TV series

Franklin

Name: Franklin
Released: 2024
Cast: Michael Douglas, Noah Jupe, Daniel Mays, Ludivine Sagnier, Thibault de Montalembert

2024· 1 seasonTV-MA★ 7.5Ended

On Apple TV — From ITV Studios America · EDEN Productions

Diplomacy is a game. America is the prize.

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

based on novel or book biography miniseries 18th century american revolution revolutionary war founding fathers colonial america grandfather grandson relationship ben franklin

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E1 Sauce for PrayersNext upApr 11, 2024 · 60 min · ★ 6.2
Synopsis
As the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.
Guest stars: Olivier Claverie (Chaumont), Lily Dupont (Cunégonde Brillon), Arthur Orcier (Comte de Ségur), Aïtor de Calvairac (Jacques le Ray), Marc Duret (Monsieur Brillon), Florence Darel (Madame Thérése Chaumont), Olivier Rabourdin (Jean-Charles Pierre Lenoir), Tom Pezier (Louis XVI)
E2 Welcome, MischiefApr 11, 2024 · 50 min · ★ 5.3
Synopsis
An arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.
Guest stars: Olivier Claverie (Chaumont), Lily Dupont (Cunégonde Brillon), Arthur Orcier (Comte de Ségur), Aïtor de Calvairac (Jacques le Ray), Marc Duret (Monsieur Brillon), Florence Darel (Madame Thérése Chaumont), Olivier Rabourdin (Jean-Charles Pierre Lenoir), Tom Hughes (Paul Wentworth)
E3 Pride and GoutApr 11, 2024 · 60 min · ★ 5.7
Synopsis
Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
Guest stars: Lily Dupont (Cunégonde Brillon), Arthur Orcier (Comte de Ségur), Aïtor de Calvairac (Jacques le Ray), Marc Duret (Monsieur Brillon), Florence Darel (Madame Thérése Chaumont), Olivier Rabourdin (Jean-Charles Pierre Lenoir), Tom Hughes (Paul Wentworth), Salomé Diénis Meulien (Mademoiselle Jupin)
E4 Small RevengeApr 18, 2024 · 61 min · ★ 5.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Olivier Claverie (Chaumont), Lily Dupont (Cunégonde Brillon), Arthur Orcier (Comte de Ségur), Aïtor de Calvairac (Jacques le Ray), Marc Duret (Monsieur Brillon), Florence Darel (Madame Thérése Chaumont), Tom Pezier (Louis XVI), Isabelle Candelier (Anne de Vergennes)
E5 The Natural State of ManApr 25, 2024 · 52 min · ★ 5.7
Synopsis
Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
Guest stars: Olivier Claverie (Chaumont), Lily Dupont (Cunégonde Brillon), Arthur Orcier (Comte de Ségur), Aïtor de Calvairac (Jacques le Ray), Marc Duret (Monsieur Brillon), Florence Darel (Madame Thérése Chaumont), Olivier Rabourdin (Jean-Charles Pierre Lenoir), Tom Hughes (Paul Wentworth)
E6 Beauty and FollyMay 2, 2024 · 62 min · ★ 5.7
Synopsis
Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.
Guest stars: Olivier Claverie (Chaumont), Lily Dupont (Cunégonde Brillon), Arthur Orcier (Comte de Ségur), Aïtor de Calvairac (Jacques le Ray), Marc Duret (Monsieur Brillon), Olivier Rabourdin (Jean-Charles Pierre Lenoir), Tom Pezier (Louis XVI), Isabelle Candelier (Anne de Vergennes)
E7 Begin by CreepingMay 9, 2024 · 57 min · ★ 5.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Arthur Orcier (Comte de Ségur), Aïtor de Calvairac (Jacques le Ray), Olivier Rabourdin (Jean-Charles Pierre Lenoir), Tom Hughes (Paul Wentworth), Max Libert (Count of Artois), Jeanne Balibar (Madame Helvetius), Sonia Bonny (Odette Caillot), Vincent Winterhalter (Jacques Necker)
E8 Think of Three ThingsMay 16, 2024 · 66 min
Synopsis
The future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.
Guest stars: Olivier Claverie (Chaumont), Lily Dupont (Cunégonde Brillon), Aïtor de Calvairac (Jacques le Ray), Marc Duret (Monsieur Brillon), Florence Darel (Madame Thérése Chaumont), Tom Pezier (Louis XVI), Isabelle Candelier (Anne de Vergennes), Murat Subaşı (Ayaz (Turkish Servant))