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TV-MA | 1 hour (approx.) | Biography, Drama | 2024 (USA) Explores the story of one of the greatest gambles of Franklin’s career. At age 70, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies and French informers while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778. Episode ListS1 E01 “Sauce for Prayers” (aired 12 April 2024) INFORMATIONRated: TV-MA |
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As the American Revolution hangs in the balance, Benjamin Franklin and his grandson navigate a treacherous web of secrets and lies to secure the nation’s freedom.
Director: Timothy Van Patten
Producer(s): Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Writer(s): Stacy Schiff, Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Release Dates: 12 April 2024 (USA) – other countries
A ruthless opponent threatens an arms operation as the Paris police closely monitor Franklin’s activities, leading to Temple’s confession.
Director: Timothy Van Patten
Producer(s): Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Writer(s): Stacy Schiff, Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Release Dates: 12 April 2024 (USA) – other countries
Bad news arrives from America. Franklin finds himself ensnared in the traps of Versailles. Temple bows down before a star.
Director: Timothy Van Patten
Producer(s): Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Writer(s): Stacy Schiff, Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Release Dates: 12 April 2024 (USA) – other countries
Franklin 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.
Director: Timothy Van Patten
Producer(s): Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Writer(s): Stacy Schiff, Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Release Dates: 19 April 2024 (USA) – other countries
Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
Director: Timothy Van Patten
Producer(s): Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Writer(s): Stacy Schiff, Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Release Dates: 26 April 2024 (USA) – other countries
Franklin suspects traitors are everywhere. Vergennes makes a final offer. Jacques introduces Temple to the thrill of the hunt.
Director: Timothy Van Patten
Producer(s): Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Writer(s): Stacy Schiff, Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Release Dates: 3 May 2024 (USA) – other countries
After victory at Yorktown, the Americans and the French plot against each other for the upper hand. Franklin is laid low at a crucial moment.
Director: Timothy Van Patten
Producer(s): Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Writer(s): Stacy Schiff, Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Release Dates: 10 May 2024 (USA) – other countries
The future of the United States is decided by six men in a room. Franklin and Temple face a changed world.
Director: Timothy Van Patten
Producer(s): Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Writer(s): Stacy Schiff, Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder
Release Dates: 17 May 2024 (USA) – other countries
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