If I like the Diplomat, will I like the Americans?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How violent is the Americans?

I love the Diplomat because it's not violent. My husband told me not to watch the Americans because it's too violent for me.

I like British costume drama, where there's almost no violence.

I've been re-watching Madame Secretary, which I'm enjoying. There's political violence, but it's muted.

[Anonymous]

Go back and watch or rewatch all of NYPD Blue and/or Sopranos.
The Americans was excellent but had kind of a muted tone to me. Loved Homeland - especially before the later episodes.

[Anonymous]

Sopranos has a lot of graphic violence tho

[Anonymous]

Also, watch the Jesse Stone series of movies - wonderful. And, following up on that, if you like police-mystery type fiction, read anything by the late Robert Parker up to but not including works done in his name by others after his death.His characters, including Jesse Stone, are wide ranging up to and including even Western novels and often include a nice dash of humor.

[Anonymous]

Agree that the Americans is an excellent TV show. One of the best.

[Anonymous]

So The Americans offers better everything but sometimes it's not about the technical. diplomat is a bit more down to earth and relatable.

Sometimes it's easier to get into a more mediocre piece than the really well written one - it's just how life works.

I play a lot of classical piano and I know a really well written piece but what I sometimes just want to play is the prettier one so saying that the Americans is one of the finest shows ever done is really beside the point. It's correct but utter meaningless if someone plain wanted to see something that's more accessible even if it's not technically perfect.

That's life in so many ways.

[Anonymous]

I love The Diplomat, it's a great show, but The Americans is almost a masterpiece.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So The Americans offers better everything but sometimes it's not about the technical. diplomat is a bit more down to earth and relatable.

Sometimes it's easier to get into a more mediocre piece than the really well written one - it's just how life works.

I play a lot of classical piano and I know a really well written piece but what I sometimes just want to play is the prettier one so saying that the Americans is one of the finest shows ever done is really beside the point. It's correct but utter meaningless if someone plain wanted to see something that's more accessible even if it's not technically perfect.

That's life in so many ways.

I don't think The Diplomat is more accessible, it's just poorly done and imo season two made no sense and wasn't relatable at all. I could not buy her as an ambassador. She was so frazzled all the time and had younger, less senior people bossing her around and talking down to her as if they were in charge. It didn't feel plausible to me. Allison Janney was the only good part.

[Anonymous]

i love both shows but if you want a rec motr similar to the diplomat try slow horses-its really great and a bit funny.

[Anonymous]

The Americans, at least the first few seasons, was one of the best shows ever written and is SO well acted by ALL of the leads. I love Keri Russel and have watched both shows, very different, I liked the Americans better. She is an underrated actress.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Americans is so much better than the Diplomat

Exactly what I was coming on here to say!!! SO much better!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where can one watch The Americans?

It's an FX show so Hulu is probably your best bet.

[Anonymous]

I enjoyed the Diplomat, but not the Americans - too violent for me. I lasted a few episodes but gave up

[Anonymous]

I loved The Americans. One of my top five favorite shows ever. I did not like the Diplomat though. Definitely watch The Americans!

[Anonymous]

Loved Americans. Hated the diplomat (and stopped watching). Stick with Americans till the end — worth it!