He also added that what is important at this point is that they got the support of the network to do what is right for “The Americans” and make those choices based on what’s important for the story and what they want to do creatively.
“The Americans” is highly regarded by critics as one of the best shows on TV these days but unfortunately, it is also one of the least watched series on the small screen.
Some even allude to “The Americans” as the next “Breaking Bad” TV series, pun unintended of course to the latter’s equally excellent spinoff prequel “Better Call Saul,” which is now in its second season on AMC.
Since premiering in 2013, “The Americans” has been really excellent in terms of storylines, cast, acting, and overall production and it is just unfortunate that its rating is not that excellent, which means that the FX network needs to do a better job in promoting the show.
Critics regard “The Americans” as one of the few shows on cable television that are not afraid to push boundaries given its brutal violence and heated sex exchange, but portrayed with the utmost class and character. But it is also a family drama that has one of the better adult offerings airing on the small screen.