The Americans season 3, episode 12 “I Am Abassin Zadran,” and episode 13, “March 8, 1983” are reviewed. We close up season 3 of The Americans with Ronald Reagan’s famous “evil empire” speech.” Phillip and Elizabeth…probably should not have told Paige they were spies. What’s to come for Pastor Tim? What’s going on with Phillip and Beaman’s wife? Does the show make it easier to see the Soviet side of the geo-political struggle? Does the espionage even matter, in the big picture?

Ben Mankiewicz (Turner Classic Movies) and Alonso Duralde (TheWrap, Linoleum Knife) discuss The Americans season 3 finale!