Franklin
7.6
Drama
In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France—with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.
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1Episode 1Sauce for Prayers
60 min
As the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.
2Episode 2Welcome, Mischief
50 min
An arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.
3Episode 3Pride and Gout
60 min
Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
4Episode 4Small Revenge
61 min
Franklin pays back an insult—and receives the favor of a king. A new lover catches his eye, and an old rival turns up to thwart him.
5Episode 5The Natural State of Man
52 min
Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
6Episode 6Beauty and Folly
62 min
Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.
7Episode 7Begin by Creeping
57 min
After victory at Yorktown, the Americans and the French plot against each other for the upper hand. Franklin is laid low at a crucial moment.
8Episode 8Think of Three Things
66 min
The future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.
Actors
Michael Douglas
Benjamin Franklin
Noah Jupe
Temple Franklin
Daniel Mays
Edward Bancroft
Ludivine Sagnier
Madame Anne-Louise Brillon
Thibault de Montalembert
Comte de Vergennes
Assaad Bouab
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