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- EW: FX's The Americans to end in 2018: Acclaimed drama gets final two-season order

The Americans is coming to end. But at least not for awhile. FX has given the acclaimed drama series a final two season pickup. A 13-episode fifth season will air in 2017, then a 10-episode sixth and final season is coming in 2018.

“It’s hard to believe we’re heading into the final stretch on The Americans, and we’re so grateful to know we’ll be telling the story to its conclusion,” said showrunners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg in a statement. “The best part of the last four years has been the intensive and fruitful collaboration with all of the people who make this show … We’re looking forward to the final two.”

Added FX president of original programming Eric Schrier: “Through its first four seasons, critics have lauded The Americans as one of the best shows on television and, remarkably, a series that keeps getting better every year. All credit for that achievement goes to everyone who has worked on the show.”

The announcement will give the showrunners plenty of time to craft a final arc to their tale of married Soviet spies (Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys) in the 1980s. Perhaps the espionage thriller will also score an Emmy or two for its stars or showrunners as well – despite the drama’s love from critics (The Americans currently averages a chart-topping 95 out of 100 on Metacritic), Emmy and Golden Globes wins have thus far eluded the series (aside from a guest actress Emmy for Margo Martindale).

Three episodes remain in the current season, with the season 4 finale airing June 8.

 

[-griffy-]

Good news!

 

[Ristifer]

Excellent! So glad to hear this!

 

[Zaph]

Awesome, a show like this deserves its writers having a long notice for the finale.

 

[Cornballer]

That'll make it 75 episodes in total by the time they finish up the series.

 

[Blader]

Whoa nice! I thought for sure next season would be the last.

 

[Niraj]

Oh wow, figured next season would be the last. Awesome.

 

[Pryce]

Sad to see an end, but they now have all the time in the world to finish it right. Awesome news.

 

[CoolOff]

Perfect! Six seasons and a movie!

 

[BTM]

Amazing news

 

[Grizzlyjin]

Very good news. The writers know exactly when it ends and can plan accordingly. This is going to be a good ride.

 

[Prompto]

Series creators Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields have also signed a new overall deal with FX Productions to develop their next series.

This is good news as well

 

[IvanJ]

Great news. Six seasons is perfect for almost any show. Looking forward to those two seasons, wish they would just film and show them right now.

 

[Verdre]

Great news. Sounds like they'll get to set everything up just like they wanted.

 

[Rehynn]

Six seasons is perfect for this show. Great news.

Also looking forward to what the creators come up with next. I'd LOVE a World War II spy thriller series, but the budget might be prohibitive.

 

[sammex]

Really pleased with this and it's totally the right thing to do. Giving the writers the go ahead to plan for the end over the next two seasons can only strengthen an already top notch drama.

 

[AngmarsKing701]

Bittersweet news but we'll get a complete tale which is awesome

 

[Alpende]

Good news about the two season order. Now the writers know when it ends and can create a fitting end.

 

[VenomousCoffee]

Sounds like a great way for them to drawn down to the end.

 

[IronRinn]

That'll make it 75 episodes in total by the time they finish up the series.

Like a Vertigo comic series.

Great news. 23 episodes seems like just the right amount of time for a slow burn show like this to wind things down. Super excited to see where we end up when all is said and done

 

[Dan]

Perfect news. Two more seasons seems ideal given where the story has gone. Signing the Js to develop another show is great, too.

 

[Sober]

Need a version of this gif with Henry:

Henry is gonna be the one making it awkward.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Very good news. The writers know exactly when it ends and can plan accordingly. This is going to be a good ride.

Yep. I'm so glad FX has stuck with the show despite its horrible ratings.

This is good news as well

Series creators Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields have also signed a new overall deal with FX Productions to develop their next series.

Indeed!

 

[Ristifer]

Almost that time again!

 

[-griffy-]

26th to last episode starting.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Here we gooooo. Prepared for darkness.

 

[IronRinn]

Here we go. This is gonna be rough.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Wow pastor Tim manning up. Awkward ass dinner incoming.

 

[The Elite]

Best show on tv time.

 

[IronRinn]

Ah, those knowing looks.

 

[-griffy-]

They should invite Young Hee's family for dinner too.

 

[Mindlog]

They should invite Young Hee's family for dinner too.

And the Connors.

The darkness is spreading

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Ughhhhhhhhh Elizabeth this suuuuuuuucks

 

[IronRinn]

Nope, can't imagine! No idea!

 

[AngmarsKing701]

When Stan learns the truth, his head is just going to implode. It's going to be the Mother

Spoiler

Russia

of all strokes.

 

[IronRinn]

Oh shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

This does not look good for Phillip. If Stan starts suspecting him he will put two and two together and will think he murdered gaad too. That and the centre scheming is something they can't be happy about.

 

[IronRinn]

They are milking this.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Is Stan shooting right now? Didn't see that breakup coming. Or is he playing the long game.

 

[-griffy-]

Bros.

 

[IronRinn]

Christ, FX Now, you're fucking killing me tonight.

 

[-griffy-]

Dammit Henry!

 

[Prompto]

Goddamn it Henry

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Lmao at Henry's "...yeah". After Stan asked if there was company hahaha.

This is so deliciously awkward.

 

[AngmarsKing701]

Oh fuck this dinner

Edit -
Henry: He works for the FBI.
Pastor Tim: Oh really?
Elizabeth and Philip studiously looking down at their plates, busily cutting their roast.

L
O
Fucking
L

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Oh fuck this dinner

There's so many layers here

Do you think Tim is suspicious that the Jennings have befriended an FBI agent.

 

[IronRinn]

Elizabeth patting Henry on the shoulder at the mention of the Beeman divorce...

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Lol what a goddamn trio

 

[-griffy-]

Oh man this shit is devious.
OH MAN

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I feel so bad for this guy. He's completely innocent. His facial expressions and jitteriness. Ugh.