Abe Woodhull (Jamie Bell) – A reluctant member of the Culper spy ring, Woodhull lives among the occupying redcoats on his family’s farm, gleaning useful information and passing it on to his friend Ben Tallmadge. Though married, he began an affair with his childhood sweetheart and was forced to kill a friendly British soldier in order to maintain his cover.
Anna Strong (Heather Lind) – After believing her husband to have been unjustly killed, Anna joined the Culper spy ring and began an affair with Abe. After finding out her husband was still alive, Anna chose to stay with Abe.
Ben Tallmadge (Seth Numrich) – A captain in Washington’s army, Ben cajoled his childhood friend Abe into becoming a vital component of the Culper spy ring. His brother died while being held captive, motivating him even further to do everything in his power to defeat the British.
Caleb Brewster (Daniel Henshall) – A courier for his friends Abe and Ben, Caleb is known for his sense of humor. His father was murdered by Captain John Simcoe during a standoff between the British and the Continental Army.
Robert Rogers (Angus Macfadyen) – Former member of the Queen’s Rangers, Rogers was stripped of his command near the end of the first season, despite edging closer and closer to sniffing out the leaders of the Culper ring.
Judge Richard Woodhull (Kevin R. McNally) – Abe’s father, Richard is a fervent supporter of the British and a civilian liaison for Major Hewlett. Though at times suspicious of his son’s beliefs, he is unaware of Abe’s involvement with the rebels.
Captain John Simcoe (Samuel Roukin) – A captain in the British Army, Simcoe is obsessed with Anna Strong and fervently believes Abe to be involved with the rebels. He was arrested after he murdered Caleb’s innocent father during an intense standoff.
Major Hewlett (Burn Gorman) – A gentleman soldier through and through, Hewlett strongly believes in keeping cordial relations with the colonists and will not tolerate brutality or insubordination within his command.
General George Washington (Ian Kahn) – Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Washington is one of the few people to know the identities of all members in the Culper ring. His successful crossing of the Delaware and surprise attack on a Hessian garrison was due largely to Abe’s skills as a spy.
Benedict Arnold (Owain Yeoman) – A new character on Season 2, Arnold is a general in the Continental Army and one of Washington’s most trusted soldiers.
Mary Woodhull (Meegan Warner) – Young in features but middle-aged in temperament, Mary comes from a Tory family based out of Suffolk County. Originally, she was betrothed to marry Abe’s brother Thomas, but he died soon after their first and only meeting. A new arrangement was proposed by Richard Woodhull and after some careful coaxing, Abe married her in his brother’s stead. Her life revolves around Abe and their son, Thomas. She counts on Abe to provide for and protect them.
Major John André (JJ Feild) – André is the head of British Intelligence and bases his operations out of New York. Far more versed in counter espionage tactics than his counterpart, Ben Tallmadge, he is experienced and cunning in his ability to take down targets. Known for his keen eye for human weakness, André employs a variety of methods to turn sources and isn’t above using sex, money and the promise of power to get his man.
