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The Americans – Season 5, Episode 1 Amber Waves

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Philip and Elizabeth struggle to contain the risks from Paige's growing relationship with Matthew Beeman; the Centre sends Philip and Elizabeth on an operation that strains their family and marriage to the limits.
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The Americans — Season 5, Episode 1

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"Amber Waves" kicks off a new season of The Americans with compelling questions of loyalty, impressive contrasts of character, and a sense of desperation building to a dangerous boil.

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Keri Russell

Elizabeth Jennings

Matthew Rhys

Philip Jennings

Noah Emmerich

Stan Beeman

Holly Taylor

Paige Jennings

Keidrich Sellati

Henry Jennings

Costa Ronin

Oleg Burov
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Eric Eidelstein New York Magazine/Vulture 06/04/2018
As they dig and dig, the monotony of their effort is a brilliant opener for a season that's all about the dirty work and the unromantic side of the business. Go to Full Review Anthony Breznican Entertainment Weekly 03/08/2017
B+
This FX series has always been a heavy one, but now it's carrying an extra burden: the ongoing revelations about how Russian operatives may have compromised a U.S. candidate for president. But we're skipping ahead to maybe season 35. Go to Full Review Erik Adams AV Club 03/08/2017
A
After four years of slow-burning suspense, the show still knows how to pull a fascinating fast one on us -- even using some of those slow-burn techniques to accomplish it. Go to Full Review Lili Loofbourow The Week 08/28/2017
Joe Weisberg's show. . .has always investigated the overlap between the personal and the political, and the ways the story you keep telling about yourself starts to become a second truth. Go to Full Review Alec Bojalad Den of Geek 03/08/2017
4/5
If "Amber Waves" has a flaw its that a bold beginning and superb ending detract from the plot moving that comes in-between. Go to Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant 03/08/2017
Although there are still over 20 episodes left, The Americans is preparing its characters, and the audience, for the moment when they too have to let go, further cementing the show's place as the best drama on TV. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Philip and Elizabeth struggle to contain the risks from Paige's growing relationship with Matthew Beeman; the Centre sends Philip and Elizabeth on an operation that strains their family and marriage to the limits.
Executive Producer
Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Graham Yost, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 7, 2017