Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.
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Temple Franklin: Let's burn England.
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People are not born to be evil
In episode 5 of Franklin, the characters discuss the concept of "no glory in the grave," a topic that is particularly relevant in the turbulent historical context of 18th-century France. The plot remains unchanged from the season premiere, but the tension between Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) and John Adams (Eddie Marsan) escalates as they discuss the latest developments in the American Revolution and how to approach a coalition with France. Franklin also faces conflict in his family life as he and his nephew William Temple Franklin disagree on Temple's future, particularly regarding his involvement with Cunégonde Brillon (Lily Dupont), a French girl from a wealthy family. The 18th-century setting is crucial to the show's success, and every detail in this episode is immersed in the historical setting. The inclusion of theatre and the mention of Goldoni, a famous playwright of the time, reflects the culture of the time when theatre was a common engagement for the upper social classes. The confrontation between Franklin and his nephew demonstrates the importance of family relationships in Franklin's work. The show is at its best when the characters face each other, allowing us to explore the generational conflict between the young and older generation. None of them is particularly at fault in their conflict, which may be why the reasons between the two are compelling to watch. The conflict between Franklin and Adams, two notable characters in the American Revolution, is fascinating to watch as they fight for a common cause. The two characters are portrayed as polar opposites, setting them up as enemies and in conflict. However, there is a need for more of this conflict, which has only been suggested in episode 5. Episode 5 of Franklin is slower compared to the first half of the season, possibly due to the stakes of the conflict being increasingly forgotten. The focus is almost exclusively on France and the romantic plot, leaving the audience wondering what was happening across the ocean while the American Revolution was driving the conflict. The matter of women's condition at the time is touched upon in episode 5, but there is still much missing. Female characters feel like ornaments to decorate the plot, and the show could easily go on without their involvement. For example, Cunégonde's love for painting is not enough after five episodes, especially considering the thoroughly explored male characters. Episode 5 of Franklin is not bad but nothing new. After four successful episodes, the show feels comfortable with its plotlines and episode structure. There is no real new conflict introduced in this week's episode, and the tried and tested formula feels overused and predictable.
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