The Americans (2013– )

Centers on Russian deep-cover spies operating in the United States in the 1980s.

Creator:

Joseph Weisberg

Stars:

Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Holly Taylor

Cast

Series cast summary:
Keri Russell	...	Elizabeth Jennings (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Matthew Rhys	...	Phillip Jennings (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Holly Taylor	...	Paige Jennings (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Keidrich Sellati	...	Henry Jennings (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Noah Emmerich	...	Stan Beeman (14 episodes, 2013-2014)
Richard Thomas	...	Frank Gaad (13 episodes, 2013)
Annet Mahendru	...	Nina (12 episodes, 2013)
Susan Misner	...	Sandra Beeman (11 episodes, 2013-2014)
Alison Wright	...	Martha Hanson (11 episodes, 2013-2014)
Margo Martindale	...	Claudia (10 episodes, 2013)
Maximiliano Hernández	...	Chris Amador (9 episodes, 2013)
Lev Gorn	...	Arkady Ivanovich (9 episodes, 2013)
Daniel Flaherty	...	Matthew Beeman (8 episodes, 2013)

Storyline

A pair of deep-cover Soviet spies masquerades as a typical DC couple whose children, neighbors, coworkers & 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 confidants, 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.

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Plot Keywords:

1980s | soviet union | kgb | undercover | washington d.c. | 

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Taglines:

All's fair in love and cold war.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Ameeriklased

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

DreamWorks Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The premise of this series is partly based on the true story that broke in 2010 of a cell of Russian Sleeper agents who had been "hiding in plain sight" in the United States for decades. Several of them had had children, coworkers, friends, and neighbors who all had no idea that they were spies. These agents were ultimately returned to Russia in a trade for some Americans who were being held by Russia.

User Reviews

Intense different sexy and entertaining

This show is very different and engaging! Love the choice of actors - Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys. They are doing an excellent job, great play! If you really are following the show close you'll get addicted!I love Keri Russell as a bad ass Russian spy! And Matthew Rhys is so sexy! They are a great on-screen couple and a team. Lies, spying, sex, intrigues you get the whole package!! The show is solid! You would enjoy the tension, the spy games, the chemistry between Elizabeth and Phillip, KGB spies, who actually start as pretending to be the perfect "american" family and then they actually realize they really love each other and between their spy missions they are trying to build their trust and love.