'Rubicon': Smart Spies Who Connect The Dots

Courtesy NPR: Arts & Culture  Tue, 07/27/2010 - 09:43

The AMC cable channel premieres a modern spy series on Aug. 1; critic David Bianculli says the smart, suspenseful drama pays homage to the great conspiracy thrillers of the 1970s -- while providing a much-needed update for a modern audience.

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