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The Americans – Season 4, Episode 6 The Rat

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A shocking new development in Wiliam's work leads the Jennings to face the dangerous realities of a biological war.
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The Americans — Season 4, Episode 6

The Americans — Season 4, Episode 6

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An intense and satisfying episode, "The Rat" underscores the creators' penchant for uncomfortable, slow-burning, compelling storytelling as the seeds are sown for a key character's demise.

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Keri Russell

Elizabeth Jennings

Matthew Rhys

Philip Jennings

Noah Emmerich

Stan Beeman

Holly Taylor

Paige Jennings

Keidrich Sellati

Henry Jennings

Annet Mahendru

Nina Sergeevna Krilova
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Eric Eidelstein New York Magazine/Vulture 06/01/2018
William is a foreboding presence in "The Rat," the bearer of harsh news for Philip. Go to Full Review Anthony Breznican Entertainment Weekly 04/21/2016
Applause for actress Alison Wright. I think all fans of The Americans are amazed Martha has survived this long, but now she is truly teetering on the edge. Go to Full Review Joshua Alston AV Club 04/21/2016
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"The Rat" is the latest demonstration of Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields' commitment to never getting too comfortable in their storytelling. Go to Full Review Alec Bojalad Den of Geek 05/19/2016
4.5/5
"The Rat" helpfully reminds us of the psychic damage Philip has undergone with just an absolutely brutal, heartbreaking scene. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis A shocking new development in Wiliam's work leads the Jennings to face the dangerous realities of a biological war.
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 20, 2016