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The Americans – Season 4, Episode 5 Clark's Place

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Philip must take stock of his life with Martha and make a difficult choice, from which there is no return.
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The Americans — Season 4, Episode 5

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"Clark's Place" heightens the tension of this season's arc with the first fallout from a shocking death -- further underscoring the reality that no character is safe.

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Cast & Crew

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Keri Russell

Elizabeth Jennings

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Philip Jennings

Noah Emmerich

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Eric Eidelstein New York Magazine/Vulture Jun 1, 2018
While Philip and Elizabeth wait on orders about what to do with Martha, what to do with Pastor Tim, and what to do with years of built-up anxiety, it's poignant that "Clark's Place" ends with relief. Go to Full Review Erik Adams AV Club Apr 14, 2016
B+
"Clark's Place" isn't The Americans recoiling from the attack. It's the preparation for the pounce, the show's muscles tensing in preparation for action. Go to Full Review Matt Brennan Slant Magazine Apr 14, 2016
"Clark's Place," directed by Noah Emmerich, establishes the rifts in the show's key relationships through a series of skillful compositions, highlighting the spaces in between the characters at every turn. Go to Full Review Alec Bojalad Den of Geek May 19, 2016
3.5/5
There's the aforementioned use of "Under Pressure" that shows even when The Americans takes a breather it can still be one of the most incredibly stylish and sensual shows on television. Go to Full Review Mark Trammell TV Equals Apr 15, 2016
All in all, a solid enough episode, which effectively ratcheted up the... well, pressure on all concerned, making that song selection a bit on the nose, but still apropos, nonetheless. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Philip must take stock of his life with Martha and make a difficult choice, from which there is no return.
Executive Producer
Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Graham Yost, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 13, 2016
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