US drama The Americans has been dropped by ITV.

A spokesperson for the channel has confirmed to Digital Spy that it will not be acquiring the spy thriller's third season.



The Americans stars Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as a pair of Russians spies posing as an American married couple at the height of the Cold War.

ITV aired the first two seasons of the Emmy-nominated series between June 2013 and May 2014.

US network FX has renewed the show for a third season of 15 episodes, which will launch in America on January 28.

Oscar nominee Frank Langella will join The Americans for its latest run as Gabriel, the latest handler for sleeper agents Philip (Rhys) and Elizabeth (Russell).

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