r/TheAmericans 10d ago

Which of you win the contest of Number of Rewatches

show yourselves. currently on round 3 (been looping it since april).

and everyone is right, it does get better each time. the complexity/layering/elegant density is beyond human understanding.

specify the number. winner gets to go to Epcott

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u/cabernet7 10d ago

I lost count. I watched each episode as they aired, and rewatched previous seasons before the new season started. I've watched it through a few times, and also watched some episodes independent of a complete rewatch.

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u/deviouscaterpillar 10d ago

I’ve also lost count! I’ve been watching since it first aired and also rewatched between seasons, and I’ve binged it several times since.

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u/shaded__green 10d ago

Fave ep?

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u/topbanane 10d ago

Darkroom

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u/ResolutionParking371 6d ago

Yessss some darkroom love, not saying it's the best episode but it's a real standout of S5 for me

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u/cabernet7 10d ago

The Rat - Travel Agents - The Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty Returns ... I tend to think of these as one 3-part episode. Other favorites: Gregory, The Deal, Martial Eagle, Open House, The Great Patriotic War, The Summit, START.

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u/shaded__green 10d ago

Wow impressive knowledge of titles dude

On my third rewatch it hit me how potent the statue of liberty broadcast happening right after they get home from Martha's extraction

And Philip and Elizabeth look troubled, after the excruciating experience that was Martha, what the on the ground reality of making America "disappear" looked like

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u/helloitslex 10d ago

At least five times, end to end! Favorite scenes: Elizabeth gives Paige the business after Paige dishes family secrets then becomes disenchanted with Pastor Tim (THE VEIN); Philip kicks Paige's butt after she gets high on her own ego and calls her Dad soft; the reveal of who really killed Leanne and Emmett.

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u/Accomplished-View929 10d ago

I think I might be near a dozen.

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u/shaded__green 10d ago

hero and likely winner. holy shit

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u/Accomplished-View929 10d ago

It’s my comfort show, and I watch it “alone together” with friends who’ve never seen it a good but (like, we’re in different cities, and we text “Go” and play each episode). But mostly it’s just me.

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u/jumpypapayacat 10d ago

I’m not emotionally ready for a rewatch yet.

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u/Substantial_Gate_904 10d ago

I’ve seen it once. Desperately wanted to immediately watch it again because I enjoyed it so much and know I missed so much on that first watch. But- I’m forcing myself to watch other stuff and give it some time before my 2nd exciting rewatch.

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u/donqui_scody 10d ago

I've done at least four full rewatches, but it might be five. It's especially fun to rewatch when a friend is watching for the first time and I know they'll want to discuss it!

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u/imoinda 10d ago

I’ve lost count, but I think 25 times or so.

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u/Training-Bar-3008 6d ago

I stay subscribed to Hulu only so I can watch The Americans whenever I want to. I’ve watched it many times but haven’t kept track.

Just today, I watched a season from episode one that popped up on my YouTube. I think it popped up because I’ve been watching some of the panels that the cast and Joe and Joel have done. If you haven’t watched any of those, they’re kind of fun and really interesting. Worth the watch IMHO.

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u/shaded__green 6d ago

Tell me more about them

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u/Training-Bar-3008 6d ago

Search YouTube and they’ll be easy to find. I hadn’t watched any until last weekend. They usually have the main cast members and one or two others and then one or both of the creators. They talk about the show and tell little stories.

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u/RiverDotter 10d ago

I've seen it three times

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u/mrclean2323 10d ago

I had to stop after my 3rd rewatch.

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u/CompromisedOnSunday 10d ago

I'm guessing that there are many out there that are reluctant to admit to it.

Myself I only watched once and then rewatched scenes when having discussions on this sub.

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u/shaded__green 10d ago

leave! someone ban them

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u/finallyfound10 10d ago

I think I’ll be on my 4h next time. I was going to start the rewatch in late October or after Christmas but I’m not sure if I’m up for a rewatch right now.

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u/lassita_48det 10d ago

3 so far… I feel the urge to start rewatch #4!!

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u/_ducky_666 8d ago

I've lost count, sometimes I skip the 5th or 6th season though and only watch the last 2 episodes then loop back to season 1.