2013 · 6 seasons · Drama, Thriller, Spy
The Americans is FX's critically acclaimed Cold War spy drama about two KGB agents (Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell) posing as a married couple in suburban Washington D.C. in the 1980s, all while being monitored by an FBI counterintelligence agent who happens to be their neighbor. Consistently ranked among the greatest TV dramas ever made, the show ran for 6 seasons and concluded with one of television's most discussed finales.
The Americans streams on Prime Video and Hulu. All 6 seasons are available on both platforms.
The Americans ran for 6 seasons and 75 episodes from 2013 to 2018 on FX. The show was planned to end at season 6, giving creators the rare opportunity to craft a deliberate conclusion.
The Americans is widely considered one of the best TV dramas of the 2010s. It consistently appeared on critics' top 10 lists and won numerous awards. The writing, performances from Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell, and the finale are particularly praised.
Matthew Rhys won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in the show's final season. The show was nominated for numerous Emmys throughout its run and won a Peabody Award.
The Americans is a fictional drama but is rooted in real Cold War history and KGB operations. The show's research into Soviet espionage, tradecraft, and the Reagan-era political landscape is considered accurate by intelligence historians.
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