The Americans fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
History, family, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, editing, and score
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Americans is nerve-racking. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
History, family, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around history, family, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, characters, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, editing, and score
Look and sound: the cinematography, editing, and score stand out.
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The Americans is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.
6 seasons
It has 6 seasons with 75 episodes of about 48 minutes each.
Yes. Critics average 93 and audiences 88 out of 100, so both groups see The Americans much the same way.
It ran from 2013 to 2018 and has ended.
It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.
+64GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Americans in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 265 storytelling tropes for The Americans, including FBI Agent, Blatant Lies, Bondage Is Bad.
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