S5:E1 – What Difference Does It Make?
“Heavy words are so lightly thrown But still I’d leap in front of a flying bullet for you” ~ The Smiths. September 1939. After weeks of tension regarding Danzig, Germany invades Poland and plunges Europe into war. As Kurt walks to the university, he’s shocked to see people celebrating in...
S5:E2 – Torn
“Illusion never changed Into something real I’m wide awake and I can see the perfect sky is torn…” ~ Natalie Imbruglia. July & August 1964. During Patrick’s visit with Ms. Allen, she asks about April. Before he can answer, Tamika walks in questions him about his plans for after graduation...
S5:E3 – Don’t Know Yet
“Are you screaming from the other side? Believe me, I know what it’s like To lay awake all through the night…” ~ The Silversun Pickups August 1889. Cor van Gogh visits Jo and Theo in Paris before leaving for the Transvaal. In St. Briac, Emile proposes to Charlotte but her...
S5:E4 – Break My Heart Again
“Kissed me half a decade later That same perfume, those same sad eyes…” ~ FINNEAS. February & March 1990. As Tom and Michael board a flight back to “the States,” Tom breaks down leaving his girlfriend Inger at the gate. Landing in NYC, they get a free ride from a...
S5:E5 – Disappearing
“All this way to connect And all the way to the corner everyday You were there for me But will you wait for the one that disappears?” ~ The War On Drugs. April & May 1940. Wilhelm marches into Belgium as part of the 4th infantry division. Marching well behind...
S5:E6 – Hurt
“Oh, it’s dangerous It’s so out of line To try and turn back time…” ~ Christina Aguilera. April 1965. April returns home on Easter break and learns that Patrick is back in town on leave. She makes plans to visit him, but her mother insists it’s best to “let sleeping...
S5:E7 – Money
“Money, it’s a crime Share it fairly but don’t take a slice of my pie Money, so they say Is the root of all evil today…” ~ Pink Floyd. September & October 1889. Tiena’s Cantina, named “Casa de Mara,” opens for business and quickly becomes a favorite hangout for the...
S5:E8 – Born to Die
“I feel so alone on the Friday nights Can you make it feel like home if I tell you you’re mine?” ~ Lana Del Ray. March, April & May 1991. Roger brings Michael to “Joe’s Kitchen” for lunch. When they’re ready to order, a stunned Michael recognizes a familiar face...
S5:E9 – Trouble
“I might be mistaken Might be forsaken That sure could be…” ~ Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions. March & April 1941. Kurt and Wilhelm are reunited at Panzertruppenschule in Wünsdorf, located 20 kilometers south of Berlin. After graduation, Wilhelm receives orders to join Rommel’s Akrika Korps while Kurt gets...
S5:E10 – Bullet The Blue Sky
“From the firefly, a red orange glow See the face of fear Running scared in the valley below…” ~ U2. August & September 1965. Charlie arrives in Vietnam with the 1st Air Cav at Camp Radcliff, An Khê, and names his tent “The Jungle.” He settles into a routine of...
S5:E11 – Mon Coeur est Léger (My Heart is Light)
“I’m not looking for treasure I don’t care much about gold It’s too flimsy a chain To hold my unruly heart…” ~ Léo Marjane. April & May 1941. Kurt and Sgt. Otto’s “R&R” in Sarajevo gets interrupted by a surprise visit from their commanding officer with orders to assist “death...