TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 5 Hypocrisy, Fraud and Tyranny
- TV-14
- May 23, 2016
- 43 min
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9.1 (343)
In TURN: Washington's Spies season 3 episode 5, titled "Hypocrisy, Fraud and Tyranny," tensions rise as both sides struggle to stay true to their values and beliefs. The episode begins with Benedict Arnold feeling betrayed by George Washington and the Continental Army after being passed over for promotion. He meets with British spy John André to discuss the possibility of defecting to the British side.
Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Peggy Shippen is approached by Major John André, who wants her to convince Arnold to switch sides. Peggy is conflicted about whether or not to aid André and the British, as her loyalty to her husband and the American cause is tested.
Abraham Woodhull and Robert Townsend continue to work as spies for the Continental Army, gathering crucial intelligence on British troop movements. However, their efforts are threatened when word spreads that a spy has been apprehended and executed. The tension and paranoia among both sides increase, making it even harder for them to operate covertly.
As the situation grows more complicated, Simcoe launches a raid on Setauket to capture the rebels and root out their spies. The townspeople are terrified as the British soldiers run rampant, killing and destroying everything in their path. Abe and his associates narrowly escape, but they know that the situation is becoming more perilous by the moment.
The episode ends with Arnold being convinced to switch sides, but his treachery comes at a cost. While his actions may help the British, it also means sacrificing his honor and loyalty to the American cause, leaving him with a heavy weight on his conscience.
"Hypocrisy, Fraud and Tyranny" is a gripping episode that highlights the precarious nature of espionage and the moral dilemmas faced by those who serve as spies on both sides of the conflict. It is also a reminder that in times of war, nothing is black and white, and every choice made has consequences that can ripple far beyond what anyone could have anticipated.
