Series synopsis
TURN: Washington's Spies is an American war & politics drama television series that premiered on AMC on April 6, 2014. It ended on August 12, 2017. It was created by Craig Silverstein. It stars Jamie Bell, Seth Numrich, Heather Lind and Meegan Warner.
The story of New York farmer, Abe Woodhull, who bands together with a group of childhood friends to form The Culper Ring, an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide in America’s fight for independence.
Premise
The story of New York farmer, Abe Woodhull, who bands together with a group of childhood friends to form The Culper Ring, an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide in America’s fight for independence.
Premise: Pledge defiance.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jamie Bell as Abraham Woodhull
- Seth Numrich as Ben Talmadge
- Heather Lind as Anna Strong
- Meegan Warner as Mary Woodhull
- Burn Gorman as Major Hewlett
- Angus Macfadyen as Robert Rogers
- Samuel Roukin as Lt. John Simcoe
- JJ Feild as Major John Andre
Supporting cast
- Owain Yeoman as Benedict Arnold
- Ksenia Solo as Peggy Shippen
- Daniel Henshall as Lieutenant Caleb Brewster
- Kevin McNally as Judge Richard Woodhull
- Tina Benko as Ms. Barnes
Guest cast
- Jonny Coyne as Col. Jonathan Cooke
- Aidan Fiske as Philly Boy #3
- Laura Long as Becky Franks/ Becky Redman
- Brian Wiles as Marquis de Lafayette
- Joshua Price as Freddy
- Terry Menefee Gau as Rachel
- Lucas N. Hall as Continental Militiaman (uncredited)
- Ashley Smith as Captain Wakefield
- John Pirkis as MacDougal
- Charlie Hofheimer as Lieutenant Chaffee
- John Bostic as Hiram Dearborn
- Andrew Hovelson as Middleton
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 6, 2014 | June 8, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 10 | April 13, 2015 | June 8, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 10 | April 25, 2016 | June 27, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 10 | June 17, 2017 | August 12, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot During the early years of the Revolutionary War, a Long Island farmer is recruited to spy on the British army. |
April 6, 2014 |
| 2 |
Who by Fire To prevent Anna being blamed for the murder of a Royal Officer, Abe must find the culprit; Ben and Caleb interrogate Simcoe. |
April 13, 2014 |
| 3 |
Of Cabbages and Kings On the run from the British, Ben is betrayed by his own militia. Abe travels with Richard to New York to spy. Mary confronts Anna. |
April 20, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thoughts of a Free Man A spy in London sends an urgent message to America. Mary impedes Abe's attempt to restart the spy ring. Benedict Arnold arrives in camp. |
April 13, 2015 |
| 2 |
Hard Boiled Abe gathers intelligence in New York. Simcoe escapes his punishment. John André attends a ball in Philadelphia and meets Peggy Shippen. |
April 13, 2015 |
| 3 |
False Flag Ben sets a trap to capture a traitor in camp. Richard discovers Abe is conspiring with Major Hewlett. Caleb collides with Robert Rogers. |
April 20, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Valediction In the third-season premiere, Abe covers up a murder with an unlikely accomplice. Elsewhere, Benedict Arnold abuses his power as he settles into a new home in Philadelphia. |
April 25, 2016 |
| 2 |
Cold Murdering Bastards Anna tries to save the ring after Abe's cover is blown. Benedict Arnold seeks Washington's help against charges of treason. Townsend sends a signal. |
May 2, 2016 |
| 3 |
Benediction Peggy gets Benedict Arnold to contact the British. Caleb plans an ambush for Simcoe. Anna tries to save Major Hewlett. |
May 9, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spyhunter General Benedict Arnold rounds up spies in New York. Abe plots to destroy essential British supplies, but he will need his father's help. |
June 17, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Black Hole of Calcutta When one of the Culper Ring members is captured, Arnold seeks to interrogate him - with the help of a ruthless Colonel Simcoe. |
June 17, 2017 |
| 3 |
Blood for Blood Abe's scheme to rescue Caleb turns deadly. Anna faces a difficult decision. Arnold suspects Peggy is keeping a secret from him. |
June 24, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AMC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2014 |
| Last aired | August 12, 2017 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:00:00 |