In the midst of the American Revolutionary War, the battle of all battles is feverishly heating up. Every man, woman and child knows that the time is now, the time to choose sides: either rush to become a patriot or remain steadfast to the crown of England. That is, all except humble cabbage farmer Abraham Woodhull (Jamie Bell). He has made himself comfortable in a rather gray area despite any true beliefs that he might have. Why? His father is a strong Loyalist, some of his closest friends are patriots, and through all his own reservations about this war, he has a family to protect. Not to mention, British occupied Long Island is no place to start anything… or is it?
After a band of Patriot troops are ambushed by mercenaries hired by the British, the Rebel leaders soon discover that there are spies among their ranks. How else would the information have leaked out? The next question they quietly asked themselves was: why don’t we have a spy?
Recruited by childhood friends to spy on the British, Abraham soon has his morals tipped over as his world is turned on its head. Turn is the story of the Culper Ring, America’s first spy ring.
Turn takes us on a trip back in time to one of the more turbulent eras in American history with beautiful settings, richly entwined characters and just enough action and suspense. Every week this television show has you, well, forgetting it’s a television show. Living in the suspense, shaking in fear with wide eyes – fear of discovery by the British troops… you notice that your fear is aligning with the characters’ on screen.
This has been me in the last couple of weeks: pointlessly screaming at the television and after the episode is over, DVRing next week’s. There isn’t just one thing about this show, it’s the whole show. Its setting, the fascinating story rooted in our history (not just rooted, it is our history), and also, I find it necessary to mention that once you watch the first episode, beware: you will find yourselves falling in love with these extremely interesting characters.
Turn airs each week and is different from any other show that you will find on television these days, so perhaps you should give this one a try. This show leaves you with no other choice after episode one--so again, beware--once you view the first episode you have no choice but to watch more. Turn is my strange new addiction and with the click of a button it can be yours too.
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