It isn’t quite Emmy roundtable season* yet, but TV panels aren’t just for awards campaigning. The Times Talks series delivers a fascinating discussion about The Americans featuring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys and co-showrunner Joel Fields. This is ideal Sunday viewing for me on a Sunday of excellent viewing (see also Beychella and John Mulaney on SNL).
*I am convinced thanks to this photo of Evan Rachel Wood and Rachel Brosnahan that Emmy related stuff is occurring
And as it is the final season there is an element of celebrating the show, while also remembering that there are still seven episodes to enjoy. Everything from the current political climate, writing process to disguise highlights is covered (including one that seems to have made Russell horny af). As with a lot of Americans panels it is insightful, while keeping things mostly light despite the heavy subject material.
Elizabeth’s high body count comes up; Russell talks about how difficult it has been playing Elizabeth at the start of this season and how she reconciles these elements. There is also an amazing impression of Beloved Character Actress Margo Martindale by Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell (skip to just past the hour mark for that).
As this is the final season there will likely be more of these (including the ATX Festival) and hopefully Russell and Rhys will be taking part in Emmy roundtable season.
And let’s hope the Hart to Hart reboot becomes a thing. Even the miserable version.
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