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The Americans – Season 5, Episode 5 Lotus 1-2-3

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Philip and Elizabeth receive surprising news about Henry and shattering news about a past operation; Philip wonders about something dark going on with Stan, who may be falling in love.
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The Americans — Season 5, Episode 5

The Americans — Season 5, Episode 5

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Deftly weaving disparate narrative strands, building to a gut-wrenching revelation, and finally closing on a quietly poignant note, "Lotus 1-2-3" adds another pitch-perfect entry to The Americans' riveting saga.

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Cast & Crew

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Keri Russell

Elizabeth Jennings

Matthew Rhys

Philip Jennings

Noah Emmerich

Stan Beeman

Holly Taylor

Paige Jennings

Keidrich Sellati

Henry Jennings

Costa Ronin

Oleg Burov
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Eric Eidelstein New York Magazine/Vulture 06/04/2018
Not only is the KGB's error horrifying, but Matthew Rhys's reaction to the truth is one of his finest moments on the show. Go to Full Review Anthony Breznican Entertainment Weekly 04/05/2017
B
The pace picks up a little bit in this episode as we finally come to understand the nature of the agriculture program Philip and Elizabeth are investigating and suspicions about Stan's new girlfriend are vocalized by our antiheroes. Go to Full Review Erik Adams AV Club 04/05/2017
A
"Lotus 1-2-3" is the third episode of The Americans directed by Noah Emmerich, and the producers just keep on handing him bombshells. Go to Full Review Lili Loofbourow The Week 08/28/2017
This episode is steeped in Philip's tortured perspective, which seems increasingly to be - at least in subtext - that Russia never really exactly fed him. Go to Full Review Aaron Neuwirth The Young Folks 04/05/2017
For all the plates that are spinning, The Americans sure knows how to make the emotional moments land. Go to Full Review Alec Bojalad Den of Geek 04/05/2017
5/5
This show, this beautifully crafted show, knows how to produce an episode with virtually no filler, no extraneous parts and where all the dramatic pieces fit together. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Philip and Elizabeth receive surprising news about Henry and shattering news about a past operation; Philip wonders about something dark going on with Stan, who may be falling in love.
Executive Producer
Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Graham Yost, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (L|S)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 4, 2017