Despite critical acclaim, FX’s The Americans has struggled to attract an audience. But there is at least some good news on the horizon.
FX has announced the renewal of The Americans for a fourth season of 13 episodes. The Americans Season 4 will premiere in early 2016 on FX.
The Americans takes place in Washington D.C. during the early ‘80s at the height of the Cold War as Russian spies Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell) struggle keep their relationship alive while completing deadly missions in the service of their homeland.
“Remarkably, this season of The Americans has achieved even greater acclaim than that of its first two seasons,” wrote FX original programming president Nick Grad in a statement. “The series has cemented it status with critics as television’s best current drama and arguably the best show on TV, and we couldn’t agree more. That universal critical praise is a tribute to the talents of Joe, Joel, Keri, Matthew, Noah and the entire cast and crew. We look forward to the final four episodes of season three, and beyond, in Philip and Elizabeth Jennings’ riveting journey.”
FX ‘s John Landgraf has previously indicated a desire to see The Americans run for at least five seasons.
The Americans Season 3 continues tonight on FX.
