Is 'The Americans' TV's new 'Homeland?' With the wild success of Showtime's Homeland, it's no surprise to see other networks forging ahead with spy shows of their own, and FX is first out of the gate with The Americans. VIDEO - Homeland Sneak Peek: Brody's Next Move Starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, The Americans focuses on the arranged marriage between Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings, two KGB spies, whose children don't even know their true identities. As the Cold War escalates and their feelings for one another deepen, their dedication to mother Russia and ability to maintain a network of informants is constantly tested. Easily one of 2013's most anticipated new dramas, footage from The Americans has finally been unleashed and you can watch it below!