8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Americans (2013)
The Americans (2013)
Overview
Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, The Americans is the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI Counterintelligence agent.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.7
Overview
Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, The Americans is the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI Counterintelligence agent.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series explores the moral ambiguities and human cost of Cold War espionage, presenting a nuanced view of both American and Soviet systems without explicitly endorsing one ideology over the other. Its focus on the personal toll and complex character motivations leads to a neutral rating.
The series features a cast that includes visible diversity in supporting roles, but its main characters are white, consistent with its historical setting and original premise, without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative explores complex themes of espionage and identity during the Cold War, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The series portrays Christianity, particularly through Pastor Tim and the church community, as a source of genuine moral guidance, comfort, and belonging for Paige, contrasting with her parents' morally ambiguous world. While Elizabeth views it negatively, the narrative often positions the audience to see its positive impact.
The Americans does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes as part of its primary narrative. The show's focus remains on Cold War espionage, family dynamics, and heterosexual relationships, leading to no specific LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The series "The Americans" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on Cold War espionage, family dynamics, and political intrigue, leaving no portrayal of transgender identity to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Americans is an original television series with characters created specifically for the show. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
The Americans is an original television series featuring characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation from which characters' races could be established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.6
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