The Americans

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Season 6
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 30, 2013
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 166 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 166
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 166
  3. Negative: 20 out of 166
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  1. OlivierPiel
    Mar 30, 2018
    2
    Is it because I'm European and went behind the iron curtain many times, lived in Moscow later that I find the last two seasons completely preposterous?
    The depiction of the "love of the Motherland", the selflessness portending the actions or the belief in communism that seems to be motivating the spies (esp. Keri Russel character and her handlers) and the nomenklatura is so risible if it    Is it because I'm European and went behind the iron curtain many times, lived in Moscow later that I find the last two seasons completely preposterous?
    The depiction of the "love of the Motherland", the selflessness portending the actions or the belief in communism that seems to be motivating the spies (esp. Keri Russel character and her handlers) and the nomenklatura is so risible if it were not a symptom of the current lack of moral compass that has befell America and the West in general.
    Likewise Philipp seems such a snowflake , having mid-life existential crises that are just not in the Russian character, and even less that of a spy. Just ridiculous.

    Besides the Russians, East Germans or Poles all knew that the regimes were hypocritical, ruthless to the point of bestiality and totally devoid of belief. I doubt the Russian spies in America were that motivated in furthering the communist Internationale but rather trying to justify keeping their position in the land of milk and honey.

    That American critics pour such praise on a show that projects the current inner fears and decadence of America on another culture and period says much about their lack of a world outlook, and experience of other cultures.

    Funny that this season of Homeland is way may more compelling that the Americans.    … Expand
  2. realmc26
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    A stunning final season, easily the best season in the series. Will miss this show. One of the best series ever.
  3. Tony1984
    May 18, 2019
    4
    In the interests of completeness, I've stuck with the Americans through all 6 seasons even though to be perfectly honest the novelty and originality of the concept passed around season 3 never to return. Still one never likes to leave a book unfinished especially if you’ve enjoyed the first few chapters.
    Season 6 was adequate if overlong. The believability factor was quite low with    In the interests of completeness, I've stuck with the Americans through all 6 seasons even though to be perfectly honest the novelty and originality of the concept passed around season 3 never to return. Still one never likes to leave a book unfinished especially if you’ve enjoyed the first few chapters.
    Season 6 was adequate if overlong. The believability factor was quite low with Elizabeth now a superwoman and Paige's transformation into a Kgb agent from a born again Christian. The finale was a tad unsatisfying, to say the least. Production values are still great but they went two seasons too long with this show.    … Expand
  4. sr4151_
    May 31, 2018
    10
    This will be remembered as one of the Great(est) Dramas of all time. What a season... The acting is superb (their faces can tell many words), the writing is poetic and stays true to the series, the directing is excellent in this season as well, and needless to say the sound design and score is on point. The show stays logical (maybe too logical for some), and its careful approach toThis will be remembered as one of the Great(est) Dramas of all time. What a season... The acting is superb (their faces can tell many words), the writing is poetic and stays true to the series, the directing is excellent in this season as well, and needless to say the sound design and score is on point. The show stays logical (maybe too logical for some), and its careful approach to developing the characters can feel slow at times, but when you recognize what they are doing and pay attention, it is very well worth the time.

    I think many of the quibbles some fans have is that we have become used to expect shows to go a certain way, and when we can change the direction of the show we get annoyed. No, not all shows need to go into fan-service mode. The Americans started and ended as a story about marriage, relationships and loyalty first, and spy-craft and action second. The show doesn't need explosions to reach dramatic superlatives. And, we honestly shouldn't expect this show to just go do what other shows did (would be boring and they would probably fail at topping them) - mainly talking about Breaking Bad since people love to compare subjective art.

    If you re-watch the show with this in mind, it becomes a much richer and better experience (I did just before S6 started). And, it is truly a show that gets better each time (there are so many things I missed the first time around). The Americans, I will miss you a whole bunch... There are few other shows attempting long arc story dramas anymore, and the ones that are left are focusing on world building and huge CGI productions.    … Expand
  5. rachillustrate
    Jun 1, 2018
    10
    Season 6 cements the show as a masterpiece. A breathtaking, intimate, and deeply sad ending for a show driven by family, faith, and love. Incredible musical choices guide you through the emotional finale. The perfect conclusion for a series that was always unpredictable, but in hindsight, you couldn’t imagine it unfolding any other way.
  6. Vincent
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Legendary series on par imo with "The Sopranos" that subverted all expectations while somehow managing to surpass them all. Great direction, acting, music, and it remained tense and unexpected up until it's amazing ending.
  7. juniortopwb
    May 30, 2018
    10
    The last season of The Americans just proves that it is one of the best TV shows of all time.
  8. EludiumQ36
    Jun 15, 2018
    3
    First, disregard the 10-ratings, they're shills, this season is a 6 or 7 at best. To me, this was a disappointing final season, not an outright fail, but disappointing, so it gets a 4 and that's generous (for me). All season was plagued by ridiculous implausibilities. When did Elizabeth become an expert assassin? Just killing people left and right with no consequence? And the fact thatFirst, disregard the 10-ratings, they're shills, this season is a 6 or 7 at best. To me, this was a disappointing final season, not an outright fail, but disappointing, so it gets a 4 and that's generous (for me). All season was plagued by ridiculous implausibilities. When did Elizabeth become an expert assassin? Just killing people left and right with no consequence? And the fact that Henry is totally oblivious to his father, mother, and now sister and engaged in this second life of espionage, stupid. And Holly Taylor's portrayal of Paige just hasn't improved throughout the entire run. Her acting is so banal it defies logic how she was permitted to continue. The finale episode was full of disappointment and implausibles. Elizabeth fesses up to Claudia and Claudia basically issues a full on condemnation which should've by all rights ended in Elizabeth's death right then and there, but she walks, inexplicably. And Beaman getting mentally stunned by Philip is so ridic. It's just one idiocy after another, poor concepts, poor writing, poor directing, poor journey to the end, and poor ending. Ok, yeh, that's a 3 for the season then.… Expand
  9. tdalton789
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    I think that all of the seasons were incredible.. except.. the last one. There was no pizazz, no fluff, nothing to get excited about. I was actually unaware of it being a SERIES finale until the last episode and was blown away because I thought it was just one of those seasons that dragged for simple story plotting reasons. Don't let that stop you from getting into this show though. It wasI think that all of the seasons were incredible.. except.. the last one. There was no pizazz, no fluff, nothing to get excited about. I was actually unaware of it being a SERIES finale until the last episode and was blown away because I thought it was just one of those seasons that dragged for simple story plotting reasons. Don't let that stop you from getting into this show though. It was thrilling and mouth dropping time after time. Will go down as one of my favorite TV shows.… Expand
  10. carlossolrac
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    The ending was great. Felt like the series stalled out in seasons 3-5 as they were just trying to cash but overall it was a good ride. Didn't do enough to show evils of socialism/communism or the social conditioning that the Russians were doing at the time.
  11. earths
    Apr 30, 2018
    7
    I love the show, big fan of the 80s. The problem I see is does it takes the innecesary risk of assuming how Russian spies and the KGB would think or act. In attemping to humanise them in the light of what an american would see as positive or compeling, they seem a bit alien, similar to some modern easter europeans and not even that. More a welsh family with a sicario side-job. Some scenesI love the show, big fan of the 80s. The problem I see is does it takes the innecesary risk of assuming how Russian spies and the KGB would think or act. In attemping to humanise them in the light of what an american would see as positive or compeling, they seem a bit alien, similar to some modern easter europeans and not even that. More a welsh family with a sicario side-job. Some scenes are pure quality. The first episode " Dead hand" beggins with the song of Crowded House, "Dont dream its over" and audiovisually it is almost perfect.… Expand
  12. max1c
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Season 6 was the incredibly good. First two seasons were just ok. I didn't really want to watch but continued because I didn't want to look for something new. The show got progressively better when you overlook all the plot holes. The last two season were good and the ending was great.
  13. NiK2000and3
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    One of the best finales to any TV show I've ever watched. Extremely underrated.

Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best TV Season of 2018
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#74 Most Discussed TV Season of 2018

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Mar 28, 2018
    90
    The context of the show has shifted from a trip down memory lane to a fraught part of our contemporary saga. All this new relevance gives The Americans extra bite--but, to be clear, the show was already quite good on its own.
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  2. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Mar 28, 2018
    83
    Frankly, a little boredom sets in at times. ... How The Americans resolves their fates will be key to whether this series is remembered as a superbly rendered morality tale or a distinct disappointment after setting its bar so high. Season 6 so far is rife with both possibilities.
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  3. Time
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Mar 28, 2018
    100
    Happily, the show has evolved in how it deals with its central concerns. ... Even at its less-well-loved moments, The Americans is still better than practically anything else around.
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