TV Series: ‘Franklin’ With Michael Douglas Starring

This 8-episode series tells how Ben Franklin got France’s support for our Revolutionary War.

Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas, L) and his grandson William Temple Franklin (Noah Jupe) arrive in France, in "Franklin." AppleTV+

TV-MA | 8 episodes | Historical Drama | 2024

Benjamin Franklin was arguably America’s greatest diplomat, despite suffering from a nasty case of gout during his posting in France. Congress desperately needed him to secure French economic and military support for America’s revolution against the British.