Benjamin Franklin

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Season 1
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 4, 2022
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Mar 31, 2022
    50
    The documentary does a fine job of explaining why Franklin was such a consequential figure. Unfortunately, “Benjamin Franklin” doesn’t really bring this founding father to life. ... The life of Franklin doesn’t need to be turned into “Hamilton,” but some artistic interpretation of the man might help fill out a portrait that seems accurate, but dry.

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#82 Best TV Season of 2022

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  1. brockcheese
    Apr 17, 2022
    8
    This is a classic Ken Burns doc with great voice overs from Liam Neeson and Mandy Patinkin. It is really absorbing and tells you all of theThis is a classic Ken Burns doc with great voice overs from Liam Neeson and Mandy Patinkin. It is really absorbing and tells you all of the ups and downs of his life.… Full Review »
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