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The Americans Season 1 Episode 2

The Clock

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AIRED: Feb 06, 2013

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The spy couple are set the seemingly impossible task of bugging the Defense Secretary's study before a crucial meeting in 6 days time.

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The Americans "The Clock" Review: Time to Care

This week it was Elizabeth Jennings' turn to experience parental misgivings—spy-style—as she and Phillip took on a risky, last-minute assignment that had the usual go-getter sobered by the reality of potentially orphaning her children.

By Ryan Sandoval, Feb 07, 2013

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Tops the pilot

9.5

By patsully, Feb 13, 2013

I love the pilot, but this raises the stakes even further. No easy task.

An impossible mission made the tension unbearable, all while believably developing the relationship between our two Russian spies and their American children.

Noah Emmerich was awesome again - it can't be overstated how important his character is to this show. Without an American agent, it would be too difficult to side with Russian spies. Instead we get likable characters on both sides of the struggle. Pumped for more.moreless
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episode 1X02

9.0

By gialex9501, Feb 12, 2013

I must admit I was not particularly acctracted to this show when I read the plot, but I watched it nonetheless and now I'm glad I did.

It's well done and it got my attention...

I can't wait to see what happens next...
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Serious Spy drama ! at Last !

9.5

By hotto1, Feb 11, 2013

It's not about bombs or car chases. It's about planning - patience - execution.

Watch "The Spy who came in from the Cold" - and "Three days of the Condor" - to establish a foundation.

"The Americans" is very good!

Thanks FX. We'll spread the word.
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The Clock

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By thefanof, Feb 08, 2013

The second episode of The Americans really showcases why we love the edginess of FX dramas so much, and how even a predictable outcome, can still be preceded by an entertaining show.

I still think the acting is not quite up to par with some of television's elite dramas, but this series has me intrigued. This episode showed why this series has potential because it blurs the line between good and evil, and makes the protagonists put in those moral quandaries.moreless
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Cast & Crew: STARS

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Keri Russell	Elizabeth Jennings
Matthew Rhys	Phillip Jennings
Maximiliano Hernandez	Chris Amador
Holly Taylor	Paige Jennings
Keidrich Sellati	Henry Jennings
Noah Emmerich	Stan Beeman

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Cast & Crew: RECURRING AND GUESTS

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Gillian Alexy	Annelise	Guest Star
Tonye Patano	Viola	Guest Star
Meg Gibson	Mrs. Weinberger	Guest Star
Richard Thomas	Agent Gaad	Recurring Role
Annet Mahendru	Nina	Recurring Role
Lev Gorn	Arkady	Recurring Role