This television series is one of my favorites. Set in the Cold War, this series looks at what deep cover Soviet spies who are pretending to be an American family have to go through in order to operate and live in America and yet stay true to their Soviet ideology. Especially compelling is the conflict the spy parents have with their oldest US born child, who is essentially just an all American kid who discovers that her parents are anything but all American.

Love the series, watched it on TV and just had to add it to my collection. Series is about a couple from Russia that didn't know each other at the beginning but are now pretending to be an American family with 2 kids. Series continues with various missions that at times including killing people or having relations with them to get information to pass on to the Russians. They do what they need to but are struggling as the show continues.

This series has been one of my favorites each season since it began. The writing is top notch. The cars, costumes, hair styles and clothing are historically accurate. There are interesting little details which add to the authentic feel like the introduction of digital encrypted radios in the cars of the FBI agents in season 3 that becomes a plot point for the main characters during a mission.

I am a huge fan of The Americans. It is a great tv show with amazing characters and plots. Homeland has been my favorite spy and espionage tv show, but The Americans has surpassed it because of this amazing third season. Everything starts coming together and it is incredible to see. Acting and directing is still top notch. Highly recommended.

The story of two Soviet spies living in the US during (roughly) the Reagan administration. Not highly believable for the most part, but highly entertaining. You are kept on the edge of your seat wondering what crazy thing will happen next. The main actors are excellent. Other actors will have you hoping they get strangled.