The Canadians

A silly, fast-moving spy spoof that trades on deadpan absurdity and marital bickering more than suspense.

Created by

Greg Machlin, Katie Keenan

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Katie Keenan, Zachary Webber, J.A. Roberson

Overview

In this spoof of FX's The Americans, in the midst of the completely expected US-Canadian Cold War during the Trump Administration, two CIA sleeper agents pose as ordinary, married Canadians. Fiery patriot Elise and sensitive snowflake Felipe are called to fight the Red Maple Menace from within, and tensions freeze over. Between assassinating a famous Liberal, discovering their new neighbor is a Mountie, and navigating their own rocky marriage, Felipe and Elise are always treading on thin ice – sometimes literally.

How it feels

Satirical, absurd, campy and light. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Politics, deception, identity, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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