Franklin (miniseries) explained

Genre:Biographical drama
Director:Tim Van Patten
Theme Music Composer:Jay Wadley
Country:United States
Num Episodes:8
Runtime:60 minutes
Network:Apple TV+

Franklin is a 2024 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. It was released on Apple TV+ on April 12, 2024.[1] The series depicts the eight years Benjamin Franklin spent in France to convince King Louis XVI to support the burgeoning United States in the American Revolutionary War.

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Production

It was announced in February 2022 that Michael Douglas would star in the series as Benjamin Franklin for Apple TV+, with Kirk Ellis writing the series and Tim Van Patten directing.[2] In June 2022, it was announced that Howard Korder had joined the production as a writer and executive producer.

Filming began in June 2022 in Versailles, with Noah Jupe, Ludivine Sagnier, Daniel Mays, Assaad Bouab and Eddie Marsan amongst additional casting announced.[3]

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 71% of 35 critics gave the series a positive review, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The critical consensus reads, "Franklins unhurried retelling of revolutionary history can be dry as parchment, but Michael Douglas' sly performance as the founding father gives it a compelling jolt."[4] On Metacritic, the series holds a weighted average score of 57 out of 100 based on 22 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schwartz. Ryan. February 5, 2024. Apple Sets Dates for Jake Gyllenhaal's Presumed Innocent Remake, Michael Douglas' Franklin and 10 Others (Watch). February 5, 2024. TVLine.
  2. Web site: Petski . Denise . Michael Douglas To Star As Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV+ Limited Series From Kirk Ellis, Tim Van Patten, Tony Krantz & Richard Plepler . . 28 February 2022 . February 28, 2022.
  3. Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . Apple's Benjamin Franklin Series Starring Michael Douglas Adds Noah Jupe, Ludivine Sagnier, Daniel Mays, Assaad Bouab, More; Filming Starts In Paris . . 8 June 2022 . 8 June 2022.
  4. franklin_2024. tv. 1. Franklin. April 19, 2024.
  5. franklin-2024. tv. 1. Franklin. April 19, 2024.