On this episode of Directorate S we discuss Season 3 episode 12 of The Americans, “I am Abassin Zadran.” Once again the future of That Robot is questioned. Did he overhear Stan’s conversation with Aderholt? Were those agents flirting? Has the toilet paper crisis been resolved?!? Amberlee raises the down with Oliana banner while […]

This week we discuss Season 3 episode 11 of The Americans, “One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov.” The fallout from last episode’s reveal continues this week as Paige struggles to re-contextualize her life. We discuss the parallel between Paige and Martha, both of whom are struggling to figure out who they are […]

Bombs were dropped and stingers were stung this week as we roll on towards the season finale. Join us for this episode of Directorate S, where we talk about all the happenings in Season 3 episode 10 of The Americans, “Stingers.” Stan’s suspicions about Zinaida prove to be true, Nina uses English to get […]

On this episode of Directorate S we discuss Season 3 episode 9 of The Americans, “Do Mail Robots Dream of Electric Sheep?” Were you worried about Mail Robot, comrades? We sure were! And we are thrilled that he has not been forced into an early retirement just yet. This episode sure brought the sad […]

This week we discuss Season 3 episode 8 of The Americans, “Divestment.” Walter Taffet continues interrogating the FBI agents and we wonder how much of this is from Martha’s perspective. Aderholt stands his ground while Agent Gaad lets his frustrations out on Mail Robot. Rachael suggests that Elizabeth is a master manipulator and we continue […]

This week we discuss Season 3 episode 7 of The Americans, “Walter Taffet.” Stan is jealous of Aderholt, Sandra states her intentions, and no one wants to hang with Philip. We talk through Martha’s impromptu spycraft, her diminishing faith in her marriage, and speculate on what might be next for her character. We briefly […]

On this episode of Directorate S we discuss Season 3 episode 6 of The Americans, “Born Again.” This week’s episode is all about rebirth and redefinition. Paige is reborn in the church, much to the chagrin of her parents, and Elizabeth comes out as a civil rights activist. We navigate the murky waters of Foxy Jim […]

This week we discuss Season 3 episode 5 of The Americans, “Salang Pass.” Philip is struggling to keep up with all the women in his life and so are we. Martha continues to work her baby game on Clark, which Amberlee is firmly against. Foxy Jim tries hard to put exactly no moves on […]

Episode 4 of Season 3 of The Americans, “Dimebag,” piled on the creep factor with the introduction of Philip’s new alias Foxy Jim, and as we suspected he’s tasked with putting the moves on Kimberly. Join us as we ramble on about unsettling advertising campaigns, Foxy Jim’s creeper hair, and Paige’s excellent manipulation skills. Rachael […]

Well Amerifans, “Open House,” episode 3 of Season 3 of The Americans was just tooth good to be true. We discuss the gruesome tooth of erotic home dentistry, Paige and Henry becoming more mature in very different ways, and the most stressful game of scrabble ever. Rachael is nervous about potential babysitter storylines, Amberlee admits she’s underestimated […]