Under President Reagan, top secret technological advances pose a growing threat. Undercover Russian agents Elizabeth and Philip Jennings are feeling the strain, it hard put to keep up the semblance of a typical American family. Teen daughter Paige is increasingly suspicious and poses a possible security risk. It does not help having FBI Agent Stan Beeman as a neighbour.
Enter here a world where duplicity is all, so many not what they seem.
Thirteen episodes, many disguises convincingly donned as information is uncovered, enemies removed, recruits sought. Elizabeth remains ruthless, dedicated to the cause. Philip is uneasy as killings mount.
Brooding and suspenseful. Complicated too - full attention needed. The season begins with horrendous carnage which has repercussions all the way through - culminating in a shock few (if any) will anticipate.
A tour de force for Teri Russell and Matthew Rhys as Elizabeth and Philip, they heading a cast where all emerge with credit.
Bonuses reveal that more than viewers might realize is based on actual instances - even the ones that seem most far-fetched. They pose the question can such sleepers still be around?
A thought-provoking delve into a very murky world, loyalties tested to the full. Viewers' loyalties also. Should we really be rooting for those representing the enemy? It is a tribute to writers and actors that many of us perhaps do.
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Synopsis
The Americans, returns for Season 2 – with more danger, more intrigue and more steamy alliances. Technological advances have escalated Cold War tensions to an all-time high, and undercover KGB operatives Elizabeth and Philip Jennings (Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys) face the growing threat of discovery. As their assignments grow more deadly, their family is in more danger, and their loyalties are tested like never before in this thrilling series.
Genres: Drama
MA15+ | 60 minutes
Cast and crew
- Matthew Rhys
- Holly Talyor
- Keidrich Sellati
- Keri Russell
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Mr. D. L. Rees
LOYALTIES GRIPPINGLY PUT TO THE TEST
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 April 2016Verified Purchase
rob stirling
Less violent than the opening season.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2017Verified Purchase
Stevie
Authentic and gripping
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2016Verified Purchase
thespiralquirk
Excellent! Although this is superficially a spy story (and ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2015Verified Purchase
robnterb
Amazing show.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 September 2017Verified Purchase
