Turn: Washington's Spies: Season 1

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AMC | Season Premiere Date: April 6, 2014

Starring: Burn Gorman, Kevin R. McNally, Angus Macfadyen

Summary: Based on Alexander Rose’s book Washington’s Spies, the historical drama series focuses on Long Island farmer Abe Woodhull (Jamie Bell), who forms the first American spy ring with his friends in 1776.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. The Battle of Setauket
Air Date: June 8, 2014
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S1:E9. Against Thy Neighbor
Air Date: June 1, 2014
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S1:E8. Challenge
Air Date: May 25, 2014

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Jeff Korbelik

Apr 7, 2014

Turn is a heart-racer at times. That’s the sign of a thriller done well. Read full review

Curt Wagner

Apr 3, 2014

It may not be as intriguing as "Thrones" or as tense as FX's spy thriller "The Americans," but Turn--which touches on still-relevant topics like torture, homosexuality and politics--offers a fresh spin on the War of Independence. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Apr 7, 2014

Bell, who started out as a child actor, has matured into a compelling leading man and he seems capable of conveying Abraham’s troubling journey into the underbelly of the war effort. Read full review

Tirdad Derakhshani

Apr 3, 2014

An uneven, if promising, period drama set during the American Revolution. Read full review

Kristi Turnquist

Jun 24, 2014

It's quite a story, but the pilot for Turn takes a long time to get going, and isn't all that compelling. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Apr 4, 2014

Turn isn't bad, but it's also too forgettable to deserve a long look, cool credits or no. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Apr 3, 2014

For all those neatly appointed trappings and period touches, Turn simply feels hollow at its core. And that, ultimately, is something even an accomplished spy ring can’t disguise. Read full review

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keatyisking

May 28, 2014

great show well worth watching.i was not expecting this show to be as good as it is. the scenery looks very authentic for the era and the costumes seem very believable.the story is very well written and gives great insight into war and tactics employed by both sides while detailing some ofgreat show well worth watching.i was not expecting this show to be as good as it is. the scenery looks very authentic for the era and the costumes seem very believable.the story is very well written and gives great insight into war and tactics employed by both sides while detailing some of the dark traits of human nature.… Expand

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auryanthus

Jun 26, 2015

Turn is absolutely amazing. Please renew it, there are so many fans who want it back. The acting is beautiful and the actors/actresses are perfect. SHOUT OUT TO WHO EVER CASTED SETH NUMRICH. All us fans ask is for the show to follow the books more. Thanksxx