"Cardinal" is the second episode of the
second season of the American television drama series ''
The Americans
''The Americans'' is an American period spy drama television series created by Joe Weisberg that aired on the FX television network for six seasons from January 30, 2013, to May 30, 2018. Weisberg and Joel Fields also serve as showrunners a ...
'', and the 15th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on
FX in the United States on March 5, 2014.
Plot
Elizabeth stays mainly close to home to keep watch over the neighborhood and the children. She only ventures out to drop them off at the movies, in order to help Lucia (
Aimee Carrero
Aimee Carrero (born July 15, 1988) is a Dominican-American actress. She is known for voicing Princess Elena on Disney Channel's ''Elena of Avalor'' and Adora/She-Ra in the Netflix series ''She-Ra and the Princesses of Power''. Her live action-ro ...
), a former
Sandinista-turned agent, with her asset's overdose. Meanwhile, Philip investigates Fred (
John Carroll Lynch
John Carroll Lynch (born August 1, 1963) is an American character actor and film director. He first gained notice for his role as Norm Gunderson in '' Fargo'' (1996). He is also known for his television work on the ABC sitcom '' The Drew Carey ...
), the Connors' asset, only to be trapped by him in his house. Philip must convince him that they are all on the same side and in danger. Fred reveals information about a military project soon to be moved. Elsewhere, Nina tells
Stan about a Rezidentura "walk-in" wanting to help them. Stan and the FBI learn the man is Bruce Dameran, an employee of the World Bank.
Production
The episode was written by Joel Fields and series creator
Joe Weisberg
Joseph Weisberg is an American television writer, producer, novelist, and school teacher. Weisberg is best known as the creator and showrunner of the FX TV series ''The Americans''.
Career
A 1987 graduate of Yale University, Weisberg became a ...
and directed by
Daniel Sackheim
Daniel Sackheim (born in 1962) is an American television and film director, producer, and photographer. Sackheim has produced and directed for ''The X-Files'', ''Law & Order'', ''House'' and ''NYPD Blue''. He also directed '' The Walking Dead,'' ...
.
Reception
''
The A.V. Club'' Emily VanDerWerff gave the episode a B+ grade.
References
External links
"Cardinal"at
FX
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The Americans (season 2) episodes
2014 American television episodes
Television episodes directed by Daniel Sackheim
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