After victory at Yorktown, the Americans and the French plot against each other for the upper hand. Franklin is laid low at a crucial moment.After victory at Yorktown, the Americans and the French plot against each other for the upper hand. Franklin is laid low at a crucial moment.After victory at Yorktown, the Americans and the French plot against each other for the upper hand. Franklin is laid low at a crucial moment.
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- TriviaAccording to John Adams' biographer David McCullough, Adams actually never liked Bancroft. However he never suspected him to be a spy either
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John Adams: To be everyone's friend is to be no one's.
Benjamin Franklin: A dilemma that you'll never be burdened by
John Adams: I did not come here to be liked.
Benjamin Franklin: Well, you have succeeded admirably.
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America is fighting for her life
Episode 7 of the American series, Franklin, begins in Virginia with the historic battle of Yorktown, but then shifts to France as tensions rise between the United States and France. Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) and John Adams (Eddie Marsan) plot to secure support for the American cause across the ocean. Meanwhile, Franklin's nephew Temple Franklin (Noah Jupe) gains a position at the French court. The opening scene of episode 7 shows a glimpse of what is happening on the other side of the ocean while Franklin is arranging a treaty in France. While there is not much of the American Revolution in the show, scenes set in the United States are some of the strongest, allowing the audience to see what Franklin is fighting for. Much of the main character's actions revolve around political discussions, which work better when supported by scenes that remind us of the stakes and importance of the debates. Franklin's health deteriorates in the second half of episode 7, and the introduction of a new element allows the plot to move on from the stagnant and repetitive storytelling of the past few episodes. The last scene leaves a cliffhanger open for the season finale to resolve, heightening the stakes with a fascinating family conflict in the future. With only one episode left in this season, it seems too late for the show to become more dynamic.
Episode 7 of the popular TV series Franklin is visually stunning, with beautiful palaces and gardens serving as the backdrops for the action. The production design and costumes are meticulously crafted to create an 18th-century France atmosphere and explore the individual stories and personalities of the characters. However, the episode has its issues, with the action often left behind and the pacing being off, especially in the second half. This is due to Franklin's focus on the love story plot, particularly in Temple's storyline, rather than the more interesting political questions. With one episode left this season, Franklin still needs improvement in its storytelling, which remains the least impressive element of the show so far. However, episode 7 introduced some changes to the formula, which was becoming too repetitive. This week's episode demonstrates that introducing new plot points can benefit the show, allowing it to deliver even higher stakes as the series prepares for its season finale next week.
Episode 7 of the popular TV series Franklin is visually stunning, with beautiful palaces and gardens serving as the backdrops for the action. The production design and costumes are meticulously crafted to create an 18th-century France atmosphere and explore the individual stories and personalities of the characters. However, the episode has its issues, with the action often left behind and the pacing being off, especially in the second half. This is due to Franklin's focus on the love story plot, particularly in Temple's storyline, rather than the more interesting political questions. With one episode left this season, Franklin still needs improvement in its storytelling, which remains the least impressive element of the show so far. However, episode 7 introduced some changes to the formula, which was becoming too repetitive. This week's episode demonstrates that introducing new plot points can benefit the show, allowing it to deliver even higher stakes as the series prepares for its season finale next week.
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