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All good movies leave something out of the description. This movie simply isn't about what it says it's about.

The movie is about a person struggling with identity and whether they are predestined to become who they are or not. And in particular... are they predestined to be female or male, good or bad.

There are some saving graces in the idea of pre-destiny explored in the film. And there's some captivating time travel paradoxes.

Ultimately, I still think the movie's description needs to be adjusted to match the content of the film. The title says a lot more than the description. Predestination is far stranger than it suggestions.

Based on historical facts, Franklin is an engaging show. The writers clearly used accounts of Benjamin Franklin's personality and writings as well as little historical details that pepper this show with a kind of richness that is delightful. Some writer's license is taken here and there, but I find it's an excellent historical account of an 18th century political sparing complete with espionage, romance, treachery, and heroism. It does not cease to deliver.

This is one of the most captivating shows I've watched in a long time. If you like historical dramas, this is probably for you. It's hard for me to see the show outside the lens of historical drama, as I really like such shows and movies. I find myself constantly thinking "did that really happen" then I look it up and sure enough... it did. Or, "what was that like back in 1777/1778?" and I feel inspired to dig deeper and learn more.