Franklin
Explores the story of one of the greatest gambles of Franklin's career. At age 70, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies and French informers while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778.
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Cast:Michael Douglas , Noah Jupe , Daniel Mays , Ludivine Sagnier , Thibault de Montalembert , Aïtor de Calvairac , Théodore Pellerin , Olivier Claverie , Lily Dupont , Arthur Orcier , Marc Duret , Xavier Brossard , Jeanne Balibar , Tom Hughes , Victor Lafrej , Sonia Bonny , Florence Darel , Olivier Rabourdin
S1.E1 ∙ Sauce for Prayers
As the American Revolution hangs in the balance, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson navigate a treacherous web of secrets and lies to secure the nation's freedom.
S1.E2 ∙ Welcome, Mischief
A ruthless opponent threatens an arms operation as the Paris police closely monitor Franklin's activities, leading to Temple's confession.
S1.E3 ∙ Pride and Gout
Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
S1.E4 ∙ Small Revenge
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.
S1.E5 ∙ The Natural State of Man
Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
S1.E6 ∙ Beauty and Folly
Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.
S1.E7 ∙ Begin by Creeping
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.
S1.E8 ∙ Think of Three Things
The future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.
