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Synopsis
With democracy hanging in the balance, Benjamin Franklin goes on a secret mission to France
In 1776, renowned scientist and politician Benjamin Franklin sets out on a top secret mission to France, where he will remain for eight years to ensure the continuation of democracy.
8 Episodes
S1 E1 - Season 1
S1 E2 - Season 1
S1 E3 - Season 1
S1 E4 - Season 1
S1 E5 - Season 1
S1 E6 - Season 1
S1 E7 - Season 1
S1 E8 - Season 1
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| Rank | Title | ||
|---|---|---|---|
98. |  Beyond Paradise (Season 2) | +41 | |
99. |  House of the Dragon (Season 1) | +35 | |
100. |  The Apprentice (Season 18) | +2 | |
101. |  What If...? (Season 2) | +80 | |
102. |  Franklin (Season 1) | +55 | |
103. |  Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Season 1) | +38 | |
104. |  For All Mankind (Season 2) | +38 | |
105. |  One Piece (Season 1) | +30 | |
106. |  Gen V (Season 1) | +37 |
Franklin is 102 on the JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts today. The TV show has moved up the charts by 55 places since yesterday. In the United Kingdom, it is currently more popular than Mr. & Mrs. Smith but less popular than What If...?.
What to know
Michael Douglas portrays Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV historical drama miniseries
Franklin Season 1 is the first season of the historical drama miniseries produced for Apple TV+. Kirk Ellis (John Adams) and Howard Korder (Boardwalk Empire) write the series, while Tim Van Patten directs. Van Patten is known for his work directing episodes of acclaimed series such as The Sopranos, Rome, Sex and the City, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, and Black Mirror. The series is based on author Stacy Schiff's 2005 book A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America.
Academy Award-winner Michael Douglas plays scientist, politician, and American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin in the series. He is joined by Noah Jupe, who portrays his son William Temple Franklin, who accompanies him on his journey to France. Eddie Marsan joins as fellow Founding Father John Adams. Other members of the cast include Daniel Mays, Assaad Bouab, Marc Duret, Ludivine Sagnier, Thibault de Montalembert, John Hollingworth, amongst others.
Production News
- February 28, 2022
- Apple TV+ reveal that Michael Douglas is set to star as Benjamin Franklin in a miniseries written by Kirk Ellis and directed by Tim Van Patten. (Source: Deadline)
- June 8, 2022
- Howard Korder joins the production team as head writer alongside Kirk Ellis. Additionally, a full cast listing is revealed, including Noah Jupe as Franklin’s son William. (Source: Deadline)
- April 12, 2024
- Franklin Season 1 premieres on Apple TV+.
Streaming Charts The JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts are calculated by user activity within the last 24 hours. This includes clicking on a streaming offer, adding a title to a watchlist, and marking a title as 'seen'. This includes data from ~1.3 million movie & TV show fans per day.
The JustWatch Daily Streaming Charts are calculated by user activity within the last 24 hours. This includes clicking on a streaming offer, adding a title to a watchlist, and marking a title as 'seen'. This includes data from ~1.3 million movie & TV show fans per day.
102.
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Rating
7.0 (1k) Genres
Drama, History, War & Military
