The episode, originally aired on May 2, 2018, is a high-tension turning point in the series as the "noose" begins to tighten around Philip and Elizabeth Jennings. The title is a reference to the classic 1955 French heist film Rififi , known for its nearly 30-minute silent heist scene—a parallel to the silent, professional tradecraft practiced by the Jennings.
The string refers to the sixth episode of the final season of the critically acclaimed spy thriller The Americans , titled " Rififi ". Episode Overview: "Rififi" The.Am3ricans.S06E06.Rifif.PL.1080p.iT.WEB-DL.D...