Watch AMC's "TURN" for a look into the exhilarating Revolutionary War-era saga about America’s first spy ring. Then get in on the action along TURN: The Trail, a series of Colonial and Revolutionary War-era attractions, "TURN" filming locations, and exciting espionage activities and museums to get your heart pumping and patriotism roaring.
TURN: Washington's Spies takes viewers into the stirring and treacherous world of the Revolutionary War and introduces Abraham Woodhull who, after aligning with a group of childhood friends, forms the Culper Ring – America's first spy ring.
Season four picks up the story of Woodhull and his spy compatriots as they reach a significant turning point in the war, with both the British and the Americans reeling from monumental losses and betrayals. With only 10 episodes to go, the action accelerates towards Yorktown, the pivotal 1783 battle in Virginia that tipped the balance and ultimately decided the war.
"TURN" was developed and is being written by Craig Silverstein ("Nikita") and stars Jamie Bell ("Billy Elliot" and "The Adventures of Tintin"). Executive Producers are Silverstein and Barry Josephson ("Bones"). AMC is the television home of some of the most popular dramas in cable television including "Mad Men," "The Walking Dead" and the recently-ended "Breaking Bad," created by Virginia native Vince Gilligan. If you loved "Breaking Bad," Vince Gilligan has a spin-off series, "Better Call Saul," currently airing on AMC. TURN is based on the book “Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring,” by Alexander Rose, who serves as a producer and has been a member of the writing staff since season two.
TURN: Washington's Spies stars Jamie Bell as Abraham Woodhull, Seth Numrich as Ben Tallmadge, Heather Lind as Anna Strong, Daniel Henshall as Caleb Brewster, Meegan Warner as Mary Woodhull, Kevin McNally as Judge Richard Woodhull, Burn Gorman as Major Hewlett, Angus MacFadyen as Robert Rogers, JJ Feild as Major John Andre, Ian Kahn as George Washington and Samuel Roukin as Captain Simcoe.
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