The Americans, Ep. 3.04: “Dimebag” fleshes out new conflicts
Although this week’s episode of The Americans, “Dimebag,” is more of a connector hour than a climactic thrill ride, it provides some fascinating development of plots which had only been implied until now. One of the show’s strongest elements is the way in which it deals with issues prone to sensationalism with an unusual subtlety, and it demonstrates that strength notably this week through its exploration of previously under explored arcs.