Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, the creative duo behind the hit FX TV show "The Americans" discuss how their show came about, and why it's harder to tell a tale about Russian spying, now that the story is in the news.

Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, the creative duo behind the hit FX TV show "The Americans" discuss how their show came about, and why it's harder to tell a tale about Russian spying, now that the story is in the news.

Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, the creative duo behind the hit FX TV show "The Americans" discuss how their show&nbsp;came about, and why it's harder to tell a tale about Russian spying, now that the story is in the news.

"The Americans" Showrunners talk Russia, Reagan and the perils of period TV

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