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The Americans

  • TV Series
  • 2013–20182013–2018
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
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Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys in The Americans (2013)
The Americans
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At the height of the Cold War, two Russian agents pose as the average American couple, complete with family.At the height of the Cold War, two Russian agents pose as the average American couple, complete with family.At the height of the Cold War, two Russian agents pose as the average American couple, complete with family.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
98K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
224
93
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    • Creator
      • Joseph Weisberg
    • Stars
      • Keri Russell
      • Matthew Rhys
      • Keidrich Sellati
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    • Creator
      • Joseph Weisberg
    • Stars
      • Keri Russell
      • Matthew Rhys
      • Keidrich Sellati
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    • 420User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 48 wins & 161 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Keri Russell
    Keri Russell
    • Elizabeth Jennings
    75 episodes75 eps • 2013–2018
    Matthew Rhys
    Matthew Rhys
    • Philip Jennings
    75 episodes75 eps • 2013–2018
    Keidrich Sellati
    Keidrich Sellati
    • Henry Jennings
    75 episodes75 eps • 2013–2018
    Holly Taylor
    Holly Taylor
    • Paige Jennings
    75 episodes75 eps • 2013–2018
    Noah Emmerich
    Noah Emmerich
    • Stan Beeman
    75 episodes75 eps • 2013–2018
    Costa Ronin
    Costa Ronin
    • Oleg Burov
    61 episodes61 eps • 2014–2018
    Lev Gorn
    Lev Gorn
    • Arkady Zotov
    51 episodes51 eps • 2013–2018
    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • Frank Gaad
    48 episodes48 eps • 2013–2016
    Alison Wright
    Alison Wright
    • Martha Hanson
    47 episodes47 eps • 2013–2017
    Brandon J. Dirden
    Brandon J. Dirden
    • Dennis Aderholt
    43 episodes43 eps • 2015–2018
    Annet Mahendru
    Annet Mahendru
    • Nina Krilova
    42 episodes42 eps • 2013–2016
    Susan Misner
    Susan Misner
    • Sandra Beeman
    38 episodes38 eps • 2013–2016
    Margo Martindale
    Margo Martindale
    • Claudia
    34 episodes34 eps • 2013–2018
    Frank Langella
    Frank Langella
    • Gabriel
    31 episodes31 eps • 2015–2017
    Danny Flaherty
    Danny Flaherty
    • Matthew Beeman
    23 episodes23 eps • 2013–2017
    Kelly AuCoin
    Kelly AuCoin
    • Pastor Tim
    22 episodes22 eps • 2014–2018
    Vera Cherny
    Vera Cherny
    • Tatiana Vyazemtseva
    19 episodes19 eps • 2015–2018
    Aaron Roman Weiner
    Aaron Roman Weiner
    • Agent Brooks
    18 episodes18 eps • 2013–2018
    • Creator
      • Joseph Weisberg
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    Storyline

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    • 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 (also known as the "Spy Swap of 2010"). Several of them 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 that Russia was holding.
    • Goofs
      In several episodes the Oldsmobile Delta 88's hood ornament disappears and reappears.
    • Connections
      Featured in 2013 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2013)

    User reviews420

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Near perfection
    I don't want to repeat everything that has been already said about this series.

    However, I think Keri Russell's presence in this series is the key to everything. Only her could have this cold outside look hiding a wounded soul that hangs on to what she believes in.

    It is not only about the plot, but also the human toll the Cold War claimed in its path.

    I think the series is very well rounded in terms of casting and writing. It has a rhythm that keeps the audience on edge.

    This is, in my humble opinion, the best of the genre since Alfred Hitchcock gave us Topaz and The Torn Curtain. I give it a 9.
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    • Feb 26, 2013

    FAQ6

    • Do spies like the "illegals" in "The Americans" series really exist?
    • Why does Philip's girlfriend in 'The Clock' think he's Swedish?
    • What's the story with the Operation Christopher arms cache?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 30, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site on FX Networks
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cuộc Chiến Thầm Lặng
    • Filming locations
      • Clinton Diner, Maspeth, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Amblin Television
      • DreamWorks Television
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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