Franklin
“Diplomacy is a game. America is the prize.”
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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Cast
Michael Douglas
Noah Jupe
Daniel Mays
Ludivine Sagnier
Thibault de Montalembert
Assaad Bouab
Théodore Pellerin
Aïtor de Calvairac
Lily Dupont
Arthur Orcier
Marc Duret
Olivier Claverie
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Seasons
1.Sauce for Prayers
5.011-04-202460mAs the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.
2.Welcome, Mischief
5.011-04-202450mAn arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.
3.Pride and Gout
5.011-04-202460mBad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
4.Small Revenge
5.018-04-202461mFranklin 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.The Natural State of Man
5.025-04-202452mTensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
6.Beauty and Folly
5.002-05-202462mFranklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.
7.Begin by Creeping
5.009-05-202457mAfter 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.Think of Three Things
5.016-05-202466mThe future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.