If you have watched The Americans over the years you know how good a show it was. This season just won the Golden Globe for best show of the year. I originally hoped it would go one more season, but we knew since it was based on the 80’s Cold War it was getting close to the end. With Better call Saul getting snubbed by the Globes I truly thought Mathew Rhys was a shoe in for best actor. (Bob Odenkirk should have won). Without giving anything away he struggled with being a spy desperate to get out and this season starts with a resolution, but not without constant struggles. The way the series ended was extremely satisfying. It was strange routing for a Russian couple spying on Americans all these years (maybe except for Trump?) but the way the entire thing comes to a conclusion in this finale season will certainly satisfy devoted fans to the show. If you haven’t seen The Americans do yourself a favor and pick up season one on Blu-ray. Unfortunately it was the only season realeased on Blu-ray, the rest including this final season are dvd only. We knew it was coming, but sorry to see this one go, but it goes out with a fantastic final season!

Never a dull season with The Americans and this season was really done well and kept me on the edge of my seat with some great storytelling. I really like the historical aspect and the parts in the old Soviet Union on how it was over there.

Drama, Action and great acting. Story lines that blended love of country and family and the struggle to balance them when all is not as it seems.

I love this show and have been watching since it started. I think it is the best show on TV of its era, there is nothing else like it. The story, premise, themes and feelings are really innovative and unique compared to most television shows. Parts of it are Shakespearean while being suspenseful. With that said I have been kind of disappointed with Season 5 for the first few episodes because there seems to be not as much kinetic energy as the other seasons. Then I remember that this show never disappoints and this season is trying something new. All the best shows try something new every season and this season is a slow burner in every best way. Its a ticking bomb and everything is set up to explode and unravel by the end of it, leading us directly into a mayhem packed sixth and final season. With the extended cuts and internal conflicts only visible in the eyes, this season is slowing the show down, giving room for me to breath while embracing the remaining characters and their emotions before we witness their fate. I would recommend seeing this season after it all comes out so you can binge, the weekly watching of this "build-up season" makes you really want to see more as soon as possible. Get ready for the roller-coaster drop and an end of an era.

I watched this show as it aired for its entire run. It’s a great thriller and interesting look into the life of spies.