The Americans (2013)
The Americans is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus, Neon TV.
The verdict
The Americans stood out as one of the better-rated English series of its release window. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 1,116 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus, Neon TV.
Is it worth starting?
This is 6 seasons deep — English crime with drama threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- Currently 7.9/10 from 1,116 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, The Americans is the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI Counterintelligence agent.
Good to know
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Joe Weisberg
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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