Americans is a Cold War drama set in early-’80s D.C. and follows KGB spies Phillip and Elizabeth, played by Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell. Credit: PUBLICITY PHOTO

Americans is a Cold War drama set in early-’80s D.C. and follows KGB spies Phillip and Elizabeth, played by Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell. Credit: PUBLICITY PHOTO

Americans is a Cold War drama set in early-’80s D.C. and follows KGB spies Phillip and Elizabeth, played by Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell. Credit: PUBLICITY PHOTO
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  • Americans is a Cold War drama set in early-’80s D.C. and follows KGB spies Phillip and Elizabeth, played by Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell.

The coming weeks are an exciting time for the avid TV viewer. Top shows such as Justified, Girls, Parks and Recreation and New Girl are in full swing, longtime favorites The Office and 30 Rock are nearing their series finales, and exciting programs both old and new are hitting the airwaves. It’s the latter that we’ll be discussing today.

This article appears in Jan 31 – Feb 6, 2013.