I can imagine that life as an undercover KGB spy is not easy, but neither is watching six hours of TV everyday for three days. Binge watching The Americans started out as a fun few hours of TV with friends followed by some alone time with a captivating show. While we still enjoy it and would love to know what will happen to Elizabeth and Philip, the binge did become a bit of a chore. Our group met each day around the same time in the same place. We sat in the same spots watching the same show. The excitement of knowing what mischief would go down in the show was slightly shadowed by the obligation to get through it. With that in mind, we wanted to narrow down our experience with a top ten list of things we’ve learned during our binge-watch of The Americans.
- Bingeing is much more fun in a group setting.
Our individual binges were really when the depression started to kick in. 10/10 would not recommend bingeing alone. Plus, it’s awesome to have someone to talk to about this insane show.
- The title sequence of The Americans is as traumatizing as the rest of the show.
It scares you really badly the first few times, and eventually you start humming along, but it does take a while.
- Matthew Rhys is hot as Hell.
At first glance, you wouldn’t expect him to be the heartthrob of the show, but
his intense personality (and the overall lack of beautiful men on the show) really wooed us. He fine.
- Being a spy is pretty tough.
This may come as a surprise, but being an undercover Russian spy is not as sexy and glamorous as it seems. In just the season and a half we watched, I would need all my fingers and toes to count how many times Philip and Elizabeth almost died.
- Kids are nosy.
Not telling your kids that you’re a KGB officer is pretty messed up, but dear Paige, please stop trying to figure out your suspicious parents. They are hiding this stuff for a good reason.
- Don’t binge in places with windows.
It gets extra depressing when you are wasting your day away to look outside and see the real world. The sun will make you feel more guilty and will worsen the experience. Opt for a dungeon setting.
- In order to be a good parent, you probably shouldn't be a Russian spy.
Spying is stressful! You will not have time for your kids, and their presence will just add more stress to your life. Also, they may resent you a bit if they ever find out their life was based on a lie. Spying is cool, parenting is cool, but they don’t mix well.
- The FBI is more fucked up than the KGB.
Two words. Stan Beeman.
- If someone way hotter than you tries to seduce you during the Cold War, it’s a scam.
They are probably a spy, and they may be trying to have sex with you for your high security clearance. By all means, take advantage of the situation, but keep your wits about you.
- A great TV show becomes just good when you watch too much of it.
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