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3. The Americans
The Americans has consistently been labelled one of the greatest shows of its generation, both whilst it was on-air and after it came to an end. With its striking period detail, compelling political thrills, and exemplary cast, it's not difficult to see why.
Following two deep undercover KGB agents posing as a happily married American couple, the spy drama's mainline story takes audiences on a thrilling exploration of counterintelligence and espionage. It focusses on both sides of a silent war, during a time when international relations were at their most fraught.
Slow-burning yet never at a loss for thrills, The Americans soared on the backs of its cast - particularly Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, and Noah Emmerich - and its patient writing, both of which when combined came together to create one of the finest TV dramas ever made.