Okay, guys, let’s talk about this TV show, “Franklin.” I’ve been watching it, and oh boy, it’s been a ride.
So, picture this: it’s December 3, 1776. I started watching this show where Benjamin Franklin, you know, the famous guy, arrives on the Brittany Coast of France. In the first episode, I saw this old dude, a real smart cookie, trying to get all the help he could from the French. He’s running into all sorts of problems, lots of roadblocks. It is tough.
Then, I watched episode 3. It kicks off with a bang at Brandywine Creek, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 1777. Some French guy named Gilbert du Motier, also known as Marquis de Lafayette, shows up.
Moving on to episode 4, I started by seeing a flashback of Dr. Franklin at the king’s council. I guess it happened way before. And later, episode 5 starts, and I watched Franklin and Adams having breakfast together. Can you believe it? They’re just chilling, having a morning meal like ordinary folks.
In episode 5, I also learned that this lady, Madame Brillon, was totally against her daughters, Cuneginde and Temple, marrying someone, I forgot his name. Oh, and I also observed Benjamin and Edward Bancroft sneaking out of White Palace. People, I guess they were English politicians, were throwing stuff at them! What a scene.
Through all of this, I realized Franklin wasn’t just sweet-talking the French. He was also arguing with his own American buddies. He has to fight and negotiate. It’s like, can’t these guys just get along?
Honestly, Michael Douglas is just amazing as Franklin. He’s really bringing this historical figure to life.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I did:
- Watched episode 1 and saw Franklin’s struggles in France.
- Jumped to episode 3 and saw Lafayette’s grand entrance.
- Checked out episode 4 and got a glimpse of Franklin’s past.
- Watched episode 5 and saw some drama with Madame Brillon and her daughters, also breakfast with Franklin and Adams.
- Observed Benjamin and Edward Bancroft sneaking out of the White Palace.
- Realized Franklin’s dealing with a lot of people problems.
It’s been a wild journey, watching Franklin navigate all these tricky situations. It is not just about politics; it’s about people and their messy relationships.
