Franklin S1E5 — The Natural State of Man
7.4
Franklin•Season 1•Episode 5

The Natural State of Man

7.4/10 · 254 votesApr 25, 202452 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Tensions mount between Franklin and Adams. Madame Brillon asserts her power. Temple decides to fight his own war.

Directed byTim Van Patten
Written byKirk Ellis, Howard Korder
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Cast7

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Benjamin Franklin

Noah Jupe

Noah Jupe

Temple Franklin

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

Edward Bancroft

Ludivine Sagnier

Ludivine Sagnier

Madame Anne-Louise Brillon

Thibault de Montalembert

Thibault de Montalembert

Comte de Vergennes

Assaad Bouab

Assaad Bouab

Beaumarchais

Théodore Pellerin

Théodore Pellerin

Marquis de Lafayette

Crew4

K

Kirk Ellis

Writer

Tim Van Patten

Tim Van Patten

Director

H

Howard Korder

Writer

M

Mathis Dujardin

Additional Third Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"The Natural State of Man" is episode 5 of Franklin season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 254 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Tim Van Patten and written by Kirk Ellis, Howard Korder, it aired on April 25, 2024.

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