HuluThe Americans (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
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
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
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
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
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 predominantly traditional cast appropriate for its 1980s Cold War setting, without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. The narrative explores complex themes of identity and loyalty through its characters, but does not critically portray traditional identities or center DEI themes.
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 primarily focuses on Cold War espionage, family dynamics, and political intrigue. The series does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes that are central or incidental to its narrative, resulting in no discernible portrayal 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
8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.4
7.9
Critic Ratings
9.6
8.9
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