Picked 'The Americans' over 'Justified' and now I'm questioning my taste

I had two days off last month and couldn't decide which show to start. Went with 'The Americans' on a friend's recommendation. Watched 8 episodes straight and felt like I needed a shower after all the lying and tension. Should I switch to 'Justified' or stick it out for season 2? Anyone else struggle with picking between two critically loved shows?

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wade2501mo ago

Yeah man, it's like picking between a gym membership and a beach vacation - both are good for you but in totally different ways. Sometimes you just gotta sit with the choice and see which one's actually hitting right for where you're at.

the_hayden1mo ago

Got to admit, I used to be a "Justified all the way" guy until a buddy made me sit through the first season of The Americans last year. Thought it was gonna be slow and boring compared to Boyd Crowder's antics. Boy was I wrong. That show digs into you deeper than any shootout ever could. The tension isn't just action, it's the weight of every lie they carry. Stick with The Americans, because season 2 flips a switch that makes everything click.

riverh491mo ago

@wade250 nailed it with that gym vs beach vacation comparison, that's basically my entire personality in a nutshell when I'm trying to pick a show. But hey, at least both options keep you from having to talk to people at parties, right?

max2231mo ago

Not gonna lie, I watched both and I'm not sure it's that deep. The Americans is good but people act like it's some life changing experience. It's a spy show with good acting, not a therapy session. @wade250 said it better, sometimes you just gotta pick what fits your mood. I liked Justified more because it didn't pretend to be this heavy thing every episode.