How to Watch ‘Franklin’ Series Premiere for Free on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile
In 1776, the world-famous electrical inventor-turned-public servant Benjamin Franklin began a mission that would once again change the course of history: an eight-year mission as the American ambassador to France, with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance. “Franklin,” a new eight-episode limited series starring and executive produced by Michael Douglas, will premiere on Apple TV+ this Friday, April 14, with its first three episodes. You can watch Franklin with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘Franklin’ Series Premiere
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- Where: Apple TV+
- Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
About ‘Franklin’ Series Premiere
A co-production between ITV Studios America and Apple Studios, the new limited series “Franklin” is based on Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff’s book “Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America” and follows the eponymous Benjamin Franklin as he makes the greatest gamble of his career.
Michael Douglas stars as the world-famous inventor-turned-Founding Father, whose “passion and power are put to the test when—as the fate of American independence hangs in the balance—he embarks on a secret mission to France.” In December 1776, at the age of 70 and without any diplomatic training, Franklin conducted an eight-year mission, outmaneuvered British spies, French informers, and hostile colleagues to engineer the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the peace treaty with England in 1783, a service considered by diplomats and historians as “the greatest single tour of duty by an ambassador in our nation’s history.”
The drama series also stars Noah Jupe as Temple Franklin, Thibault de Montalembert as Comte de Vergennes, Daniel Mays as Edward Bancroft, Ludivine Sagnier as Madame Brillon, Eddie Marsan as John Adams, Assaad Bouab as Beaumarchais, Jeanne Balibar as Madame Helvetius, and Theodore Pellerin as Marquis de Lafayette.
The creative team also includes writer and executive producer Kirk Ellis (“John Adams”), writer and executive producer Howard Korder (“Boardwalk Empire”), and director and executive producer Tim Van Patten (“The Sopranos”).
Can you watch ‘Franklin’ Series Premiere for free?
Apple TV+ offers a 7-Day Free Trial. With your free trial, you can watch Franklin on Apple TV+.
‘Franklin’ Series Premiere Schedule
“Franklin” will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 12, with the first three episodes, followed by one episode per week through May 17.
- Episode 1: Friday, April 12
- Episode 2: Friday, April 12
- Episode 3: Friday, April 12
- Episode 4: Friday, April 19
- Episode 5: Friday, April 26
- Episode 6: Friday, May 3
- Episode 7: Friday, May 10
- Episode 8: Friday, May 17
Can you watch ‘Franklin’ Series Premiere offline?
Like most of the Apple TV+ catalog, you can download Franklin and watch offline with your linked devices.
What devices can you use to stream ‘Franklin’ Series Premiere?
You can watch Franklin on Apple TV+ using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
‘Franklin’ Series Premiere Trailer
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April 11, 2024In 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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