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Aldis Hodge: From Slavery to Spy Thriller
19 May
Summary
- Aldis Hodge portrayed a former slave in 'Turn: Washington's Spies.'
- The series earned an 81% critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Historical drama 'Turn' may not have aligned with popular shows.
Aldis Hodge is currently delving into the role of a serial killer hunter in the Prime Video series "Cross." This comes after his appearance as a formidable character in 2022's "Black Adam" and his earlier portrayal in the acclaimed AMC drama "Turn: Washington's Spies."
In "Turn: Washington's Spies," Hodge depicted Akinbode, a former slave who ascended the ranks within the loyalist Queen's Rangers during the American Revolutionary War. The series garnered significant critical acclaim, achieving an 81% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.1 user score on IMDb for its compelling spy-thriller narrative and historical depth.
Premiering in 2014, "Turn: Washington's Spies" debuted during a peak period for genre television like "The Walking Dead" and "Game of Thrones." It is possible that this grounded historical drama, despite its positive reception, did not capture the widespread audience attention garnered by fantasy and zombie-themed shows.
