AMC has renewed their Turn TV series for a second season. There will be 10 episodes once again.
Here’s the cable channel’s press release:
AMC ORDERS SECOND SEASON OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR DRAMA “TURN”
Show Attracted Passionate Core Audience Averaging 2 Million Viewers Per Week Over Initial Ten Episodes
NEW YORK, NY, June 23, 2014 – 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-episode run. “TURN” will return to AMC with 10 new episodes next spring. The network is also pairing encores of the entire first season of “TURN” with “Hell On Wheels” on Saturday nights this summer, to give new viewers a chance to discover and connect with the show.
“Craig Silverstein, Barry Josephson and a talented cast and crew delivered a truly distinctive and engaging premiere season. We look forward to continuing this revolutionary journey into season two,” said Charlie Collier, AMC president. “AMC and its creative partners have a track record of nurturing programs we collectively believe in, patiently growing viewership and engagement over time. With ‘TURN,’ once again, we dive in with our partners to build upon this very promising first season.”
Season ratings averages, live+3, across initial 10 episodes:
Total audience, 2 million viewers
Adults 25-54, 772,000 viewers
Adults 18-49, 709,000 viewersOn a very competitive night, the “TURN” finale delivered 2.2 million viewers, live+3, including 792,000 adults 25-54 and 706,000 adults 18-49.
A character-driven drama set during the Revolutionary War, “TURN” takes us behind the battlefront, to a shadow war fought by everyday heroes who vowed to keep their heroics a secret. Based on Alexander Rose’s book “Washington’s Spies,” “TURN” centers on Abe Woodhull, a farmer living in British-occupied Long Island, who bands together with a disparate group of childhood friends to form the Culper Ring. Together they risked their lives and honor, and turned against family and King, for a fight they believed in passionately, ultimately helping George Washington turn the tide of the Revolutionary War in favor of the rebels. Their daring efforts also revolutionized the art of espionage, giving birth to modern tradecraft as we know it today, along with all of the moral complexity that entails.
“TURN,” from AMC Studios, is executive produced by Craig Silverstein (“Nikita”), who also serves as showrunner, and Barry Josephson (“Bones,” Enchanted) from Josephson Entertainment. The series stars Jamie Bell as Abraham Woodhull, Seth Numrich as Ben Tallmadge, Daniel Henshall as Caleb Brewster, Heather Lind as Anna Strong, Kevin R. McNally as Judge Richard Woodhull, Meegan Warner as Mary Woodhull, Burn Gorman as Major Hewlett, Angus MacFadyen as Robert Rogers, JJ Feild as Major John André and Samuel Roukin as Captain Simcoe. “TURN” is distributed internationally by Entertainment One Television (eOne), through an exclusive multi-year output agreement.
About AMC
Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC brings to its audience something deeper, something richer, Something More. The network reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row, and four of the last five with the current Outstanding Drama Series honoree, “Breaking Bad.” The network boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last two years with “The Walking Dead.” AMC’s original drama series include “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Walking Dead,” “Hell On Wheels,” “Turn,” “Halt and Catch Fire” and the forthcoming “Breaking Bad” prequel, “Better Call Saul.” AMC also explores authentic worlds with bold characters through its slate of unscripted original series like “Comic Book Men,” “Small Town Security,” “Talking Dead,” “Game of Arms” and “Freakshow.” AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Something More.
What do you think? Do you like the Turn TV series? Are you glad that it was renewed or, do you think it should have been cancelled instead?
Just watched the series on pay per view on Amazon. Enjoyed it. Glad it will be going to a 2nd season.
I am totally ecstatic for this series. From what I understand from a DAR this account is pretty accurate., except for the romantic interest between Abraham and Anna. I am very pleased and excited about a second series. Thank you!
I liked the series a lot! Intelligent scripts and story lines (especially for present-day tv) and most of all: excellent acting. Of course there are flaws, as with all tv series, but here they are far less imposing. AMC has certainly asserted themselves with a number of successful series… commercially successful but, for me, not all of them are high-quality. But most are good and ‘Turn’, along with ‘Mad Men’, is the best. The one I don’t care for is ‘Walking Dead’. I know it’s very popular and clearly many people are into it, which is fine. I like many… Read more »
Fantastic show, one of the highlights of TV programming. Would like to see continuing episodes following the US spy operations thru the Civil War and up to Edward Snowden.
Woo hoo!!!!!!!! Love this show.
Captain Simcoe is by far one of the best that was ever portrayed by an excellent actor with so much wit, humor, charisma, and his sinister appeal is incredible! HE makes the show!
Thank you for listening to its devoted fans and renewing TURN for a second season.
Absolutely superb casting, especially with the British officers and especially Captain Simcoe. No drama is better than its lowest villain and Samuel Roukin as Captain Simcoe is setting new standards for the audience to despise. The historical accuracy is at a high level with allowable poetic license for some details that help support the storyline. I have no doubt that this series will be a walk away with the awards at the next Emmys. As more viewers are exposed to this series, the more will join the support for future seasons of this excellent historical drama that is both entertaining… Read more »
This is fantastic news. TURN was one of the highlights of our week. Excellent acting, writing and cinematography. Plus, they get the history right. Amazing! We can’t wait for the new episodes.
Being a Historian, the show is very well done. Too many networks have gotten rid of great shows. i.e. Copper & Vegas. Lets hope the keep they keep TURN around for awhile. Don’t forget the Revolutionary War lasted 1775 – 1783 so that gives TURN a lot of leeway ..
That’s so true! So much ammunition for great educational education.
It’s wonderful to see a network that believes in presenting quality television enough to renew for another season. This show is superbly written, acted and directed and it’s audience will come if given a chance. I think that this summer’s reruns will prove that once viewers aren’t forced to make difficult choices in a tough time slot. Today’s my birthdY and this is the best gift I’ve received yet! Thank you, AMC!
I commend AMC for renewing TURN. This series is informative and exciting. The actors are amazing in their respective roles. Once again thank-you for realizing what a wonderful presentation Turn truly is.
well, it looks like I finally back a winner! Usually every single show I watch, is cancelled after the first season, or even worse in the middle of the first season. I don’t know if I’m the Jonah or I just pick bad shows. my wife and I both like Turn and are happy that it is renewed.
TURN is a fantastic and fascinating show. I love how it represents all parties in the Revolutionary War from a very balanced point of view. It doesn’t automatically make all the Red Coats bad guys and all the Militia and Continental Soldiers the good guys. It gives you a birds eye perspective of what it was like living in the colonies at that time and how they were divided as well. I highly recommend this show to anyone who enjoys history and quality drama.
I am happy they renewed TURN for a second season. It is so much better than ‘reality’ trash like The KarTRASHians, Honey Poo Poo or even Fixed News which anyone with brains knows it is nothing but Reich-wing propaganda.