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The Battle of Setauket

Turn Season 1 Episode 10

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SeasonEpisode

110

Production number

Running time43 minutes

Original airdateJune 8, 2014

Nielsen rating18-49 rating:
0.40
Viewers (million):
1.61

Written byCraig Silverstein

Directed byOliver Hirschbiegel

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"Against Thy Neighbor"Chronologically:
"Thoughts of a Free Man"
Next Release:
"Rivals"

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Ben and Caleb lead a raid on Setauket to save the Patriot families. Mary grapples with the realization that Abe is a rebel spy.

Summary[]

At Woodhull Farm, Mary pages through Abe’s codebook and spots familiar names: Setauket, General Washington, C. Brewster.

Ben and Caleb arrive on the Long Island shore. Caleb is insistent that they attack immediately, but Ben decides to hold off after realizing that some of the other whaleboats, including Selah’s, were waylaid during their crossing of Long Island Sound.

Abe arrives home to find Mary there. To assuage her fears that Richard’s attacker will come for them, Abe confides that Simcoe shot Richard. She refuses to believe him and then questions his fidelity. He disrobes her and they make love on Ensign Baker’s bed.

Abe awakens early the next morning. Mary is already up and dressed, expecting him to join her for a shopping trip.

Benjamin Tallmadge and Caleb Brewster discuss their plan

Ben and Caleb discuss their plan.

On the shoreline, as Ben and Caleb strategize on how to proceed with entering Setauket, the rest of the whaleboats finally arrive. In the early morning light, they're spotted by Setauket residents William Blaine and his young son, Tom, who are headed to the shore to fish. Caleb knocks William unconscious, but Tom escapes on a horse.

At the church, Tom tells Simcoe that Ben is descending on Setauket with hundreds of soldiers. Simcoe retrieves the rebel prisoners from the tavern cellar, intending to hang them before Ben and the rebels arrive.

Hewlett suits up for battle and dispatches an officer to request reinforcements from Captain Floyd in Sag Harbor. He orders Richard, still recovering from his gunshot wound, to stay at Whitehall and rest.

Battle of Setauket in-universe

The Battle of Setauket begins.

As the Redcoats place Moses Paine’s head in a noose, Ben’s men charge across the field. Simcoe kicks out the gallows platform, hanging Paine, then takes the other prisoners to the church. Ben sees Simcoe holding a gun to Rev. Tallmadge’s head and orders a retreat.

In town, Ben tells Caleb to gather the townspeople and the captured Redcoats in the tavern. Selah arrives with his men, announcing himself by shooting the tavern's sign, which now says DeJong Tavern rather than Strong Tavern. He strides up to Anna, who is stunned to see him, and kisses her. Abe glares at Caleb, who shrugs.

As Ben follows Hewlett’s movements through his spyglass, he tells Caleb to collect the British stash of gunpowder from the schoolhouse.

Hewlett forbids Simcoe from hanging the rest of the prisoners. He peers through his spyglass and sees Caleb gathering the casks of gunpowder. “You secured the prisoners but not the powder!” he hisses at Simcoe, ordering his men to fire cannons at the schoolhouse.

Selah learns that Anna was forced to sell the tavern to DeJong and vows to dispute the attainder with Richard.

Battle of Setauket gunpowder explosion

The gunpowder explodes and destroys the schoolhouse.

The Redcoats fire at the schoolhouse, and it blows up in a fiery explosion. Richard arrives at the church unexpectedly, and Hewlett ushers him inside.

At the tavern, Ben orders Selah to take his men and attack Hewlett’s flank. At Mary’s prodding, Abe tells Ben they’ll never take the church garrison and will end up getting all of the prisoners killed. Ben introduces himself to Mary, who he’s never met before, and notes, “I seem to remember your husband as a much quieter man.”

Simcoe urges Hewlett to keep bombarding the town, but Hewlett refuses to level Setauket. Selah’s men fire at the garrison, forcing Hewlett to retreat into the church. Simcoe uses Rev. Tallmadge as a human shield.

Ben enlists Abe to deliver peace terms to Hewlett, and asks Anna to unlock the cellar so they can discuss the terms in private.

Culper Ring during the Battle of Setauket

Caleb, Abe, Anna and Ben discuss peace terms.

In the cellar, Abe, Ben, Caleb, and Anna convene. Abe angrily asks why they’re attacking Setauket, and Ben responds that they learned about the hangings and rushed there to stop them, with no time to send a warning. Abe explains that their death sentences were reduced to prison time on the Jersey, and Ben replies that Samuel died on the Jersey and that he refuses to let his father die the same way. Anna yells at Ben and Caleb for keeping Selah’s survival a secret. Abe declares he is done spying for Ben.

Lucas Brewster death

Captain Simcoe shoots and kills Lucas.

Waving a white flag, Abe approaches the church. Inside, he tells Hewlett that the Continentals are willing to trade the captured Redcoats for the rebel prisoners. Simcoe screams at Hewlett to kill the enemy and grows even more agitated when Hewlett considers the peace terms. “All they require is proper motivation!” Simcoe shouts. He drags Lucas Brewster outside, shoots and kills him, and screams at the rebel lines.

Simcoe reenters the church, and Hewlett orders his men to arrest him. Simcoe resists, and Hewlett’s men drag him to the floor. “You deserve what’s coming to you, oyster major!" Simcoe shouts. Hewlitt responds by roughly gagging Simcoe.

Richard advises Hewlett, who now fears he’s been forced into a fight to the death, to let the prisoners go so Rev. Tallmadge can convince Ben to leave.

Hewlett releases the prisoners, and the rebels fall back. Hewlett and Ben exchange bows from across the field.

Abraham Woodhull demands the Culper alias from Benjamin Tallmadge

Abe demands from Ben that he be referred to as Culper.

In town, Abe tells Ben that he wants to keep spying -- but as Culper, not Culpeper. Mary hugs Abe. Abe and Anna exchange sad glances as Anna leaves with Selah.

Captain Floyd finally arrives with his men, frustrating Hewlett with his tardiness.

Selah helps Anna into one of the whaleboats and it shoves off. A group of pursuing Redcoats arrives and watches from the shoreline as they row away. Abe arrives as well, and he and Anna lock eyes across the water. “I’m sorry,” Anna tells Selah, “The cause needs me here." She jumps overboard and swims to shore. Abe helps her out of the water as Selah watches them from the boat.

Robert Rogers threatens John André

Rogers threatens André.

In New York, John André informs Robert Rogers that as a result of Rogers firing on Continental soldiers during the prisoner exchange, General Howe has ordered Rogers be relieved as head of the Queen’s Rangers. Rogers approaches André menacingly, but pauses as he realizes André has men stationed just outside the room. Rogers threatens repercussions and then exits, cackling as he departs.

At home, Abe walks in to find Mary burning his codebook. “You are a traitor and an adulterer and a spy for Washington!” she screams. Ensign Baker walks in, having overheard everything, and says he must turn Abe in. Abe draws his gun on Baker, then offers to run away and never return. “You may be a treasonist Mr. Woodhull, but I can’t be,” Baker replies.

The Woodhull house burns

The Woodhulls watch as their house burns down.

As Baker reaches for his rifle, Abe shoots and kills him. Mary immediately invents a cover-up story: Baker was shot while trying to stop some fleeing rebels, who then burned down the house. “I know how to clean up a mess,” Mary says.

Mary lights a candle and begins setting the curtains on fire. Outside, Abe holds Thomas. Mary joins him, and they watch as their house goes up in flames with Baker’s body inside.

Quotes[]

Credits[]

Cast[]

Starring

Also Starring

Co-Starring

  • Thomas Keegan as Ensign Baker
  • Regen Wilson as Colonel Floyd
  • David Meadows as Sergeant
  • Nick Basta as Corporal Eastin
  • Chan Creswell as Tom Blaine
  • Randy Spence as William Blaine
  • Tim Holt as Moses Paine
  • Darren Alford as Cicero (uncredited)

Crew[]

Opening credits

TURN

Closing credits

  • Co-Producer Mitchell Akselrad
  • Co-Producer Aïda Mashaka Croal
  • Associate Producer Jim Hilton
  • Executive Story Editor LaToya Morgan
  • Unit Production Manager Larry Rapaport
  • First Assistant Director Jason Ivey
  • Second Assistant Director Caroline Stephenson
  • Virginia Casting by Erica Arvold, CSA
  • Costume Designer Donna Zakowska
  • Production Supervisor Kate Amer
  • Art Director Richard Blankenship
  • Set Decorator Catherine Davis
  • Property Master Kelly Farrah
  • Head Hair Stylist Ardis Cohen
  • Head Make-Up Artist Ashley Fetterman
  • Transportation Coordinator Nik Edgerton
  • Transportation Co-Captain Logan Welch
  • Construction Foreman Jimmy Lee Carmickle
  • Leadman Craig Taylor
  • Gaffer Vance Trussel
  • Best Boy Electric Wade Tyree
  • A Cam First Assistant Camera Liz Heslep
  • B Cam First Assistant Camera Tim Risch
  • Key Grip Charlie Harris
  • Best Boy Grip Greg Martin
  • Rigging Gaffer Trey Peterson
  • LA Casting Associate Kendra Shay Clark, CSA
  • Production Sound Mixer William Britt
  • Re-Recording Mixers Aaron Levy, Ethan Beigel
  • Supervising Sound Editor George Haddad
  • Music Supervisor Thomas Golubić
  • Music Consultant Tony Berg
  • Music Editor Chris McGeary
  • Post Production Supervisor Christina M. Fitzgerald
  • Post Production Coordinator Michael Prosetti
  • Post Production Assistant Mark Torres
  • VFX Supervisor Christian Cardona
  • On Set VFX Supervisor Brad Kalinoski
  • VFX Producer Andy Simonson
  • Assistant Editor Tucker Marolf
  • Production Services Provided by Stalwart Films, LLC
  • Visual Effects by LookFX, Inc.
  • Post Production Sound by Todd-AO Studios
  • Digital Dailies Rex Teese
  • High Definition Post Production ArsenalFX Color
  • Main Title Design by Shine
  • Main Title Theme "Hush" by Joy Williams, Charlie Peacock & Matt Berninger
    • Performed by Joy Williams & Matt Berninger
  • Filmed with ARRI Cameras and Lenses
  • The Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Film Office, Virginia Department of Corrections

Appearances[]

Links and references[]

External links[]

Turn: Washington's Spies Season 1 (2014)
Turn: Origins

101. "Pilot"
102. "Who by Fire"
103. "Of Cabbages and Kings"
104. "Eternity How Long"
105. "Epiphany"

106. "Mr. Culpeper"
107. "Mercy Moment Murder Measure"
108. "Challenge"
109. "Against Thy Neighbor"
110. "The Battle of Setauket"


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