"The Americans": Exploring lesser and greater evils
The finale is titled the date of President Reagan's famous Evil Empire speech to the National Association of Evangelicals.
“The Americans”: Set in the 80s but relevant to our time
We receive another miniature course in spycraft from Philip and Elizabeth Jennings.
The Americans: "One Day in the Life of Anton Baklanov"
"As we near the end of the season, many of the pieces that have been laid out are coming together."
“The Americans”: Considering evil and electric sheep
This episode largely concerns the secrets that women so often carry, some of them to the grave.
"The Americans": interesting story arc on "Walter Taffet"
In this episode, Martha's world begins to fall apart, both on a professional and personal level.
"The Americans": new episode tackles religion
God splashes into the storyline of "Born Again" in a big way, dragging along several major characters in His wake.
The stakes are high in third season of "The Americans"
In the latest episode we learn about the deadly craft of spying as it plays out in these damaged souls' lives. Targets, assets, friends, lovers, rivals.
Jon Stewart's exit as a phony newsman is a loss to real news
As a champion of enlightened phoniness in TV journalism, Stewart has proven himself to be one-of-a-kind, a fake who's unrivaled as the real deal.
Everything old is old again: A word on remakes and sequels
There's no shortage of creativity out there. It's simply a matter of whether it's being repressed. And it is - in the interest of profit. Another effect of capitalism.
“The Last Ship”: Life and love while everybody's dying
The situation is kind of grim, and so is the program. On the light side, there's a dog.
