No One Talking About This Revolutionary Spy Masterpiece – It Has 92% on RT

In the world of historical dramas, it is often the kings, generals, and politicians who rule the roost. However, screen time devoted to the ordinary people who essentially made history is far less common.

TURN: Washington's Spies is such a project. It transports viewers to the epicenter of the American Revolutionary War – not from the stands and battlefields, but from the countryside, through the eyes of those who risked everything while remaining in the shadows.

What Is 'TURN: Washington's Spies' About?

The action takes place in 1776–1777, at the height of the war. The British occupy New York and feel completely in control.

The main character, Abraham Woodhull, is a simple farmer who tries his best to stay out of the conflict.

However, the harsh reality of war catches up with him, and he becomes America's first double agent. Having sworn allegiance to the British, he secretly passes information to his old friends, who have created an underground spy network called the Culper Ring.

'TURN: Washington's Spies' Focuses on Ordinary People Rather Than Global Events

TURN: Washington's Spies deliberately avoids big names and key battles in order to show how the war affected the lives of ordinary people. Instead of generals at headquarters, we see farmers, single mothers, and young men forced to take up arms.

It's the story of how a global conflict tears apart a small town, neighbors, and even families.

The series masterfully conveys the feeling of a "civil war within a war," where there is no clear distinction between right and wrong, and everyone must make their own moral choices.

'TURN: Washington's Spies' Is Full of Bright, Charismatic Characters

Abraham is not a one-dimensional character, but a living man torn between duty, family, and survival. Captain Simcoe is equally compelling and can be called one of the best antagonists on TV – his cruelty and sarcasm simultaneously inspire admiration and loathing.

Lieutenant Caleb Brewster, wild and philosophical, convincingly and sincerely defends the ideals of freedom, adding a spirit of adventure to the story.

It is the characters' personal dramas, motives, and relationships, rather than grandiose battle scenes, that drive the plot and captivate viewers until the very finale.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'TURN: Washington's Spies'?

• TURN: Washington's Spies has 81% from critics and 92% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the series has a score of 8.1/10.

Where to Watch 'TURN: Washington's Spies'?

TURN: Washington's Spies is available to stream on AMC+.