'Franklin' Episode 4 Preview: Benjamin Franklin's mission to save America to be threatened by old rival

Benjamin Franklin's efforts to secure France's alliance may encounter fresh challenges in Episode 4 of Apple TV+'s 'Franklin'
Benjamin Franklin's adventures in France to get more complex in 'Franklin' Episode 4 (@appletv+)
Benjamin Franklin's adventures in France to get more complex in 'Franklin' Episode 4 (@appletv+)

Contains spoilers for 'Franklin'

PARIS, FRANCE: 'Franklin', the highly anticipated biographical drama based on Benjamin Franklin, the Founding Father of America, made its debut wih three episodes on Apple TV+ on April 12, 2024.

The series follows his secret mission to France where he attempts to convince the country to join America in their war to freedom against Great Britain.

In the initial three episodes, we see Franklin Benjamin (played by Michael Douglas) navigating through different adversities, including betrayal from a close friend, incooperation from the ministers of France, and his printing press being smashed.

When is 'Franklin' Episode 4 releasing?

Michael Douglas and Noah Jupe in 'Franklin' (@appletv+)
Michael Douglas and Noah Jupe in 'Franklin' (@appletv+)

With the initial three episodes being released simultaneously by Apple TV+, the intrigue factor has spiked amongst the viewers.

Those engrossed with Franklin's journey will have to wait for a week as Episode 4 is scheduled to release next Friday, April 19.

'Franklin' Episode 4 is titled 'Small Revenge' and will have 60 minutes of runtime.

What to expect in 'Franklin' Episode 4?

The forthcoming biographical drama series, 'Franklin', is set to make its streaming debut on April 12, 2024 (@appletv+)
Michael Douglas in 'Franklin' (@appletv+)

'Franklin' Episode 3 ended on a baffling note where Benjamin Franklin's close friend Edward Bancroft is seen deceiving him for money.

Meanwhile, Franklin's otherwise derailed mission regains momentum as he learns about America's victory in Saratoga. The news motivates him to set up his press once again.

In the upcoming episode, we are expected to see Franklin navigating through new adversities as he not only faces danger from Bancroft's betrayal but also an old rival.

The official synopsis for 'Franklin' Episode 4 reads, "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."

'Franklin' trailer



 

'Franklin' is available to stream on Apple TV+

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