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Shows like The Americans

Not everyone loves The Americans for the same reason. Pick the one that was yours, and the picks follow.

The 3 reasons people love The Americans

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  1. You like spies who could be exposed by the neighbor at any moment.

  2. You like a marriage tested by lies and missions.

  3. You like the Cold War seen from a Washington suburb.

Picks that share your reasons

Which reasons were yours?

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  • Bridge of Spies2015

    • the Cold War seen from a Washington suburb

    Good for you if you like the cold war, with the Berlin Wall going up in winter.

  • The Borgias2011

    • the Cold War seen from a Washington suburb

    Good for you if you like Renaissance Italy with its cardinals, kings and courts.

  • The Old Man2022

    • spies who could be exposed by the neighbor at any moment

    Good for you if you like a cat and mouse between Dan Chase and Harold Harper.

  • Breaking Bad2008

    • a marriage tested by lies and missions

    Good for you if you watch for how people change more than for what happens.

  • The Sopranos1999

    • a marriage tested by lies and missions

    Good for you if you like the hours Tony spends on Dr. Melfi's couch as much as the hits.

  • Red Sparrow2018

    • spies who could be exposed by the neighbor at any moment

    Good for you if you like a spy game where nobody can be trusted.

  • Homeland2011

    • spies who could be exposed by the neighbor at any moment

    Good for you if you like wondering whether a returning soldier was turned.

  • For All Mankind2019

    • spies who could be exposed by the neighbor at any moment
    • the Cold War seen from a Washington suburb

    Good for you if you like alternate history jumping about a decade each season.

  • Slow Horses2022

    • spies who could be exposed by the neighbor at any moment

    Good for you if you like a plot that turns into a race against the clock each season.

  • Road to Perdition2002

    • spies who could be exposed by the neighbor at any moment

    Good for you if you like a killer on their trail who never seems far behind.

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