The Americans (TV Series)

The Soviet Division (2017)

Noah Emmerich: Stan Beeman

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• Stan Beeman : So, I'm thinking of leaving my job. Not the FBI, the department I'm working in.

  Renee : Because of the thing with your boss's boss?

  Stan Beeman : Yeah, kind of. It's... that thing that my boss wanted me to work on because it was gonna keep me on the job longer. It turns out that's going to go on for a while.

  Renee : That's good, right? That you get to stay longer?

  Stan Beeman : Yeah, but no. Because I... Because I don't want to do it anymore. The kind of work that I'm doing. You know, we're talking to someone, getting information from them. And it is risky for this person. You know, I just... I don't want to be responsible if something goes sideways.

  Renee : Woud you be responsible, though? Isn't it that person's choice to talk to you?

  Stan Beeman : Yes, technically. But, sometimes it's hard for people to say no to what we offer. And they don't really know what it is they're getting into. It just feels shitty. I'm tired of feeling shitty.

  [seeing Rene's smile] 

  Stan Beeman : What?

  Renee : You're really good person, Stan.

  Stan Beeman : Thanks. I wasn't fishing for...

  Renee : I know you weren't, I just wanted to say it. Not many people care like you do. And I know that you've been feeling stressed and part of me is really happy that you're leaving but I can't help but think your department needs someone like you who's not afraid to push back and stand up when something's wrong. And if you don't do it, who will?