"The Americans" Only You (TV Episode 2013) Poster

(TV Series)

(2013)

User Reviews

Review this title
7 Reviews
Sort by:
Filter by Rating:
9/10
Strong episode with more clever plotting from the writers
snoozejonc13 January 2021
Stan and the FBI search for their colleague's murderer.

This was a very well written episode that continues the intricacies and irony from the previous episode.

I won't discuss plot specifics not to spoil, but it's safe to say that everything depicted shows the interconnected events escalating. It reflects the chaotic state of life, where seemingly unrelated events collide and have massive implications on people's lives. In the previous episode the Jennings' marriage problems combined with the private life of another character lead to a death. In this one the subsequent investigation impacts heavily on the life of another character. The intwined professional and personal lives of the characters complicate matters as always and such is the irony, I found myself in a number of situations saying 'wow, if he only knew' or 'if she only knew' or 'if it wasn't for this he wouldn't be in that predicament '.

All performances are excellent as always. In this episode Keri Russell stands out for me along with Derek Luke and Noah Emmerich.

The cinematography and editing is very strong, keeping everything interesting and compelling to watch.

For me the episode is an 8.5/10 but I always round upwards.
9 out of 9 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
7/10
Best in-joke yet?
earthgrrlx10 November 2015
Warning: Spoilers
I'm in two camps about this show. I'm enjoying it and will continue following it - but it does lag a bit sometimes and the 'reality' factor is a little lacking. I really enjoy all of the actors who are in the show and I am fascinated by the historical period in which it is set.

The ending was a little depressing and I definitely had a few tears in my eyes as Gregory 'took one for the team'. I like to think that in the same situation I would have taken the trip to Moscow (though I was thinking at the time 'does anyone ever get there - look at what happened to the unsuspecting girlfriend in an earlier episode).

The best part however, was when Stan turns up to the motel room and he's carrying a six-pack of beer, a reference to Noah Emmerich's character 'Marlon' on the Truman Show.

I'm not sure if it was intended, but it was understated and well- played if it was.
9 out of 11 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
8/10
Black man in Moscow
kweathersb23 December 2019
That makes no sense from the jump.... still live this show though
1 out of 15 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
The Americans Only You
dalydj-918-25517510 April 2013
Warning: Spoilers
An eye for an eye is the way of this show because while it is a battle between the KGB and the FBI when one groups loses someone the other group finds the responsible one and not letting them go. I knew last week when Chris was killed someone would pay but I never thought Gregory would be the one as I liked his character in his last appearance and I think the relationship between Elizabeth and Gregory is so strong I thought he would stick around even though I was wrong. I liked the way they shot the final moments of Gregory's life from the shootout to other characters reactions to this tragic death. The character of Stan is growing on me especially how his character becomes more involved in the relationship of Elizabeth and Philip. I like the work all the actors are doing no matter how big their role is and why I'm used to annoying kids facing adult separation I still have to complain about how those type of kids are not handled to the best they can be. Kerri Russell and Matthew Rhys are giving such awesome performances that I really hope the show is discovered more if not for them two alone.

EPISODE GRADE: B+ (MVP: Kerri Russell)
5 out of 9 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
6/10
sappy
mm-3915 April 2013
Warning: Spoilers
I did not mind the series but the latest episode was sappy. The American mole decided to go out in a blazes of glory was over dramatic. The sappy false marriage between the bickering couple is too much to watch. I would rather watch the main storyline of the the F B I vs the K G B! The sub-plots slow the series down. I would like to watch more spy games and less drama. Only You was not the best episode. However, a watchable episode. I was not bored to tears. I give Only You a six out of ten. Let's hope next weeks episode picks up. The viewer is never given the over all goal of the K G B in the series. Maybe, the makers will tell more in the current season.
2 out of 25 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
1/10
They kill off the black guy since they have zero imagination.
regina-connors2 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Not only do you kill off the black guy after you've killed off the other black guy, you do it with the most unbelievable narrative possible. Trying, and failing, to be racially sensitive. Who writes this badly in this millennium?
1 out of 14 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink
Heartbroken
sh_bronstein23 March 2016
Warning: Spoilers
If you haven't watched this or the previous episode - beware: Spoilers below!!! A lot of suspense in this episode, but also some disappointment. I did not expect the turn of events that we were to find in "only you"... After the death of Amador, Stan's nudnik sideshow, I did expect some rage from the FBI, but I was shocked at the screenplay writers' choice of Gregory as the scapegoat. I really liked his character, and it added a different perspective to have an African-American in this Cold War drama... but then, they killed him! No way! One episode they kill the Latino-sidekick and then the African American? What the...? I was really disappointed. I haven't watched the next episodes, but I hope the series recovers. One of the reasons this series stands out is that it is not as stereotypical as others on air at the moment. I hope it doesn't become an all-white,upper-middle-class spy story.
6 out of 14 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

See also

Awards | FAQ | User Ratings | External Reviews | Metacritic Reviews


Recently Viewed