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The Americans

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They are back! And we are delighted. Easily one of the best shows in recent years is coming to an end, and from what we saw in the season opener, that ending is pretty much uncertain. Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys are still leading this spy drama very successfully, even though 5 years have past since the pilot was aired. The Americans - Promotional Poster Story So, what is the allure of this brilliant series, you might ask? I'd like to say that it's simple, but if you think about it, it's really not. I would say, it is the perfect balance between the (lower) budget, GREAT actors and a REALLY good script. Of course, the production team must be great too, otherwise you couldn't get that genuine feel that many high budget series are lacking. Which, let's be honest, "The Americans" is not. So, in this world of superhero series, it is really refreshing to have something down-to-earth. Except it is not down-to-earth. For our readers that are not f

Siren

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Siren - a new show on Freeform From the synopsis alone, you wouldn't think much of the series. However, we wholeheartedly recommend giving it a try, because it has an interesting story line, the acting is good and the special effects are decent. The title role of Ryn the mermaid (Eline Powell) is cast perfectly and you could really believe that she is a wild creature of a different species. See for yourself: Not to mention that Freeform doesn't shy away from a bit of nudity and intimate scenes between Ryn and other characters, male and female. Story The story takes place in a quiet fishing town where inhabitants annually celebrate the day of the mermaid, not knowing that the creatures really exist. On the eve of the celebration group of fishermen goes out fishing and accidentally catches one of them in their net. However, this is not your average "little mermaid", oh no - it's a vicious, blood-thirsty, with above average strength and speed, and can sna