The Americans
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As a species, Milgrams study suggested, were inclined to obey orders, rather than our conscience.
The kicker: Elizabeth cant tell anyone about the mission, including her husband.
The use of Gabriels song over Elizabeths Mexico trip is not even subtext.
When we hear the chorus, we do as were told repeated, thats text.
Yet theres complexity to that sentiment.
The Center gives her an assignment, and she follows through on that assignment.
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YetThe Americanshas never written Elizabeth off as a mere conformist.
And thats to say nothing of Paige, whos now part of the next generation of naturalized spies.
Arkady mentions someone outside the organization is meeting with an illegal, whom we know to be Elizabeth.
And just like that, the stage is set for the final season.
Their marriage would be in trouble even if Oleg decided to stay in Moscow.
Elizabeth is clutching a necklace with a cyanide pill inside.
They are no longer on the same page.
And how about Philip line-dancing?
