This topic replaces the old The Americans forum which has been vaulted at the location below:
https://forums.primetimer.com/forum/215-the-americans-v/
Onto the main event.
PHILIP
I was always surprised when people thought Philip actually missed Martha, like he enjoyed her as a domestic haven. To me it seems clearly the opposite. Martha disrupted his domestic haven and however much he valued her as a source, it’s a personal relief to him that she’s gone.
Despite his frazzled appearance, Philip’s still barreling forward here. He’s looking ahead to playing hockey again, which is a team sport. So he’s not just craving the physical e