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Franklin

Name: Franklin
Genre: Drama
Released: 2024-04-11
Duration: 45 min

2024 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

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.

7.5(121 reviews)

8.0875% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Apr 11, 2024
Last air date: May 16, 2024
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Apple TV
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: ITV Studios America, EDEN Productions, Flame Ventures, Shadow Catcher Productions, Boil Some Water Entertainment

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Streaming availability has not been added yet.

Keywords

based on novel or bookbiographyminiseries18th centuryamerican revolutionrevolutionary warfounding fatherscolonial americagrandfather grandson relationshipben franklin

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

2024 · 8 episodes

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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

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.5

121 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful