TURN: Washington's Spies
★ 7.1 · 2014 · War & Politics · Drama
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.
Episodes
1. Pilot65m · During the early years of the Revolutionary War, a Long Island farmer is recruited to spy on the British army.
2. Who by Fire43m · To prevent Anna being blamed for the murder of a Royal Officer, Abe must find the culprit; Ben and Caleb interrogate Simcoe.
3. Of Cabbages and Kings43m · 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.
4. Eternity How Long43m · Abe and Richard grapple with orders to dig up gravestones; Ben and Caleb try to get their intelligence to General Washington.
5. Epiphany43m · Celeb and Ben follow mysterious orders; Washington's army crosses into enemy territory.
6. Mr. Culpeper43m · Abe heads to New York and runs into a desperate patriot along the way. Ben is tasked with creating America's first spy ring.
7. Mercy Moment Murder Measure43m · An old threatening presence returns to Setauket, worrying Abe that Anna is no longer protected.
8. Challenge43m · Anna looks for enemy intelligence at an exclusive gentleman's party against Abe's wishes.
9. Against Thy Neighbor43m · Simcoe tries to hunt out the rebel conspirators in Setauket. Ben is sent away on a secret mission.
10. The Battle of Setauket44m · Mary struggles when she realizes that Abe is a spy working for the other side. Ben and Caleb hope to save Patriot families when they carry out a raid on Setauket.More Like This
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