The Americans: Pilot
So I downloaded the pilot episode off iTunes a couple of weeks back, but only got around to watching it last night. It's very slick, with smooth camera work and sharp writing. I think I could get hooked fairly easily, which is curious as it's quite political and that's not usually my thing.
I like Phillip. I think we're meant to, but I still do. He seems lost in a lot of ways. Elizabeth is a tougher character. I could have done without the backstory, because I don't think it adds to her character and really, the pivotal point could have been achieved without it. She'll be a grower.
What I find interesting is we're essentially watching the bad guys. It flips the usual narrative, though not as excessively as Dexter, but I think shows more shades of grey for that. I'm assuming Cliff's role, as a Mossad agent, is on paper a good one but the POV turns him into the antagonist of the story.
In NCIS: LA, I could root for his character over Grissold because the episode started with the bang scene. There was no time to know Grissold, which meant I didn't care. My default setting got hit and the show lost me. I've an entire season of The Americans to catch up on, and he's going against the main characters instead of another bit part.
This should prove interesting.
I like Phillip. I think we're meant to, but I still do. He seems lost in a lot of ways. Elizabeth is a tougher character. I could have done without the backstory, because I don't think it adds to her character and really, the pivotal point could have been achieved without it. She'll be a grower.
What I find interesting is we're essentially watching the bad guys. It flips the usual narrative, though not as excessively as Dexter, but I think shows more shades of grey for that. I'm assuming Cliff's role, as a Mossad agent, is on paper a good one but the POV turns him into the antagonist of the story.
In NCIS: LA, I could root for his character over Grissold because the episode started with the bang scene. There was no time to know Grissold, which meant I didn't care. My default setting got hit and the show lost me. I've an entire season of The Americans to catch up on, and he's going against the main characters instead of another bit part.
This should prove interesting.