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The Americans

1961 · 1 season

A sober, old-fashioned wartime drama that plays its brother-against-brother conflict straight, asking patience and rewarding attention with earnest period storytelling.

Genres
Drama
Overview
The Americans is a 17-episode American drama television series that aired on NBC from January to May 1961. Set during the American Civil War, the series focuses on two brothers fighting on opposite sides of the conflict.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
War, family, betrayal, loyalty
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Created by
    Douglas Heyes, John Rich, Lamont Johnson
    Written by
    John Gay
    Starring
    Darryl Hickman, John McIntire, Richard Davalos, Ron Randell, Dayton Lummis, Steve Brodie, Susan Oliver, Adam Williams
    Length
    1 seasons, 17 episodes, 60 min each
    Network
    NBC
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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