John Adams

Firebrand Sam Adams tries to dissuade cousin John from defending redcoats in the Boston Massacre, but later John changes his mind and joins the revolutionary cause.

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Danny Huston
Director(s): Tom Hooper
Writer(s): Kirk Ellis, David McCullough

After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, John Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane
Director(s): Tom Hooper
Writer(s): Kirk Ellis, David McCullough

John and John Quincy sail to France to join Benjamin Franklin as part of the American mission but Adams' blunt style is ill-suited to diplomacy.

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Danny Huston
Director(s): Tom Hooper
Writer(s): Kirk Ellis, David McCullough

Adams is able to secure a loan from the Dutch for his fledgling country as Abigail joins him in France as he helps negotiate the peace treaty.

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane
Director(s): Tom Hooper
Writer(s): Kirk Ellis, Michelle Ashford, David McCullough

Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jefferson over his support of a strong central government.

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane
Director(s): Tom Hooper
Writer(s): Kirk Ellis, David McCullough

After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality between England and France despite opposition inside his own cabinet.

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane
Director(s): Tom Hooper
Writer(s): Kirk Ellis, David McCullough

While in retirement in Peacefield, Adams looks back at his public life with some regrets and has to deal with tragedy in his personal life.

Stars: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, Stephen Dillane
Director(s): Tom Hooper
Writer(s): Kirk Ellis, David McCullough