TURN: Washington's Spies Season 3 Episode 9 Blade on the Feather
- TV-14
- June 20, 2016
- 43 min
-
9.5 (422)
**Description:**
In the season 3 episode 9 of TURN: Washington's Spies named "Blade on the Feather," tensions rise as the war becomes increasingly violent and personal for the members of the Culper Ring. The episode follows several threads of the plot, featuring both personal and political developments within the group.
The episode opens with a stealthy and violent operation that sets the stage for the rest of the episode. Meanwhile, Abraham Woodhull – also known as Samuel Culper – is caught in a difficult position as he tries to maintain his loyalty to both his old friend Ben Tallmadge and his father, who still supports the British. The tension comes to a head when Abraham's father becomes involved in one of the group's missions, forcing Abraham to choose between betraying his father or his friends.
Another thread of the plot follows Ben Tallmadge's efforts to gather intelligence and support for the Continental Army. He enlists the help of a powerful and wealthy ally, but the price of that aid may be a betrayal of a fellow revolutionary. Ben is torn between his desire to win the war and his loyalty to his fellow patriots.
Meanwhile, Peggy Shippen is struggling with her loyalty to her husband, a British officer, and the man she truly loves, American General Benedict Arnold. She finds herself in an increasingly dangerous position as she tries to balance these conflicting loyalties, putting herself and those around her at risk.
The episode is filled with tension and drama, as the members of the Culper Ring struggle to maintain their cover and their loyalty to their cause. The stakes are higher than ever before, and the consequences of failure – betrayal, imprisonment, torture, even death – are more real than ever. Each character must make difficult choices and sacrifices, all in service of their ultimate goal: independence for America.