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Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey are prepping a limited series for HBO under their Team Downey Banner about legendary TV character sleuth/criminal defense lawyer, Perry Mason. It was just announced that Emmy winning The Americans actor Matthew Rhys will play the lead. According to Variety, this version of Perry Mason is at a time in his life when he is “living […]

The 6th and final season of FX’s Cold War era spy drama series The Americans continues with episode 6, “Rififi”. Last week, Paige (Holly Taylor) got into a bar brawl and made us all proud. Elizabeth (Keri Russell) was pretty pissed off about it, for multiple reasons.  Philip Jennings (Matthew Rhys) finally did the deed with […]

Only three episodes into the final season of FX’s The Americans, and the stakes are high.  Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell) has learned about the Star Wars project, and must make a move in order to prevent further danger to her daughter Paige (Holly Taylor).  Philip Jennings (Matthew Rhys) is struggling to keep out of the lifestyle, […]

FX series The Americans returned last week for the premiere of their 6th and final season, and it delivered with grandeur that’s made the series a highlight of television drama. Seamlessly blending emotionally charged scenes with songs, reveals of newfound skills, and the ultimate protective mother move made s6e1 a highlight of the series, for me […]

FX’s cold war spy thriller series The Americans returns tonight for the premiere of their 6th and final season (*sobs). It’s been a hell of a ride for the Russian couple- raising two children, balancing their relationship and missions, and trying to change their world by preventing the Americans from launching numerous deadly attacks back home. […]

FX really struck gold with their Cold War spy drama The Americans. After five incredible seasons, the series was picked up for a 6th, which the cable network announced would be the final one.  Few shows are given such a grand opportunity to plan out the end, the exit, and I’m so glad this one did. […]

One of the best surprises in a drama series came from FX in 2013 with their 80’s-set spy show The Americans.  Starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as a pair of married Russian spies posing as the all American couple in Washington DC, it was announced the highly acclaimed series would be ending after their 6th season. Fans were […]