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Franklin

  • Ended
  • 8 episodes
  • TMDB 7.5/10 · 55 votes

Overview

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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Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

  1. 1. Sauce for Prayers

    60 min

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    As the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.

  2. 2. Welcome, Mischief

    50 min

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    An arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.

  3. 3. Pride and Gout

    60 min

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    Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.

  4. 4. Small Revenge

    61 min

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    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.

  5. 5. The Natural State of Man

    52 min

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    Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.

  6. 6. Beauty and Folly

    62 min

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    Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.

  7. 7. Begin by Creeping

    57 min

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    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.

  8. 8. Think of Three Things

    66 min

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    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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