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The Americans

A pair of deep-cover Soviet spies masquerades as a typical DC couple whose children, neighbors, coworkers, and friends are completely unaware of their activities. At home, they're the stereotypical parents of stereotypical kids; at work, they pose as travel agents; but at night, they weave a web of confidantes, lovers, dupes, and historical figures from the Reagan-era Cold War. The startlingly realistic plot twists force the viewer to consider the real cost of an undeclared war, what it takes to protect one's beliefs, if it's worth it, and if it actually worked for either side. Use this page to compare tone, genre fit (Crime, Drama, Mystery), first airing in 2013, and whether this series is worth starting now.

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Story of The Americans

A pair of deep-cover Soviet spies masquerades as a typical DC couple whose children, neighbors, coworkers, and friends are completely unaware of their activities. At home, they're the stereotypical parents of stereotypical kids; at work, they pose as travel agents; but at night, they weave a web of confidantes, lovers, dupes, and historical figures from the Reagan-era Cold War. The startlingly realistic plot twists force the viewer to consider the real cost of an undeclared war, what it takes to protect one's beliefs, if it's worth it, and if it actually worked for either side.

Use this page to compare tone, genre fit (Crime, Drama, Mystery), first airing in 2013, and whether this series is worth starting now.

Title facts

  • Type Series
  • Release year 2013
  • Released 30 Jan 2013
  • Runtime 44 minutes
  • Content rating TV-MA
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.4/10 from 121,271 votes
  • Genres Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • Languages English, Russian
  • Countries United States
  • Seasons 6 seasons

Cast

Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Keidrich Sellati

Direction and writing

Written by: Joseph Weisberg

Awards and recognition

Won 4 Primetime Emmys. 48 wins & 173 nominations total

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