John Adams

John Adams

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
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Boston, 1770. John Adams takes the defence of the accused British soldiers in the aftermath of the Boston Massacre.

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

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

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

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

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

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  • 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.
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