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Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 9 Review

Damn, JJ Feild is a good actor. At five different times in Turn: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 9, his Major John Andre suddenly realizes that he knows nothing and is completely shocked by pretty much everyone with whom he comes in contact.  You would think when his former lover Philomena told him that she’s pregnant, at least his eyes would register a bit of surprise. Nope. He didn’t even flinch! What would have been an unnerving revelation for most men (past or pre... more

Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 6 Review

So many contrasts in this episode! In Turn: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 6, the writers placed the action in two settings where every contemporary American expects to find drama: Prom and Thanksgiving.  The Prom, in this case, is General Arnold’s ball in Philadelphia, attended by the congressmen and commanding officers running the war. Just because there are battles raging up and down the coast doesn’t mean they can’t make time to party! Back on Long Island, the ... more

Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 5 Review

Hypocrisy.Fraud.Tyranny. This is the triumvirate that British preacher Frederick William Robertson famously said deserves no mercy.  However, he said that long after the Revolutionary War ended. Was there more leniency in 1770s America? Let’s break it down: In Turn: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 5,  Anna now works in Washington’s Camp. Caleb and Ben bring her to meet Gen. Washington, calling her the “Signal of Setauket.”  Washington is gratefu... more

AMC Sets 'Better Call Saul' Premiere Date

The Breaking Bad prequel series on AMC staring Bob Odenkirk finally has a premiere date. Better Call Saul will debut Sunday, February 8 at 10pm, with a second episode airing the following night, Monday, February 9 at 10pm. The show will then air regularly Mondays at 10pm. more

[Video] 'Turn' Preview: Exploring America's First Spy Ring

Before there was James Bond, the CIA or even emergence of the Cold War, spies were already prevalent during the American Revolution and they played a crucial part in America's fight for independence. AMC tries to explore "the untold story of America's first spy ring" with its new espionage series Turn, which might just get you hooked even if you're not a big history buff. Based on the book Washington's Spies by Alexander Rose, more

AMC's Period Drama 'Turn' Elects Ian Kahn to Play George Washington

AMC's period drama 'Turn' has finally found its Commander-in-Chief. That is...before he actually became President. TVLine has exclusively learned that Ian Kahn (who 'Dawson's Creek' fans may remember as Danny Brecher) has been cast in the Revolutionary War-era spy thrilleras a pre-POTUS version of the legendary George Washington. (Anyone else thin... more