For any period piece it's very easy to rely on historical events that carry some weight of the story. Kennedy's famous soundbite doesn't contain much nostalgia but it certainly has its own voice. The show doesn't focus as much on that sentence as it could have, though it does heavily takes place around it, but never to the point where it becomes irrational.
Not to say that one of the stewardesses' obsession for the president doesn't border insanity. In one the most annoying story lines of the new season, Christina Ricci's character tries to come in contact with said famous president. If only her ways were innovative or clever the story would add something, but they weren't and it didn't. Though for what seems to be a nice filler story it does come to a satisfying end.
Contrary to the episode's stand-out story of Colette. Karine Vanasse already was the one to take notice but manages to score some literal and figurative high notes this week. She carries the episode as scene by scene the past of her character becomes clear. It was utterly fascinating to see Vanasse as each layer was peeled off and Colette was forced to reveal more of herself than she anticipated.
The spy-theme of the show is just a piece of the puzzle, Colette's background and the chemistry with Dean is another. Together they make up for a surprisingly fun drama. Pan Am is exciting and can, from here on out, be taken seriously. It handles its character drama very well plus provides a nice history (and topographic) lesson for television watching America, which is never misplaced, no?
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