The read
The series ran 1 season across 3 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
An epic yarn spanning most of the 18th century, the series follows Franklin's career from humble beginnings in Boston to international superstardom: first as a scientist and revolutionary, and then as a founding father and America's first diplomat to France.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
5 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 3 ep2002 |
Key crew
- Ronald BlumerWriter
- Ellen GiffardDirector
- Muffie MeyerDirector
- Richard EinhornOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Colm Feorenarrator
- Richard EastonBenjamin Franklin
- Dylan BakerBenjamin Franklin
- David AdkinsJohn Jay
- Gerry BammanPaul Wentworth
- Blair BrownJane Mecom
- Anthony CochraneGeorge
- Peter DonaldsonJohn Adams
- Ronald GuttmanLe Comte de Vergennes
- Anthony HealdJonathan Austin
- Jefferson MaysElkanah Watson
- Brian MurrayViscount Stormont
Themes
historical documentarybiographical documentary