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Apple TV+'s 'Franklin' receives massive praise as fans hail Michael Douglas' performance

Finale Episode of 'Franklin' portrays a historical moment that marked the end of the American Revolutionary War

PARIS, FRANCE: Apple TV+'s biographical drama series, 'Franklin', concluded its season with its eighth episode, airing on Friday, May 17, 2024. 

The Finale Episode marked the end of a captivating journey for viewers who have been following the series since its premiere.

Making its debut on April 12, 2024, the series introduces Academy Award winner Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America.

Viewers have praised Douglas's performance, as well as the series' production value and attention to historical detail. 

Fans delighted by the finale episode of Apple TV+'s 'Franklin'

Fans have taken to X to express their thoughts and feelings about the 'Franklin' series finale episode.

A fan took to X to express their enjoyment of the series, stating, "I must say nice really enjoy the series Franklin on @AppleTV."

Another fan shared a photo on X with the caption, "When history class gets fun franklin." A fan wrote, "I should be writing but instead I just finished Franklin on @AppleTV. Michael Douglas is wonderful. The ending is a render yet pointed warning to America today."

A critic shared their thoughts on 'Franklin' Season 1, stating, "Franklin Season 1 (2024 - 2024) Technically, it is a well-made show with excellent production design and great costumes. However, everything else falls flat. Michael Douglas does the best he can but unfortunately the series is just uninteresting and very boring and dull."

Another fan wrote, "The 8-episode Franklin covering his time in France during the American Revolution is a fitting addition to the John Adams miniseries. It would be wonderful if a half dozen more Founding Fathers received their own miniseries as well."

Another fan said, "Franklin: "In a nutshell, success in diplomacy is all about who’s better at playing the game. This is the theme behind Franklin, a new @AppleTV+ series about founding father BenjaminFranklin’s crucial time in France during the Revolutionary War, in which he attempts to negotiate an alliance with the French, hoping to capitalize on their rivalry with the English—the enemy of my enemy is my friend." 

Another fan praised Douglas's performance in the series, saying, "FRANKLIN Many of the ingredients help make this miniseries worth watching, including costumes, music and MichaelDouglas, but one’s attention wanders as much of the lengthy runtime is devoted to talky intrigues."

A fan appreciated the series, saying, "Watching Franklin MichaelDouglas@AppleTV the acting, the writing, cinematography, direction, score... an odyssey full of detail and manipulation- a nice game of chess."

While another said, "This pivotal scene between Benjamin Franklin & John Adams is the best I’ve worked on. Written by Howard Korder, directed by Tim Van Patten (the Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, G.O.T) & performed with Michael Douglas. It doesn’t get better than this for an actor. Franklin@AppleTV."

A fan said, "Just finished watching the season finale of Franklin on AppleTV an hour ago and I have to say this episode was immense. I really liked how ominous and interesting it’s story was, the visuals and cinematography, the performances by the cast, and how it balanced."

What is the plot of 'Franklin?'

'Franklin' delves into the American Revolution, focusing on Franklin and his crucial role in securing French support for American independence.

The official synopsis of the series reads, "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."

It is based on Stacy Schiff's 2005 book 'A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America'.

How to stream 'Franklin'?

'Franklin' is currently available for streaming on Apple TV+. 

To watch this captivating biographical drama series, an exclusive Apple TV+ membership is required.

If you're a new user, you may begin with a free seven-day trial of Apple TV+, which allows you to access its premium content without charge.

After that, you can subscribe to the regular package, which has a monthly starting price of $9.99.

'Franklin' trailer