This Disney+ thriller series receives 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, viewers praise its ‘gripping’ and ‘captivating’ storytelling

A Disney+ drama series has garnered high praise from viewers and achieved a remarkable 96% Rotten Tomatoes rating. When a Reddit user asked for a suggestion on the 'Best of Netflix' forum, the response was overwhelming, according to The Mirror, with several users recommending Disney+'s 'The Americans.'

The series boasts an impressive 8.4 rating on IMDb. The gripping tension of the spy thriller has certainly captivated the audience. The shock element kept viewers immersed from the start.

‘The Americans’: Overview of the thriller show

The Americans is set during the Cold War and focuses on the lives of two undercover Soviet spies living in the United States. It is a period drama about the complex marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban USA shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected president.

At the height of the Cold War, the married KGB spies live undercover as Americans in Washington, DC. The show, created by Joseph Weisberg, aired for six seasons from 2013 to 2018.

‘The Americans’: Lead actors

The series stars Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, who portray KGB operatives Philip and Elizabeth Jennings.

‘The Americans’: Viewer reactions

The edge-of-the-seat thriller received massive praise on platforms including Reddit, according to Filmogaz. The users praised the compelling storytelling and the intensity of the show. One user said that they are rewatching the series due to its captivating nature.

Another user recalled the suspense of waiting for new seasons, marking it as a peak television experience. Those who remembered their teenage years during this era lauded the realistic portrayal of the time period, from decor to music.