Welcome back to tvDownload’s social media column — written for the people and by the people, like some kind of millennials’ Pravda. It’s where you can come to find out what the internet is saying about your favorite shows, and to see what new stuff might be worth checking out. You do want to fit in with the rest of us, don’t you, comrade?
The Americans finale aired this week, and the show’s fans yet again proved to be some of the most rabid ones out there.
The drama and thrills of #TheAmericans really get to you. And the way they make you root for its central characters is really something.
— OminousWhooosh (@ominouswhew) June 11, 2016
Always hot for the Cold War #TheAmericans season 4 has been the most outstanding television! Now to master Twilight Struggle until S5…
— Siân A. Williams (@sianyriot) June 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/cyberpreppy/status/741625663443062786
https://twitter.com/tactfultaco/status/741464251101941761
This cat is hooked.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGcWsXECT8L
This pug, however, is so invested her can’t even watch.
Totally relatable problem.
https://twitter.com/CaliforniaHoney/status/738376795938951171
Nothing brings a mother and daughter together like mom killing a rapist in a parking lot. #TheAmericans
— Black Hood Press (@BlackHoodPress) June 10, 2016
Totally valid theory.
What if #TheAmericans is really just a long prequel to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Stan Beeman's son is Damone. Think about it.
— Ben Dorfman (@bendorfman) June 11, 2016
Totally crazy ending.
"This job wasn't meant to be forever."#TheAmericans @TheAmericansFX pic.twitter.com/nnLRYOmAY0
— KW (@KevinInChains) June 11, 2016
Americans fans care about the Emmys so much!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGgH7vTlIye
The first part of ESPN’s doc, OJ: Made in America, aired on Saturday.
I was transfixed by #OJMadeInAmerica. The first episode was incredible, can't wait to see the rest.
— Lindsay (@LinzS84) June 12, 2016
Started #OJMadeInAmerica this morning. The hype is warranted thus far.
— Jordan M. Smith (@Rectangular_Eye) June 12, 2016
It's weird to see all this OJ before the murders. Since I was 8 when they happened I've always thought of him in that way. #OJMadeInAmerica
— Tabitha (@RollTideTab) June 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/ThrowUpTackle/status/742037152775577600
The juxtaposition of Muhammad Ali and OJ Simpson is fascinating. The timing of this just makes it that much more poignant. #OJMadeInAmerica
— Carolyn Strum (@carolyn_strum) June 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/eshafsmalik/status/741906362712526849
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGix9c1M7a4
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGisb7ZhPmF/
Probably the worst thing he’s done…
https://twitter.com/BillRyan03/status/742049400118235136
OJ stealing ya mans gf?!?!? In his face?!?! And n had no paws laid on him?? Just damn wow #OJMadeInAmerica
— Kang’s Godnephew/Thanos’ Step Cousin (@CrownGrandRoyal) June 12, 2016
How did OJ get away from stealing his best friends girl #OJMadeInAmerica
— Jerrell Leeper (@DapperJ) June 12, 2016
Yikes!
Of course, the show drew comparisons to the FX series from earlier this year.
I didn't think anything could top the FX #ThePeoplevOJSimpson series. Boy, was I wrong #OJMadeInAmerica pic.twitter.com/0WNnDQ3RRe
— rosechocglam (@rosechocglam) June 12, 2016
I was skeptical that another O.J. show could be compelling. Turns out #OJMadeInAmerica is as fascinating as the FX miniseries was
— Bitter Script Reader (@BittrScrptReadr) June 12, 2016
Man, the FX miniseries was really good. But #OJMadeInAmerica has already taken it to another level.
— O (@Omagus) June 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/BrooksAddington/status/741913080083320832
If you aren’t a theater nerd or a recent devotee of Hamilton, the Tony Awards still have something good to offer. All the killer Twitter jokes! Here’s a selection of some of the best.
If you didn't believe Reed Birney saying that being an actor is hard, the #Tonys just ran the Hepatitis C commercial he did a voice over for
— Nick Amadeus (@NickAmadeus) June 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/WendyMolyneux/status/742206003278577664
New Yorkers should never be allowed to do live television after 11am. #Tonys
— Guy Branum (@guybranum) June 13, 2016
"Thank god for the #TonyAwards. They don't just get up there and thank their agents." – Baby-boomer roommate
— Madeline Hill (@mad_hill) June 13, 2016
Would pay cold hard cash to see her do a stint as King George. #TonyAwards pic.twitter.com/V7yx2n4qQ7
— anne t donahue (@annetdonahue) June 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/midwestspitfire/status/742193114014580736
https://twitter.com/poniewozik/status/742186436498182144
https://twitter.com/davidehrlich/status/742181682116202496
https://twitter.com/GaryJanetti/status/727543642944991232
https://twitter.com/baratunde/status/742180288508375041
I've just realized my main problem with the Oscars is that all the winners don't prove their worth to me via song and dance #TonyAwards
— Michelle Collins (@michcoll) June 13, 2016
