The Americans
2013 TV show
"The Americans" is a gripping American period spy drama that aired from 2013 to 2018. Created by Joe Weisberg, the series stars Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in suburban Washington, D.C., during the Cold War. Balancing their covert missions with family life, the Jennings navigate a web of espionage, loyalty, and moral ambiguity. The show has been lauded for its complex characters, tense storytelling, and authentic portrayal of the era, earning multiple awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Rhys.
