This epic, 590 minute HBO mini-series is absolutely fabulous. I just finished watching it over the past 24 hours, as once I had started, I instantly was hooked and couldn't wait to see the next part (episode) of the series. Almost 10 hours later, I am convinced that I just saw one of the best min-series ever created.
The series tells the entire story of John Adams, from his beginnings as a lawyer in Massachusetts to his rallying the colonies to create an Army led by George Washington to fight the British to his appointment as Vice-President and then President. Along the way, we see the blood, sweat and tears both his family and himself endure throughout these years. The trials and tribulations that Adams went through are depicted extremely accurately and acted superbly by Paul Giammati and Laura Linney (as John's wife, Abigail) along with a fabulous overall cast - Tom Wilkinson as Benjamin Franklin is especially fabulous. I almost couldn't give a higher recommendation for any history buffs out there, or to any fans of wonderful television.moreless
| S 1 : Ep 7 | Peacefield | Aired 4/20/08 | |
| S 1 : Ep 6 | Unnecessary War | Aired 4/13/08 | |
| S 1 : Ep 5 | Unite or Die | Aired 4/6/08 | |
| S 1 : Ep 4 | Reunion | Aired 3/30/08 | |
| S 1 : Ep 3 | Don't Tread on Me | Aired 3/23/08 |
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U.S. history buffs won't want to miss this epic miniseries about one of America's greatest founding fathers John Adams. The mini-series is based on the 2002 book, John Adams, written by David McCullough, and stars two Academy Award nominated actors: Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney.
 Paul Giamatti |
John Adams |
 Laura Linney |
Abigail Adams |
 David Morse |
George Washington |
 Clancy O'Connor |
Edward Rutledge |
 Sarah Polley |
Nabby Adams Smith |
 Rufus Sewell |
Alexander Hamilton |
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Peacefield
S 1 : Ep 7
Aired 4/20/08
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Unnecessary War
S 1 : Ep 6
Aired 4/13/08
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Unite or Die
S 1 : Ep 5
Aired 4/6/08
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Reunion
S 1 : Ep 4
Aired 3/30/08
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© 2008 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
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© 2008 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
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23 Emmy Nominations!!!!
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Best. Show. Ever.
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Which do you prefer? John Adams or "1776"
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corruption, exploring history, for the expert, for the npr crowd, historical people as characters