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I watch Tyrant, but I find it to be a pretty poor story. The acting is on the weak side, especially the supporting cast. Molly and the kids are often awkward. Their story arc is pretty crappy, and that doesn't help. They have the technical aspects down, but that is signature FX for you. The costumes are laughable, particularly Jamal's. I was very surprised to see it get renewed. I don't feel it warrants it. It likely speaks to how difficult it is to find good material in Hollywood (and that the Homeland execs have a lot of pull).
"wow", as in "I can't believe how awful this is"?
Fading Fast - They will appeal to her idealism and explain that they're all about improving the world. Remember that Paige grew up in the seventies, a time of wide post-sixties and post-Watergate dissatisfaction and cynicism about government. And while we weren't really shown it, I think it's safe to assume that Philip and Elizabeth avoided exposing their kids to gung-ho patriotism just as they did religion.
Of course, it won't be easy, it will probably be the major plot of season 5.
The risk of exposure is surely part of the plot, though Paige seems smart enough to understand the ramifications. Still, she's a teenager and may have a moment of weakness when manipulated by Pastor Tim, a boyfriend, or BFF. It's even more likely that she'll tell Henry before their parents want. It's a helluva great plot, and - like the Martha plot - the long buildup before the twist has given it tremendous power.
All the performances on the show are great, though I'm not especially fond of Richard Thomas in this role. And nothing against Frank Langella's mannered, creepy performance as Gabriel, but I really miss Margo Martindale as Granny.
Two things that have been coming up in recaps and comments: (1) Is Pastor Tim actually an operative who's been steering Paige's turn under orders from the Centre? (2) Is Martha now playing "Clark", secretly in cahoots with the FBI brass even though we haven't been shown anything like that in her scenes? She might be a lot smarter than she seems!
Did you see this absolutely fascinating article about how The Americans is using a slow-burn plotting method not based on the familiar three-act dramatic structure, but the five-act form of Shakespeare's plays?
http://www.vox.com/2015/4/2/8335137/the-americans-stingers-recap-review
That the game-changing conversation with Paige fell at the exact point where the third-act climax goes (if the show does have a five-season run) is a brilliant observation!
One of the heads of HBO was on Charlie Rose last night, and he said only 20% are watching their programming in real time. 80% watch it later in the week, save it up to binge all at once, etc. I love to binge and watch entire seasons in 2-3 days. Difficult to find that kind of time, but I wish I could watch all shows like that.My pleasure. I've been paying a lot of attention to internet reviews, recaps, and the comments on them, because the very few folks I know who also watch the show aren't watching it in real time, they're some episodes (or seasons!) behind. So we can't discuss any of these big revelations, and it's making me nuts!
Oh geez!Newhart, they set George up on a blind date.
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