If you've seen shows like the French show about espionage, The Bureau, or more soberly directed ones such as McMafia, this American production has everything that's associated with the brash production style. The first 10 mins already have Fleetwood Mac's "Tusk" blaring louder than any dialogue. Smart alecy, model-like characters follow. This is sad, because it detracts too much from the story, which is decent but not quite the caliber of other shows. For better-produced American shows, Homeland or Unbelievable are a cut above. This is 6/10 at best.
Review of The Americans
