Franklin

(2024)

1 Seasons

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Franklin is 401 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The TV show has moved up the charts by 95 places since yesterday. In the United Kingdom, it is currently more popular than The Sandman but less popular than The Fall of the House of Usher.

Synopsis

Benjamin Franklin embarks on an eight-year mission to France to ensure the continuation of American democracy

In 1776, world-famous American scientist and politician Benjamin Franklin is sent to France on a secret mission on which the future of democracy depends.

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What is Franklin about?

Franklin is an historical drama miniseries produced for Apple TV. The miniseries follows the story of American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin’s mission to France in 1776, in which he sought to gain French support for the war effort between the fledgeling independent colonies of the United States and Great Britain. The series is written by Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder, and directed by Tim Van Patten. Ellis is known for his Emmy Award-winning work on John Adams, while Korder is known for his work on Boardwalk Empire. Van Patten’s long filmmaking career includes directing episodes of acclaimed series such as Rome, The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, and Black Mirror. The series is based on Stacy Schiff's 2005 book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.

Who stars in Franklin?

Acclaimed Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas portrays the renowned American Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin. He is joined by Noah Jupe, who plays his son William Temple Franklin, and Eddie Marsan as another Founding Father of the US, John Adams. Other cast members include Marc Duret, Ludivine Sagnier, Thibault de Montalembert, Assaad Bouab, John Hollingworth, Daniel Mays, and more.

Where can I watch the Franklin TV series?

Franklin was released on Apple TV+ on April 12, 2024.

Production News

  • February 28, 2022
    • Apple TV+ announce that Michael Douglas will star as Benjamin Franklin in a new miniseries written by Kirk Ellis and directed by Tim Van Patten. (Source: Deadline)
  • June 8, 2022
    • Writer Howard Korder joins the production as a head writer alongside Kirk Ellis. The full cast list is also released, including Noah Jupe as Douglas’ on-screen son William. (Source: Deadline)
  • April 12, 2024
    • Franklin premieres on Apple TV+.

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Rating

IMDB 7.0 (2k)

Genres

Drama, History, War & Military

Production country

United States

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