The Cold War is the central pillar of The Americans . In its Italian-localized discussions, "Guerra Fredda" episodes focus on the psychological toll of deep-cover Soviet agents living in the U.S. during the 1980s.

In series like Special Ops: Lioness (S2/S3 contexts), critics often compare modern geopolitical tension to the "propaganda trash" of the 1980s Cold War era.

This series explores a "Cold War" not between East and West, but between the victorious Axis powers (Greater Nazi Reich and Japanese Pacific States).

Italian political satire, such as that by Maurizio Crozza , frequently uses the "Guerra fredda" framework to critique current Italian political polarization. 3. Alternative Histories

The tension between national loyalty and the "American Dream" experienced by the protagonists.