John Adams

John Adams

Biography1 SeasonHBO
Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams and his role in the nation's first 50 years.
Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, John Dossett
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  • Episode 1

    Episode 1 - 67 Mins
    Boston, 1770. John Adams takes the defence of the accused British soldiers in the aftermath of the Boston Massacre.

  • Episode 2

    Episode 2 - 88 Mins
    Adams wins over sceptical delegates in the charge to declare independence in July 1776.

  • Episode 3

    Episode 3 - 66 Mins
    It's 1777, and Adams is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to France along with Benjamin Franklin.

  • Episode 4

    Episode 4 - 63 Mins
    The year is 1781, and Adams joyously learns the British surrendered to Washington at Yorktown. Later, he reunites with Abigail in Paris.

  • Episode 5

    Episode 5 - 60 Mins
    Elected America's first VP, Adams is frustrated by his exclusion from President Washington's inner circle.

  • Episode 6

    Episode 6 - 76 Mins
    Abandoned by Jefferson for retaining Washington's cabinet, President Adams holds firm on keeping the nation out of war.

  • Episode 7

    Episode 7 - 59 Mins
    In retirement, Adams starts writing his memoirs, then endures a series of tragedies.

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