Americans (so nosy! so inappropriate!) but now I'm not so sure.
    ...and the milk's in me.

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    Ha ha-- I know all the streets that Oleg is taking in this very slow car chase. I think he's heading into Maryland. Is he going to Baltimore?
    ...and the milk's in me.

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