Name: The Americas
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Tom Hanks

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1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E4 "The Amazon" 8.6

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A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.

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Music by: Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman, Kara Talve

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February 23, 2025 · April 13, 2025 · Still running

First aired: February 23, 2025
Latest episode: April 13, 2025
Status: Still running
Length: 1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Available in: 53 countries

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Where can I stream The Americas?

NBC

In the United States, The Americas streams on fuboTV, Peacock, YouTube TV, and NBC. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is The Americas worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 61).

Is The Americas okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Americas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Americas plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (10 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.