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TURN: Washington's Spies

TURN: Washington's Spies

Pledge defiance.

20147.14 Seasons40 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Michael Taylor
NetworksAMC

Top Cast

Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

Abraham Woodhull

Seth Numrich

Seth Numrich

Ben Talmadge

Heather Lind

Heather Lind

Anna Strong

Meegan Warner

Meegan Warner

Mary Woodhull

Burn Gorman

Burn Gorman

Major Hewlett

Samuel Roukin

Samuel Roukin

Lt. John Simcoe

Daniel Henshall

Daniel Henshall

Lieutenant Caleb Brewster

Kevin McNally

Kevin McNally

Judge Richard Woodhull

Tina Benko

Tina Benko

Ms. Barnes

Themes & Keywords

spyperiod drama18th centuryamerican revolutionearly americared coats

About TURN: Washington's Spies

TURN: Washington's Spies is a war & politics, drama series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of spy, period drama, 18th century, american revolution, early america, red coats. Created by Michael Taylor, it stars Jamie Bell, Seth Numrich, Heather Lind. 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.

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