Shows like Franklin

Historical narratives often center on the friction between personal duty and high-stakes political strategy. These stories examine the weight of diplomacy and the complicated origins of modern power through the lens of individuals navigating volatile shifts in the global order.

The selections highlight the tactical maneuvers behind pivotal shifts in history. Viewers who gravitated toward the focus on legacy and generational connection in Franklin will find similar layers of political tension in The Diplomat and the structural complexity of The Sympathizer.