Turn: Washington's Spies

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Season 2
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 6, 2014
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 4 out of 36
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  1. historystudent
    May 21, 2015
    9
    The depiction of Washington is correct in that he was a man in his prime during the war, not the old man on the dollar. He was 6'3", (unusual for the time) with light eyes and reddish hair and said to be the best horseman in the colonies. The depiction is also correct about his concerns regarding his health. The portrayal is not correct about his relationship with Billy Lee. There is noThe depiction of Washington is correct in that he was a man in his prime during the war, not the old man on the dollar. He was 6'3", (unusual for the time) with light eyes and reddish hair and said to be the best horseman in the colonies. The depiction is also correct about his concerns regarding his health. The portrayal is not correct about his relationship with Billy Lee. There is no evidence that Washington attacked Billy Lee. This is unfortunate. Today, too many people replace history books with writer's dramatization.… Expand
  2. Zanemorrowusa
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Turn season 2 has even more energy and power than the first season. With even more patriotic action and risks pays a real tribute to the ones that have sacrificed so much and lost so much to rebel against the British Empire.
  3. johnmaldonado
    May 20, 2015
    10
    This show is great I haven't missed an episode it deserves more attention then it gets especially for a show that chronicles the early years that shaped our country and shows what many men and women were willing to do for freedom and for the beliefs they had that continue today.
  4. Knighthawk81
    Apr 16, 2015
    6
    In some ways, "Turn" is a frustrating show. I feel like it should be better than it is. All the pieces are there, and it's the perfect kind of story to tell. But sometimes it comes off as a bit dry. The two-hour season two premier did little to change that impression. That being said, I still believe the bones of something compelling are here. And as a bonus, it's a good exploration ofIn some ways, "Turn" is a frustrating show. I feel like it should be better than it is. All the pieces are there, and it's the perfect kind of story to tell. But sometimes it comes off as a bit dry. The two-hour season two premier did little to change that impression. That being said, I still believe the bones of something compelling are here. And as a bonus, it's a good exploration of early U.S. History.… Expand
  5. bob516
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Last season this show was on my 'good enough to watch' list, the second season it has been on my 'can't miss' list. Expanding the story lines and leaving the romance between Abe and Anna in the background has made it stronger. The Major Andre, Peggy Shippen, Benedict Arnold story is well done, Simcoe is an even better villain-you-love-to-hate as a Ranger, and expanding Mary Woodhall'sLast season this show was on my 'good enough to watch' list, the second season it has been on my 'can't miss' list. Expanding the story lines and leaving the romance between Abe and Anna in the background has made it stronger. The Major Andre, Peggy Shippen, Benedict Arnold story is well done, Simcoe is an even better villain-you-love-to-hate as a Ranger, and expanding Mary Woodhall's role had made for a much richer show. I really hope there is a season 3.… Expand
  6. chrisfish
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    One of the best shows on TV right now! Outstanding and gripping story line and characters. I like that the writers use the bones of the American Revolutionary War but make it their own interesting and exciting story. I love the cast even the villains are interesting! I am completely taken by this show!

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Apr 15, 2015
    80
    [A] handsome and well acted period piece.
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  2. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Apr 13, 2015
    75
    This remains an intelligent, well-made drama that wants to get most of the history right, or at least not adulterate it too much.... But, alas, same virtues, same flaws.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Joe McGovern
    Apr 13, 2015
    75
    [While the] two-hour premiere suffers from the tempo flaw that marred the show, the pace does quicken with the introduction of the American Judas, Benedict Arnold. [17/24 Apr 2015, p.104]
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