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Russian spy who inspired 'The Americans' dead at 79
Mikhail Vasenkov, who spent years living in New York's Westchester County before he was arrested in a spy-sweep that inspired the TV show “The Americans,” has died at age 79.
'The Americans' star Holly Taylor joins NBC's 'Manifest'
Holly Taylor is jumping from grounded espionage to a mile-high mystery.
Spies are everywhere — and they want your employer's secrets
“Spies look like the people who sit next to you in the office."
Son of Russian spies who inspired 'The Americans' allowed to stay in Canada
Alexander Vavilov, 25, was born in the country and holds Canadian citizenship, but his future there has been in jeopardy since his parents were busted by the FBI for being...
Jost and Che brought the funny to an uncharacteristically exciting Emmys
Well, that was a pleasant surprise. Jost kidding? Nope. I really mean it. Colin Jost and Michael Che did a fine job hosting Monday night’s 70th Primetime Emmy Awards –...
The Post's picks for this year's buzzy Emmy awards
The golden era of television is celebrated Monday night at the 70th Emmy Awards. Here, New York Post TV critic Michael Starr predicts what shows will leave with trophies. Outstanding...
The year's best TV shows so far
With the year at its halfway point, it’s a good time to assess the best shows of the year so far. Since there are over 500 series on the air,...
'The Americans' finale answered a lot of questions
Warning: This story contains spoilers from Wednesday night's series finale. "The Americans” wrapped its six-season run Wednesday night, ending the saga of Reagan-era KGB agents (Matthew Rhys, Keri Russell) living...
Meet the go-to TV actor for Russian spy roles
No, you’re not seeing double: That’s the same man as two very different Russian spies this season — a compassionate KGB agent on the Cold War drama “The Americans” and...
'Americans' actress could kick your butt in real life
Don't let Holly Taylor's delicate build and gentle demeanor fool you. The Canadian actress, who stars as Paige Jennings on FX's hit series "The Americans," can kick your butt. For...
The strange places to catch stars filming in New York
The film industry in New York City is getting crowded. A decade ago, TV shows and movies could easily film on the steps of City Hall, in Times Square and...
Could this man finally take down Frank Underwood?
'House of Cards' Tuesday, Netflix Tom Hammerschmidt (Boris McGiver), the world weary Editor in Chief of the fictitious Washington Herald, has been on Frank Underwood’s case for years, trying to...
'Modern Family' eyes rosy future beyond graduation-themed finale
'Modern Family' Wednesday, 9 p.m., ABC It’s perfect timing for the eighth-season finale of “Modern Family,” and for its co-creator Steven Levitan. The ABC hit has been renewed for two...
Inside my secret life as a KGB spy in America
Jack Barsky kept his calm as he neared the traffic circle underneath the West Side Highway overpass. In his hand he held a piece of chalk and furtively drew a...
What makes 'The Americans' great
Here’s a fun fact for conspiracy theorists, history buffs and trivia mavens: In the latest episode of “The Americans,” we learn that the passcode for opening the safe room of...
Nikki Haley spends snow day watching 'The Americans'
A top Trump official can’t wait to watch a show about Russian spies running rampant in Washington. UN ambassador Nikki Haley tweeted a photo of the snow blanketing the area...
Here are new and returning shows ready to bloom in March
Now that we’re halfway through February, it’s time to look ahead to what’s premiering in March. In the past, tradition held that midseason shows bowed in January (and sometimes February)....
Emmy winner Martindale: 'I didn’t strive for anything except for my next acting job'
Veteran actress Margo Martindale is enjoying life in the digital TV age — simultaneously headlining Amazon’s “Sneaky Pete” while filming her Emmy-winning role on “The Americans” (FX). “Because Amazon and...
'Atlanta' and 'This Is Us' top the year's TV
It's that time (again) to take a look back at the year in television — from what got us psyched, to what made us lunge for the remote. Here, without...
Where you can spy ‘Americans’ star Margo Martindale in NYC
Don’t let her native Texas twang fool you: Margo Martindale’s been an Upper West Sider for more than 40 years. But you’ve also probably seen TV’s top character actress everywhere...