Following a fruitless session of the Continental Congress, a sabbatical at Adams' Braintree farm is disrupted by news of the siege of Lexington and Concord. Adams witnesses the aftermath of the bloody battle and, later, reports back to Philadelphia. There, he jousts with delegates debating the pros and cons of independence, eschewing an olive-branch proposal from Pennsylvania's John Dickinson and throwing down the gauntlet for independence. As more violence rages in and around Boston, Adams nominates George Washington to lead the newly created Continental Army. After another brief return home, Adams returns to Philadelphia-and a proclamation from King George III that treason will be met with death. After several debates and postponements, Adams seconds a resolution for independence proposed by Virginia's Richard Henry Lee, and persuades Thomas Jefferson to draft a declaration. With the support of Benjamin Franklin, Adams wins over skeptical delegates, in particular Dickinson and South Carolina's Edward Rutledge. On July 2, 1776, a final vote confirms the Congress' near-unanimous decision (New York abstained) to form an independent nation. While Abigail tends to an outbreak of smallpox in Massachusetts, the Declaration of Independence is read to a raucous crowd in Philadelphia. Adams writes to his wife, "The break is made, and now our work begins.".
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I Loved the Series So Much...I went and bought the amazing book. HBO has done us a great service in providing this series. It was well-done and well-acted. This has to be one of Paul Giamatti's greatest roles, as John Adams. The movie/series was very faithful to the book and faithful to history. The reason I note that: most times movies based on history are just that: "based". This gave me a greater love and appreciation for our founding fathers and the struggles they and soon to be a new nation went through to gain true Independence. Once and awhile HBO does get things right and entertains us as well. Highly recommended!.Score: 5/5
Thanks again, HBOThere's not much else to say about this amazing short series but to really thank HBO for existing and bringing these outstanding pieces of culture to us!!!.Score: 5/5
John AdamsI purchased the series about two years ago and have watched it two or three times. Each time I learn something different and find the acting superb. I highly recommend the product for anyone interested in early American history..Score: 4/5
Great ShowAnother great example of HBO's quality original programming. Not being a regular subscriber, I am thankful it is available via iTunes (as indicated by me coughing up $25 to watch the series). The acting is great, Paul Giamatti does a wonderful job of playing a revolutionary, showing bubbling contempt and then hatred of the British Crown. You feel Adams' resignation and anguish that bloodshed is inevitable, and necessary. My only complaint with the show is in the production; they rely heavily on hand-held cameras for some very convincing shots, but the movement can be distracting and almost motion-sickness inducing. It is a great tool for production, I just wish they'd use it with more moderation..Score: 5/5
Outstanding and InspiringAlthough some inaccuracies are noted throughout, this tremendous achievement in television inspires to look further into our past in order to look ahead into our future. Once again, Paul Giamatti proves himself as one of the most talented and understated actors in cinema today. More so, David McCullough is an American treasure and the series serves the book justice. Watch it, then watch it again and again...and learn..Score: 5/5
Top quality programVery well done, enlightening, and educational. Highly recommend it..Score: 5/5
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