The Jennings' make a big announcement to the family and Phillip gets caught up in a dangerous misunderstanding.
I enjoyed this one for the intricate plotting of a number of coincidental events that lead to some ironic situations with implications on the Cold War battle.
The Jennings' marriage problems have a knock on affect on many lives in this one and as a result several characters have memorable moments. Most of these events unfold in a compelling way. There's almost a parallel between the effect is has on the world of US/Soviet espionage and their own family.
All cast are excellent with Matthew Rhys, Noah Emmerich and Maximiliano Hernández giving some of the best performances.
The only parts I struggle with are the scenes where Stan had to question and intimidate someone. As good as Emmerich is I don't think these scenes were particularly well written. One monologue is meant to be scary but to me it comes across like something somebody who's not very intimidating would say when trying to scare someone. His final scene with the prisoner is for me, and should be for anyone who's seen The Sopranos, a bit clichéd and predictable.
Overall a strong episode.
I enjoyed this one for the intricate plotting of a number of coincidental events that lead to some ironic situations with implications on the Cold War battle.
The Jennings' marriage problems have a knock on affect on many lives in this one and as a result several characters have memorable moments. Most of these events unfold in a compelling way. There's almost a parallel between the effect is has on the world of US/Soviet espionage and their own family.
All cast are excellent with Matthew Rhys, Noah Emmerich and Maximiliano Hernández giving some of the best performances.
The only parts I struggle with are the scenes where Stan had to question and intimidate someone. As good as Emmerich is I don't think these scenes were particularly well written. One monologue is meant to be scary but to me it comes across like something somebody who's not very intimidating would say when trying to scare someone. His final scene with the prisoner is for me, and should be for anyone who's seen The Sopranos, a bit clichéd and predictable.
Overall a strong episode.