The read
The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Explore the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
Ratings
IMDb8.3/10
16 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 2 ep2022 |
Key crew
- Ken BurnsDirector
- Dayton DuncanWriter
Cast
- Peter CoyoteNarrator (voice)
- Mandy PatinkinBenjamin Franklin (voice)
- Josh LucasWilliam Franklin (voice)
- Liam NeesonAlexander Wedderburn / Ambassador Lord Stormont (voice)
Stills
Themes
historical18th centuryamerican revolutionfounding fathersamerican historyben franklin