Shaping spy shows: How former CIA personnel influence TV

The Washington Post 2015-01-25

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Showtime's "Homeland," FX's "The Americans," NBCUniversal's "State of Affairs," and USA's "Covert Affairs" all borrow from people who worked for the CIA. Here's a look at the shows and the experts behind them.
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