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Michael Douglas’ ‘Franklin’ Is an Exhausting Account of a Secret Mission During the American Revolution: TV Review
Michael Douglas stars as Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV+'s 'Franklin,' but he can't interject any thrills into the inventor's 18th century mission.
Landing on the shores of Brittany, France, the statesman and his grandson, Temple ( Noah Jupe), embark on a mission to politically and financially lure French diplomats to America’s side. Also, the dejected Anne Louise Brillon de Jouy (Ludivine Sagnier) seeks solace in Franklin’s company in the wake of her husband’s flagrant extramarital affairs. While “Franklin” trails through the novice diplomat’s prolonged stint in France, where he used his laissez-faire attitude to thwart British spies and persuade the French to fork over a staggering $9 billion in today’s currency, Douglas and the series overall never showcase the charm and ingenuity the Founding Father had to have possessed to pull off this massive feat.
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