Franklin
2024 · Drama · 1 Season · 8 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. Sauce for PrayersAs the fight for independence teeters on the brink of defeat, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson plunge into a world of intrigue and deception.
2. Welcome, MischiefAn arms operation is threatened by a ruthless opponent. The Paris police watch Franklin's every move. Temple makes a confession.
3. Pride and GoutBad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
4. Small RevengeFranklin 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.
5. The Natural State of ManTensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
6. Beauty and FollyFranklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.
7. Begin by CreepingAfter victory at Yorktown, the Americans and the French plot against each other for the upper hand. Franklin is laid low at a crucial moment.
8. Think of Three ThingsThe future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.
