Turn Season 4 returns on the anniversary of Bunker Hill.

And while it is not about that battle, there is still plenty of blood here.

Turn: Washingtons Spiesreturned itself for a final go-around with two new episodes.

Airing on June 17, they coincide with the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill.

In addition, the Loyalist magistrate Richard Woodhull was watching over Setauket, Long Island, for the crown.

That made the little Culper Ring of the magistrates son Abe and his childhood friends into serious underdogs.

At the end of the last season, however, Andre was hanged as a spy.

Furthermore, Judge Woodhull has decided hes no longer a kings man and became another Patriot agent.

As formidable andcraaaaazyas he is, can Simcoe balance the entire Continental Army?

And Peggy soon uses his assignment to wreak revenge on a romantic rival.

The seasons first scene shows mounted redcoats running down a civilian.

These opening episodes also direct our attention to the women who traveled with the Continental Army.

Which brings us toTurns on-and-off relationship with historical accuracy.

Scholars of the real Simcoe long ago had to reconcile themselves to the man being portrayed as a psychopath.

This different character history may make it easier to separate the historical Simcoe from the fictional one.

Another annoyance is the shows determination to take advantage of the freedom of cable television to work blue.

A conversation between British officers is played out while one man urinates just off the bottom of the screen.

Theres an extended torture sequence.

Anna Strongs husband Seelah also comes back, presenting her with a difficult choice ahead.

What little we see of the Continental Army is on edge over lack of pay.

I particularly disliked his dealings with his father the magistrate, played by Kevin McNally.

Now that theyre on the same side of the war, theyre actually showing promise as a comedy duo.

The Woodhulls partnership is already uneasyand theyre about to walk into the mouth of the British lion.

Its clear that the character is a poor fit in counterintelligence.

And of course theres Ian Kahn as Gen. Washington.

Hes long been my favorite part ofTurn.

I hope the show can find a figure of equal weight on the British side.

Rating:

3 out of 5