'Franklin' Release Schedule: Discover when Apple TV+ airs new episodes of biographical drama series

The upcoming show on Apple TV+, 'Franklin,' will examine Benjamin Franklin's significance as one of America's founding fathers
The forthcoming biographical drama series, 'Franklin', is set to make its streaming debut on Friday, April 12, 2024 (@appletv+)
The forthcoming biographical drama series, 'Franklin', is set to make its streaming debut on Friday, April 12, 2024 (@appletv+)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The historical drama 'Franklin' on Apple TV+ is set to premiere on streaming service on Friday, April 12.

The upcoming series, directed by Tim Van Patten, draws inspiration from Stacy Schiff's book 'A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.'

The show will follow Benjamin Franklin's (Michael Douglas) pivotal role in persuading France to support the cause of American freedom.

When will 'Franklin' premiere?

A still from 'Franklin' (@YouTube/appletv+)
A still from 'Franklin' (@appletv+)

Apple TV+ will release the first three episodes of the biographical drama on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Kirk Ellis and Howard Korder will write the scripts for the three episodes, with Tim Van Patten directing the first one. 

Following the first episode, further episodes will be released weekly.

The season finale of the eight-episode series is scheduled for May 17, 2024.

Here’s the full release schedule for 'Franklin'

Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin in a syill from 'Franklin' (@appletv+)
Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin in a still from 'Franklin' (@appletv+)

Episode 1:  'A Troublesome Visitor'- April 12, 2024

Episode 2: TBA - April 12, 2024

Episode 3: TBA - April 12, 2024

Episode 4:TBA - April 19, 2024

Episode 5:TBA - April 26, 2024

Episode 6:TBA - May 3, 2024

Episode 7:TBA - May 10, 2024

Episode 8:TBA - May 17, 2024

How to stream 'Franklin'?

The miniseries will explore Benjamin Franklin's role as one of the founding fathers of the United States (@appletv+)
Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin and Noah Jupe as William Temple Franklin in a still from 'Franklin' (@appletv+)

You must be a subscriber to Apple TV+ to enjoy the captivating account of Benjamin Franklin's mission to secure American freedom.

After a free seven-day trial, you can watch the series for a monthly membership fee of only $9.99.

'Franklin' trailer



 

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