Franklin is an upcoming biographical drama miniseries about the United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, based on Stacy Schiff's 2005 book "A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America." Set to be released on Apple TV+ on April 12, 2024, it features Michael Douglas portraying Franklin. The series will explore one of the greatest gambles of Franklin's career at age 70, as he outmaneuvers British spies and French informers while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778.
'Franklin' Episode 5 Takeaway: Another betrayal endangers Benjamin Franklin's strategy against England
A solid strategy by discussed between Benjamin and Temple Franklin gets compromised by another stroke of betrayal in 'Franklin' Episode 5
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'Franklin' Episode 6 Preview: Benjamin Franklin to sense a traitor
As Edward Bancroft continues to betray Benjamin Franklin, the latter will begin to harbor suspicions in 'Franklin' Episode 6
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'Franklin' Episode 5 Ending Explained: Temple defies Benjamin Franklin to participate in the war
Temple Franklin's daring move in 'Franklin' Episode 5 sets the stage for upcoming challenges for Benjamin Franklin
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'Franklin' Episode 4: Fans love 'intense' and 'conflicting' moments in Apple TV+'s drama series, call it a 'must-watch'
Historic moment showcased in 'Franklin' Episode 4 impresses viewers of Apple TV+'s latest series
Apr 19, 2024
'Franklin' Episode 4 Takeaway: Edward Bancroft's evil plans put Benjamin Franklin's mission at risk
An evil move by Edward Bancroft risks Benjamin Franklin's alliance with France in Apple TV+'s 'Franklin'
Apr 19, 2024
'Franklin' Episode 4 Takeaway: King Louis XVI's historic announcement to reshape American Revolution
French King's ideology towards alliance with America makes a drastic shift in 'Franklin' Episode 4
Apr 19, 2024
'Franklin' on Apple TV+: Count of Vergennes to redefine Benjamin Franklin's mission in France
Apple TV+'s 'Franklin' to illuminate the Count of Vergennes' (played by Thibault de Montalembert) role in American Revolution
Apr 19, 2024
Apple TV+'s 'Franklin' receives high praise for Michael Douglas' 'amazing' performance
The show narrates Benjamin Franklin's struggle to win the French over to the American Revolution
Apr 13, 2024
'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'
Apr 12, 2024
'Franklin' Episode 3 Takeaway: Benjamin Franklin's mission jeopardized by close ally's betrayal
Benjamin Franklin, who celebrates America's victory in Saratoga in Episode 3 of 'Franklin' is unaware of the betrayal by his close ally
Apr 12, 2024
'Franklin' Episode 1 Takeaway: Count of Vergennes oppose Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic maneuverings
In Apple TV+'s 'Franklin' premiere, Benjamin Franklin faces a setback in his quest for aid as the Count of Vergennes questions his loyalty to America
Apr 12, 2024
Apple TV+'s 'Franklin' showcases Paris' stunning scenery, affirming its status as a top filming location
The series is based on Stacy Schiff's 2005 book 'A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America'
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'Franklin': Cast and Character Guide on who's playing who in Apple TV+'s biographical drama series
Inspired by Stacy Schiff's book from 2005, 'A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America', 'Franklin' revisits American history
Apr 9, 2024
'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
Apr 8, 2024
'Franklin' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Apple TV+'s biographical drama
Apple TV+'s upcoming miniseries will be helmed by acclaimed director Tim Van Patten
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