Franklin
Diplomacy is a game. America is the prize.
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.
Cast
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
Beaumarchais
Théodore Pellerin
Marquis de Lafayette
Seasons
E1Sauce for Prayers
Apr 11, 2024
As the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.
E2Welcome, Mischief
Apr 11, 2024
An arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.
E3Pride and Gout
Apr 11, 2024
Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
E4Small Revenge
Apr 18, 2024
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.
E5The Natural State of Man
Apr 25, 2024
Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
E6Beauty and Folly
May 2, 2024
Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.
E7Begin by Creeping
May 9, 2024
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.
E8Think of Three Things
May 16, 2024
The future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.
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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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