Nope. The fact that Alexi (and the Russian people in general) was a victim of the vile and odious Soviet policies does not keep him from being a thoroughly unsympathetic character. His boorish behavior and dominating personality are not excused by having lived under terrible conditions in Russia. It's clear that he…

Sure, if you want make a real stretch. But no. Martha's hungry, obviously very poor life in no way fits any definition of being treated like a hero in anyone's dictionary or mind. There's no respect being shown to her. And you can't make up stuff that she "probably" has to make a point. This can't be what Philip meant…

They've given up pretending to be interested. "Is Henry here? No. Oh good, now we can talk".

I'd kill to see some more Justified.

That's because it's not possible.

I guess the show wanted us to know that, unsurprisingly, the Soviets didn't keep their promises as to how Martha would be treated. Although we really knew that. If Philip knew, it would just add to his growing disquiet about his home country. Why weren't growing their own wheat? Why didn't he think of that before?…

Alexi is so obnoxious and one of those self-absorbed people who has to give never-ending voice to his grievances regardless of anyone else. When he gets knocked off, there may be a collective sigh of relief from a large numbers of viewers. And his wife. And son.

If that's one of the stores with more and better food, I'd hate to shop at the worse ones. The shelves Martha was looking over were so sparsely stocked it was pitiful.

I practically shouted "Martha"! And then she was gone.

I doubt the CIA even has or uses a name to approach a potential asset much of the time, but this time they've got poor Stan. They're prepared to use blackmail threats as the real motivator. Oleg may actually realize this has nothing to do with Stan. He's smart and he's experienced as an agent himself. He knows what…

Yeah, that was particularly awful using Stan's name when he fought so hard to protect Oleg from something that can only be very bad for The Russian. And Stan had to know doing that didn't exactly elevate his position with the FBI. Way to do the right thing, Stan, seriously.

I also still think of her as X-files lady.

Yeah I'm concerned about Phil's cover.

I'm rather anxious about Phil's son searching for him. That could kick up a world of shit.

Stan stepped over the borderline of creepy a long time ago. Funny thing is he has no clue. About sooo many things.

Well, Stan IS pathetic. But he's got a darn positive attitude about it, by golly.

Don't think there's been any reason for Stan to be suspicious of his neighbor friends. They're pretty damn good at being American!

Hope springs eternal in the mind of Stan Beeman. Remember how he kept dropping by his ex-wife's place that she shared with her new love, thinking he might still have a chance? Definitely in character for Stan.

Me too! Instantly both hands over my mouth. Americans, I've missed you so.

Agreed. If Frank is alive then, why wouldn't he be at Raimy's engagement party?