The Artful Dodger
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Watching it now. Surprised everyone is so quiet on here.
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Turn - A historical thriller about Americas first spy ring - Sundays on AMC
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The Artful Dodger
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Washington is a dick.
Pretty good episode. Abe's going to be pretty angry when he realizes Simcoe is still alive.
Am I missing something here because I don't think he's been shown on-screen yet?
Am I missing something here because I don't think he's been shown on-screen yet?
The Artful Dodger
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Lol, my bad. I was talking to somebody else while I wrote that. I meant General Charles Scott.
I agree with you. Scott seems to hate Ben no matter what he does. It's kind of annoying.
The Artful Dodger
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My favorite moment in this episode was when he dropped his loyalist ribbon onto the ground.
I wanted him to look into the camera and say, "I was left with no choice, but to TURN"
I wanted him to look into the camera and say, "I was left with no choice, but to TURN"
RatskyWatsky
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Ratings:
Episode 1: 2.12 million 0.5 A18-49
Episode 2: 1.87 million 0.6 A18-49
Episode 3: 1.40 million 0.4 A18-49
Episode 1: 2.12 million 0.5 A18-49
Episode 2: 1.87 million 0.6 A18-49
Episode 3: 1.40 million 0.4 A18-49
The Artful Dodger
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That's not a good sign...I hope that picks up. I'm sure GoT isn't helping.
RatskyWatsky
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I thought that was the best episode so far, though it still isn't very compelling.
Also, the chromakey in that final scene was atrocious. Like, holy shit I can't believe that made it to broadcast. Wow. I'm legit shocked to see something like that on an AMC show. That's like made for public access tv level bad.
It really isn't, though to be fair, Mad Men was also down quite a bit last Sunday (episode 3 earned 1.89 million viewers and a 0.6, which is almost the exact rating that Turn's second episode earned last week).
That would have been incredible, lol
Also, the chromakey in that final scene was atrocious. Like, holy shit I can't believe that made it to broadcast. Wow. I'm legit shocked to see something like that on an AMC show. That's like made for public access tv level bad.
It really isn't, though to be fair, Mad Men was also down quite a bit last Sunday (episode 3 earned 1.89 million viewers and a 0.6, which is almost the exact rating that Turn's second episode earned last week).
That would have been incredible, lol
RatskyWatsky
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Cheesemeister
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American historical drama? Do want.
Let's examine this further.
And here's how the cast reacted after seeing the final cut
To be fair, the Don + Sally scene in last weeks Mad Men in the car looked almost equally bad imo. The background was a bit blurry and it just looked off. If you compare that to the average driving scene in an FX series like Justified or The Americans.
KolosLazar16
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Dat green screen tho.
The Artful Dodger
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It reminds me of those 90s adventure shows, Hercules, Xena, the short run Sinbad (not the comedian) show.
RatskyWatsky
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Came to this thread just to see comments and gifs about that laughable green screen. I knew I wouldn't leave disappointed. That shit was surreal.
It's also the only segment of the show I've ever actually watched, since it was at the beginning of the Mad Men recording. Not exactly the best first impression lol
It's also the only segment of the show I've ever actually watched, since it was at the beginning of the Mad Men recording. Not exactly the best first impression lol
RatskyWatsky
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New episode tonight!
The Artful Dodger
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The show isn't bad. That was just the one really bad scene. It's pretty enjoyable.
Looking Forward to it!
That's true. Though I'm not completely convinced yet, that green screen scene is not exemplary for the series.
The Artful Dodger
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I have no problem stealing other people's land but DON'T TAKE MY GRAVESTONES.
RatskyWatsky
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This was the first episode where all of the different plots gelled for me, and I think the show is steadily improving, but it's still not there yet.
I must admit I have never had so much trouble following the plot before. It comes across so complicated to me with who's spying on who. And these general/major dudes all wearing the same wigs doesn't make it easier.
I really liked the last scene btw, judge Woodhull delivered a good speech.
I really liked the last scene btw, judge Woodhull delivered a good speech.
Cornballer
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- EW: First Look: George Washington comes to 'Turn' (probably some spoilers)
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Ratings:
Episode 1: 2.12 million 0.5 A18-49
Episode 2: 1.87 million 0.6 A18-49
Episode 3: 1.40 million 0.4 A18-49
Episode 4: 1.29 million 0.3 A18-49
I agree that the plot is often very confusing. It seems like the writers just assume that the audience is already familiar with this period of US history and as a result, don't take enough time to explain everything clearly.
Also, a lot of the guys look exactly the same because they all wear the same uniforms and wigs. I still have no idea who the guy is that payed the hooker to fool that guy into admitting he was a spy (or whatever).
Episode 1: 2.12 million 0.5 A18-49
Episode 2: 1.87 million 0.6 A18-49
Episode 3: 1.40 million 0.4 A18-49
Episode 4: 1.29 million 0.3 A18-49
I agree that the plot is often very confusing. It seems like the writers just assume that the audience is already familiar with this period of US history and as a result, don't take enough time to explain everything clearly.
Also, a lot of the guys look exactly the same because they all wear the same uniforms and wigs. I still have no idea who the guy is that payed the hooker to fool that guy into admitting he was a spy (or whatever).
I think that was the same guy who was interrogating the man afterwards. In the previous episode you saw him already with the hooker telling her he completed his mission by recruiting a beautiful girl for army services or something like that. It was also featured in the 'what happened last week' bit before the episode.
RatskyWatsky
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Right, but, like, who is he? Was he in the first two episodes? How does he relate to the other characters? Is he just a random high ranking redcoat?
I'll probably need a rewatch to answer that
My above post kind of gives it away.
I don't think they've said his name but based on his actions and everything, I'm pretty sure I know who he is and what he's going to do. I'll just put this part in spoilers just in case but this is who he is and why he's important:
He's Major John Andre who will be instrumental in Benedict Arnold's treachery. I don't think that will happen this season (which is why I'm praying for the ratings to improve) due to the timeframe but Abraham and the rest of the Culper Spy Ring will be the ones to expose Major Andre and Benedict Arnold's plot.
Maybe it will happen this season if they jump some time but that Major is definitely an important character for the future and it's basically building his character for his most famous deeds
Maybe it will happen this season if they jump some time but that Major is definitely an important character for the future and it's basically building his character for his most famous deeds
The spoiler is only history but I tagged it just in case. Needless to say, that character will be an important part of the show. I just don't recall if they said his actual full name in the show yet or not so I don't know if it's a spoiler of who he is either.
xDUMPWEEDx
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I watched the first couple episodes and thought it was ok, but I'm over it.
What does BritishGAF think about this show/shows like this?
What does BritishGAF think about this show/shows like this?
MoonsaultSlayer
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I love this damn show (I've only seen the first three eps so far). Simcoe is my new favorite tv villain. Please don't tell me he's already dead in a later episode!
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
New episode tonight
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Ratings:
Episode 1: 2.12 million 0.5 A18-49
Episode 2: 1.87 million 0.6 A18-49
Episode 3: 1.40 million 0.4 A18-49
Episode 4: 1.29 million 0.3 A18-49
Episode 5: 1.23 million 0.3 A18-49
Episode 1: 2.12 million 0.5 A18-49
Episode 2: 1.87 million 0.6 A18-49
Episode 3: 1.40 million 0.4 A18-49
Episode 4: 1.29 million 0.3 A18-49
Episode 5: 1.23 million 0.3 A18-49
AngmarsKing701
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RatskyWatsky
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Good lord, did the men not wear underwear back then or were some of them just having wardrobe malfunctions throughout the last episode?
RatskyWatsky
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New episode tonight:
So little posts here.
This weeks episode was really good. Stephen Root joining was a surprise for me and he's as excellent as always. I feel like the season is really shaping up now.
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This weeks episode was really good. Stephen Root joining was a surprise for me and he's as excellent as always. I feel like the season is really shaping up now.
AV Club Review (B)
metsallica
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I enjoyed it too, but it's a show I watch only when I've cleared my DVR. It expects a little too much of its audience which does it no favors as the subject matter is already impenetrable. I don't think it'll get another season, though it is among the better shows AMC has launched of late.
RatskyWatsky
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nvm
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
New episode tonight:
The Artful Dodger
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looking forward to it even though conversation on this thread is straight dead. hopefully AMC doesn't judge show extensions based on GAF-Buzz
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Nah, they'll judge it based on ratings (which are bad) and to a much lesser extent the critical consensus (which is mediocre at best).
RatskyWatsky
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There are only 4 episodes left, so you may as well stick with it.
While I haven't seen this one I tend to ignore anything the US produces about the Revolution as it's usually almost comic book levels of bad stereotyping (brits are all slimy, evil, cowardly, colonials are all brave etc...), they downplay the French involvement massively as well.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Ratings:
Episode 1: 2.12 million 0.5 A18-49
Episode 2: 1.87 million 0.6 A18-49
Episode 3: 1.40 million 0.4 A18-49
Episode 4: 1.29 million 0.3 A18-49
Episode 5: 1.23 million 0.3 A18-49
Episode 6 - ??
Episode 7 - 1.08 million ?? A18-49
Episode 1: 2.12 million 0.5 A18-49
Episode 2: 1.87 million 0.6 A18-49
Episode 3: 1.40 million 0.4 A18-49
Episode 4: 1.29 million 0.3 A18-49
Episode 5: 1.23 million 0.3 A18-49
Episode 6 - ??
Episode 7 - 1.08 million ?? A18-49
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