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Stan Beeman attends [[Erhard Seminars Training|EST]] along with Philip, but doesn't find it useful, much to Sandra's annoyance. Arkady Ivanovich and Oleg Igorevich discuss if they can help Nina. |
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Philip continues to persuade Annalise to extract information from [[Yousaf (The Americans)|Yousaf]], but she confesses that she is in love with him. While she's having sex with Yousaf, she confesses her ulterior motive and Yousaf |
Philip continues to persuade Annalise to extract information from [[Yousaf (The Americans)|Yousaf]], but she confesses that she is in love with him. While she's having sex with Yousaf, she confesses her ulterior motive and Yousaf strangles and murders her. Philip, disguised as Annalise's husband, catches him in the act and is outraged at first, but promises to help Yousaf. |
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"EST Men" is the third season premiere of the American television drama series The Americans, and the 27th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on January 28, 2015 in the United States on FX.
Plot
Elizabeth Jennings meets an ex-CIA analyst, who is willing to share a list of CIA operatives in Afghanistan, but after feeling guilty confesses her indiscretion. Elizabeth is chased by Gaad and his associate, but she manages to escape with minor injuries, but loses the operatives list in the process. Gaad also informs Stan that Nina has been charged with espionage and treason.
Philip and Elizabeth meet Gabriel (Frank Langella), their mentor, who persuades them to recruit Paige. Gabriel also gives Elizabeth a tape recorder with her mother's recording. Elizabeth and Philip have a fight over whether Paige should be recruited.
Stan Beeman attends EST along with Philip, but doesn't find it useful, much to Sandra's annoyance. Arkady Ivanovich and Oleg Igorevich discuss if they can help Nina.
Philip continues to persuade Annalise to extract information from Yousaf, but she confesses that she is in love with him. While she's having sex with Yousaf, she confesses her ulterior motive and Yousaf strangles and murders her. Philip, disguised as Annalise's husband, catches him in the act and is outraged at first, but promises to help Yousaf.
Production
The episode was written by Joel Fields and series creator Joe Weisberg and directed by Daniel Sackheim. The episode marks the first appearance of Frank Langella as Gabriel, mentor of Elizabeth and Philip. Beginning with this episode, Lev Gorn, Costa Ronin, and Richard Thomas are credited as series regulars.
Reception
The episode was watched by 1.895 million viewers and scored 0.6 ratings in 18-49 demographics, as per Nielsen ratings.[1] The critics reviewed the episode positively. The A.V. Club rated gave the episode an A-.[2] Alan Sepinwall from Hitfix reviewed the episode positively.[3] TV.com described the episode as "EST Men was mainly a set-up/catch-up hour, but it unfolded in the taut fashion The Americans has come to perfect, and that's kind of all it needed to do."[4]
References
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 29, 2015). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Tops Night + 'The Game', 'Wahlburgers', 'Conan', 'The Americans' & More". TV by the Numbers.
- ^ Adams, Erik (January 28, 2015). "The Americans: "EST Men"".
- ^ Sepinwall, Alan (January 28, 2015). "Season premier review: "The Americans" - "EST Men":The Deep End".
- ^ Sandoval, Ryan (January 28, 2015). "The Americans Season 3 Premiere Review: Not Without My Daughter". TV.com.