Where to watch The Americans (2013)

Story

During the Cold War era of the 1980s, two Soviet intelligence operatives live a double life as an ordinary American couple in suburban Washington D.C., while navigating their espionage assignments and family responsibilities. Their carefully constructed world grows increasingly complicated when they befriend their neighbour, who works as an FBI counterintelligence officer, creating a tense dynamic as both sides pursue their conflicting objectives.

Why watch

• Spy thriller with crime and drama spanning 6 seasons and 75 episodes
• Features strong performances from Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys
• Explores Cold War tensions through an intimate family lens

Good for: Adults and older teens interested in espionage dramas will find this engaging; the U certificate suggests it's broadly accessible, though the Cold War political themes suit mature viewers.