The 10episode historical drama, led by jamie bell, debuts a new trailer. Revolutionary war spies are returning no pun intended to amc. The second season of the drama turn debuts on the channel on april and will continue the story of the secret operatives who. An unlikely team of secret agents form the culper ring to help george washington turn the tide of the revolutionary war. Washingtons spies 2014 tv14 4 seasons tv shows based on books set in 1778, this period drama recounts the story of abe woodhull, an american cabbage farmer obliged to begin spying on the british enemy. During the revolutionary war, new york farmer abe woodhull joins with his friends in.
Dec 02, 20 take the spy thriller elements of nikita and combine them with the american revolutionary war and you have the basic concept of amcs latest drama, turn. On sunday night, turn, amcs new revolutionary war drama, has the unenviable task of premiering up against hbos game of thrones, and doing so without the benefit of a leadin from an. Deception has been a foundation of spy tradecraft for centuries. This drama follows long island farmer abe woodhull, who bands together a group of. The war for american independence ends and america struggles to begin. The story alone is ripe with drama, intrigue, and insight into a side of the revolutionary war that is seldom portrayed, not to mention a fresh take on the spy genre in general. A characterdriven drama set during the revolutionary war, turn. Newlyweds gil and lana martin try to establish a farm in the mohawk valley but are menaced by indians and tories as the revolutionary war begins. So far the most villainous villain in turn is capt.
First trailer for amcs new revolutionary war series turn. List of films about the american revolution wikipedia. Revolutionary war drama turn gets second season on amc. Amc has released a new trailer for the upcoming new drama series turn set during the revolutionary war, the show centers on a new york farmer. It centers on a farmer who gets caught up in the espionage of the revolutionary war and who has preexisting relationships with both rebels and those who sympathize with the brits. This is a list of films and tv films about the american revolution. Coproducer and writer alexander rose, actor ian kahn sit down with red eye to talk amc show. Apr 04, 2014 hale isnt a character in amcs new revolutionary war drama series, turn premiering at 9 p. Amcs turn, a period drama about spies spying during the revolutionary war, is simultaneously bloody and toothless. Revolutionary war drama turn unravels the story of america. A drama based on the true lives of americas earliest spies, the revolutionary warera culper ring. Heres the first trailer for amcs upcoming revolutionary war drama turn, about a long island cabbage farmer jamie bell who becomes an essential part of american intelligence gathering.
The story of americas first spy ring 2007, a history of the culper ring. Washingtons spies and on saturday, the period drama spent its final hour showing viewers what happened to all of the. Early in the pilot, which airs sunday night, a soldier cleans up after a. Washingtons spies 2014 tv14 4 seasons period pieces set in 1778, this period drama recounts the story of abe woodhull, an american cabbage farmer obliged to begin spying on the british enemy. Hollywood has not done well by historians of the revolutionary eraand yes, i speak of the patriot. Fans of revolutionary war drama turn will be pleased to hear that amc has ordered another season of ten episodes of the series. Washingtons spies has been renewed for a fourth season that will serve as its last. Washingtons spies is the untold story of americas first spy ring. A long island farmer bands together a group of childhood friends to form an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide in americas fight for independence. Jul 15, 2015 amc has ordered a 10episode third season of turn.
Should you watch amcs new revolutionary war drama, turn. With the release of the new trailer, it may be worth giving this one a shot. The hallmarks of shows like crisis, believe and hostages have been mechanical plots, bland monikers and a few actors in each cast who deserve. Washingtons spies, a television drama about revolutionary war. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of turn. Set in 1778, this period drama recounts the story of abe woodhull. It debuted last weekend directly opposite game of thrones, where it was easy to miss. Dec 20, 20 amc has released a new trailer for the upcoming new drama series turn set during the revolutionary war, the show centers on a new york farmer named abe woodhull jamie bell who bands together. Amc has ordered a second season of turn, the period drama that explores the culper spy ring that was an integral part of americas fight for independence from england. This drama set in 1919 centers on the infamous peaky blinders gang led by thomas shelby cillian murphy, a war hero who aspires to someday go. Apr 06, 2014 caleb daniel henshall, left, abraham jamie bell, anna heather lind and ben seth numrich find themselves part of a spy ring during the revolutionary war in amcs new historical drama turn. The series originally aired on the amc network for four seasons, from april 6, 2014, to august 12, 2017. Washingtons spies is an american period drama television series based on alexander roses book washingtons spies.
While turn has a refreshingly different premise it tells the story of a reallife spy ring that operated during the revolutionary war era the new amc series gets off to a plodding start. According to tvline, bell will star in turn, the networks upcoming revolutionary war spy drama, where hell play abraham woodhull, a new york cabbage farmer. Washingtons spies takes us behind the battlefront, to a shadow war fought by everyday heroes who vowed to keep their heroics a secret. Over 30 professional actors, technicians, and designers bring this epic drama to life. On april 6, experience the untold story of americas first spy ring. Craig silverstein, executive producer of amcs new revolutionary war drama series, turn premiering sunday at 9 p. Amc has ordered a second season of turn, the period drama that explores the culper spy ring that was an integral part of americas fight for. Dec 02, 20 the first turn trailer for amcs spy thriller drama series, starring jamie bell as an american spy in the revolutionary war. Amc provided journal of the american revolution an early screening of the first three episodes. Amc today announced that it has ordered a second season of its revolutionary war drama, turn, which attracted a passionate core audience averaging 2 million viewers a week over its initial 10. Rain for a dusty summer original title, 1971, drama, full western war movie, full length cowboy film, english. Danger, secrets, intrigue and revenge were all part of the culper spy ring, and the new amc series turn, premiering april 6 sundays 98 central, offers a fascinating look into how these intrepid american spies helped win the revolutionary war.
Watch turn on netflix the best revolutionary war series ever this is one of the most informative television series i ve ever seen. Turn, amcs new 1778set revolutionary war drama, deserves some credit. Mcauliffe takes a starring turn in revolutionary war era drama filmed in virginia. Turn group photo shows revolutionary drama ahead for amc. She compares the fictional versus the scholarly components of popular entertainment as they impact the treatment of heroes and villains, patriots and loyalists, social. Amc orders second season of revolutionary war drama turn. Guns of the revolution western war movie, full length. Caleb daniel henshall, left, abraham jamie bell, anna heather lind and ben seth numrich find themselves part of a spy ring during the revolutionary war in amcs new historical drama turn.
From the pen of playwright and novelist robert inman comes the compelling historical drama liberty mountain the story of the hardy, resourceful people who settled the carolinas and their crucial role in the winning of american independence. A few weeks ago, i wrote a piece about the plague of oneword titled shows that have infested the broadcast networks. The revolutionary war spy drama comes back for season. The network is also pairing encores of the entire first season of turn. As the lead, jamie bell is a capable performer, but that only makes most of his scene partners seem even more bland. Washingtons spies takes us behind the battlefront to a shadow war fought by everyday heroes. With jamie bell, heather lind, samuel roukin, daniel henshall. In that 2000 film, the british sank to such depths of evil that they herded dozens of innocent american women, children, and old men into a church, barred the door, and. To make virginia a destination for shooting movies and television shows and to enjoy the tourism buzz. Jamie bell to star in amc revolutionary war drama tv. Washingtons spies will return to amc with 10 new episodes next spring. A canadian historian has evaluated twelve hollywood films featuring the american revolution from 19392002. Revolutionary war drama turn unravels the story of.
Washingtons spies with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Hale isnt a character in amcs new revolutionary war drama series, turn premiering at 9 p. Get the latest news, photos, video extras and more. Washingtons spies takes us behind the battlefront, to a shadow war fought by. Washingtons spies will return to virginia for a third season, gov. The coen brothers say theyre working on a film about ancient rome.
Nothing revolutionary about amcs turn the boston globe. Washingtons spies will return on saturday, june 17th at 9. The shooting stopped with the battle of yorktown last week on amcs turn. Washington didnt know he was going down in history any more than do the. This is a list of films and tv films about the american revolution a canadian historian has evaluated twelve hollywood films featuring the american revolution from 19392002. Amcs revolutionary war drama is going to take one final turn the network announced on tuesday that turn. Apr 07, 2014 amcs revolutionary war spy drama turn unfurls with 2. Amc today announced that it has ordered a second season of its revolutionary war drama, turn. Jul 26, 2016 a characterdriven drama set during the revolutionary war, turn.
Film critic roger ebert described the patriot, perhaps the single most expensive and wellknown movie about the revolutionary war to date, the following way, it basically wants to be a summer action movie, with a historical gloss. Washingtons spies and on saturday, the period drama spent its final hour showing viewers what happened to all of. Sunday, but his death led to what had been for many years a littleknown chapter in. Amcs revolutionary war drama turn gets second season. Dec 10, 2017 watch turn on netflix the best revolutionary war series ever this is one of the most informative television series i ve ever seen. Amcs revolutionary war drama turn will live to fight another day. Washingtons spies for a fourth and final season, the network announced tuesday. Amcs drama about washingtons spies aims for moral complexity carolyn eastman apr 1, 2014 hollywood has not done well by historians of the revolutionary eraand yes, i speak of the patriot. The first turn trailer for amcs spy thriller drama series, starring jamie bell as an. With just under two months to go until the premiere, amc has released a new sneak peek at its highlyanticipated scripted drama series turn.
The first turn trailer for amcs spy thriller drama series, starring jamie bell as an american spy in the revolutionary war. Amc announced today the fourth and final season of the revolutionary war spy drama turn. Mar 26, 2015 amcs revolutionary war spy drama, turn. Revolutionary war drama turn returns to virginia for a. Amcs revolutionary war spy drama is now on netflix, but is it worth.
Can you guess the 1980s movie from its famous quote. Hes threatened to kill abe woodhull, loomed creepily over anna strong, and gotten under the skin of ben. A drama based on the true lives of americas earliest. Apr, 2015 revolutionary war spies are returning no pun intended to amc. Amcs turn tells revolutionary wars real spy story, says ep. The second season of the drama turn debuts on the channel on april and. She compares the fictional versus the scholarly components of popular entertainment as they impact the treatment of heroes and villains, patriots and loyalists, social structure and social conflicts. Aug, 2017 the shooting stopped with the battle of yorktown last week on amcs turn. Washingtons spies renewed for season 3 by amc deadline. George washington against the british on long island, the show is. Jun 23, 2014 amc has ordered a second season of turn, the period drama that explores the culper spy ring that was an integral part of americas fight for independence from england. New revolutionary warspy drama turn needs to take a.
New trailer for amcs revolutionary war drama turn starring. Jul 26, 2016 amcs revolutionary war drama is going to take one final turn the network announced on tuesday that turn. Mar 31, 2020 this drama set in 1919 centers on the infamous peaky. During the revolution, major benjamin tallmadge, abraham woodhull and the rest of the culper ring americas first spies were masters of deceit, whether they were gathering intelligence in new york or devising a way to transmit a report to gen. Turn to a historian is for people searching for historicallyaccurate information and analysis about turn. The new period epic turn is a spy drama more than a war drama. Amcs revolutionary war spy drama turn unfurls with 2. A teachers guide to revolutionary war movies american. Best historical dramas to watch on netflix tv guide. The second season is due to premiere on amc on monday, april at 9 pm est which means that.
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