There are several reviewers who call this show a ripoff of "The Americans". To this rather true assessment, I say this: yes...so what? About 90% of the cop shows on TV are ripoffs of Dragnet, Adam 12 and TJ Hooker (among others). All of the crime scene procedurals are ripoffs of CSI.
The majority of sci fi shows out there mimic Star Trek in some major way. The others steal from Star Wars, X-Men or another easily identifiable antecedent. This copycat behavior is what Hollywood does. I don't say this is a good thing, far from it. But it's what gets approved and broadcast.
As to the show itself... the show's dialogue is actually better than most dramas out here. As good as "The Americans" is, this show gives it a run for its money. Cue cards notwithstanding.
Forgive the ethnocentrism, but as a non-Russian, I don't actually care if most of the actors aren't native Russian speakers (Levieva is, I believe). Nor do I care that their accents do not ring true.
For those debating if the show is worth their 45 minutes, I say give the first episode a look. So far, it's a helluva lot better than many recent shows.
The majority of sci fi shows out there mimic Star Trek in some major way. The others steal from Star Wars, X-Men or another easily identifiable antecedent. This copycat behavior is what Hollywood does. I don't say this is a good thing, far from it. But it's what gets approved and broadcast.
As to the show itself... the show's dialogue is actually better than most dramas out here. As good as "The Americans" is, this show gives it a run for its money. Cue cards notwithstanding.
Forgive the ethnocentrism, but as a non-Russian, I don't actually care if most of the actors aren't native Russian speakers (Levieva is, I believe). Nor do I care that their accents do not ring true.
For those debating if the show is worth their 45 minutes, I say give the first episode a look. So far, it's a helluva lot better than many recent shows.