Set in a time of leg warmers and Cold War–chill, The Americans follows two Soviet spies (Felicity’s Keri Russell and Brothers & Sisters’ Matthew Rhys) undercover as a happily married couple trying to steal U.S. secrets and blend seamlessly into American suburban life of the 1980s. Vividly detailed, the show captures Reagan-era politics and pop culture with equal brilliance. Creative team members Joe Weisberg—himself a former CIA officer—and Joel Fields screen an episode and take you behind the scenes of crafting FX’s critically acclaimed, enthralling espionage period drama.

Noah Emmerich, Actor, The Americans

Joe Weisberg, Creator/Executive Producer/Writer, The Americans

Joel Fields, Executive Producer/Writer, The Americans

Moderator: J. Max Robins, Executive Director, Center for Communication

Presented with SVA Theatre.