A pair of deep-cover Soviet spies masquerades as a typical DC couple whose children neighbors coworkers & friends are completely unaware of their activities. At home theyre the stereotypical parents of stereotypical kids at work they pose as travel agents but at night they weave a web of confidants lovers dupes and historical figures from the Reagan-era Cold War. The startlingly realistic plot twists force the viewer to consider the real cost of an undeclared war what it takes to protect ones beliefs if its worth it and if it actually worked for either side.
Review
What a great show this is. In stead of going for the 'fighting the bad guys' routine this show follows in the footsteps of great shows like DexterBreaking Bad or the Sopranos where you find yourself supporting the bad guys and even rooting for them to win.
Now I have come to terms with my appreciation of that 'what makes a guy bad' is ever so often 'what makes a show interesting'. Us having slightly dull lives with work kids pcgames and drinking beer we all want to be a badass methcook brilliant murder of sicko's or in this case KGB undercover operative. Well at least for 1 hour per week.
This show follows in the high standard acting of the other mentioned shows. Is kinda slow in a good way not rushing into it. Takes time for character development that makes you want to know more about these spies and what there other motives are (other than fighting the cold war).
The strange relationship between the motherspy and fatherspy is also highly entertaining. They really 'work' together even in their marriage. Can't wait to see how that part of the storyline will turn out.
In part 3 Margo Martindale (Maggs from Justified) makes appearance a great actress that can play a very believable 'woman mobboss' (or in this case KGB field director). A great choice for the part.
Hope to see many more seasons and if they run out of material we can always hope for a second cold war between the US and good old Mother Russia