Franklin

Franklin

Diplomacy is a game. America is the prize.

On Apple TV

20241 season8 episodes7.5 / 10

A tense historical miniseries about Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic mission to France during the Revolutionary War, balancing intellectual intrigue with the high stakes of American independence.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Franklin leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Franklin violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

  • Is Franklin sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Franklin scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Franklin easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity81

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise46

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Franklin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Franklin

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Franklin, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Franklin, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Franklin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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