Franklin

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Franklin - Apple TV+

Apple TV+

Limited Series

2024

TVMA

Historical drama

American history

In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin embarks on a secret mission to France, with American independence hanging in the balance.

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2024 Limited Series 1 Season8 Episodes

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Matt Roush

Matt Roush says...

Oscar and Emmy winner Michael Douglas lends his considerable charisma to one of history’s most colorful figures in a lavish if leisurely eight-part period docudrama. Franklin depicts Founding Father and renaissance man Benjamin Franklin as he embarks on a risky diplomatic mission in 1776 during the darkest days of the American Revolution to woo the French government and its king to support the rebels in their war against the British king. With his teenage grandson Temple (Noah Jupe) in tow, Franklin wins over hearts and minds, and more than a few ladies, with his wit and wiles. Launches with three episodes. (See the full review.)

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