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Franklin

Diplomacy is a game. America is the prize.

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Overview

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.

Created by Stacy Schiff
Written by Stacy Schiff
Produced by David Franco
NetworksApple TV

Top Cast

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Benjamin Franklin

Noah Jupe

Noah Jupe

Temple Franklin

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

Edward Bancroft

Ludivine Sagnier

Ludivine Sagnier

Madame Anne-Louise Brillon

Thibault de Montalembert

Thibault de Montalembert

Comte de Vergennes

Assaad Bouab

Assaad Bouab

Beaumarchais

Théodore Pellerin

Théodore Pellerin

Marquis de Lafayette

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookbiographyminiseries18th centuryamerican revolutionrevolutionary warfounding fatherscolonial americagrandfather grandson relationshipben franklin

About Franklin

Franklin is a drama series that first aired in 2024 exploring themes of based on novel or book, biography, miniseries, 18th century, american revolution, revolutionary war. Created by Stacy Schiff, it stars Michael Douglas, Noah Jupe, Daniel Mays. 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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