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I couldn't help but think that the Sopranos fans had to be majorly disappointed by the John Adams series but I have to say I kept getting drawn further and further into the series as it went.
One of the interesting things I found was comparing the second episode to the musical 1776. In '76 Adams was quite put out by NY's continual abstention to votes on Independence, yet in reality he considered their abstention a coup and what he wanted under the circumstances.
The show really turns the FF into human beings in many subtle ways. For example the scene where Franklin, Adams and Jefferson are reviewing the DoI. Jefferson throughout the show has been sort of standoff and matter of fact about all the politics. But when Franklin admires his chair he comes alive and seems more proud of the chair than the DoI. Dealing with inventors in my work, it was perfect to see Jefferson's eyes light up and he comes to life discussing his invention with another admiring inventor, perfect scene.
Giamanti is good but the lady playing Abigal is stealing the show for me.