Did ‘The Americans’ go too far with this ’69’ sex scene?

Fans of The Americans are all too familiar with the show’s graphic content. But last night, the FX drama really pushed it with a raunchy sex scene. A sex scene that was unlike any other we’ve seen on cable television.

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Paige had become quite curious about her parents, even going through her mom’s laundry looking for clues. Her curiosity peaked when she entered her parent’s bedroom in the middle of the night. That’s when she was treated to the sideways 69. Kids, this is a reminder that you should NEVER go into your parent’s bedroom. EVER.

(The following video is NSFW)

Yes, we’ve seen a number of sex acts on the show. Last night alone there was a threesome featuring a half-naked Keri Russell. But this seemed…well, out of the ordinary. I say that because I can’t recall ever seeing simultaneous oral sex on TV before. And trust me, I watch a lot of TV.

But as much as the scene was raunchy (yes that’s Matthew Rhys buried deep between-the-legs of Keri Russell), it was also soft and intimate. A reminder that this show, above all, focuses on family life and the love/hate relationship of a couple with serious marital issues.