John Adams 2008
“He united the states of America.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- March 16, 2008
- Last Aired
- April 20, 2008
- Format
- 1 season · 7 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~7 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E2 "Independence" (★ 8.6/10)
- Created By
- Kirk Ellis
- Network
- HBO
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max
What is John Adams?
The television series "John Adams" is a biographical miniseries based on David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography. The series chronicles the life of a Founding Father, starting with a pivotal event in American history.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 7
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 16, 2008
- Last aired
- Apr 20, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 336 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 7 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- HBO
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Overview
The television series "John Adams" is a biographical miniseries based on David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography. The series chronicles the life of a Founding Father, starting with a pivotal event in American history. The series spans the life of this Founding Father, depicting his roles as an ambassador in Europe, vice president, and president of the United States. The miniseries concludes with the death of the subject, which occurred on a significant date in American history. The series is a seven-part production, offering an in-depth look at the life of this influential American figure. The miniseries is an adaptation of a well-received and award-winning biography, providing a detailed and comprehensive portrayal of its subject's life and experiences.
Should you watch it?
“A sweeping portrait of America’s second president, from revolution to his final days.”
- Faithful adaptation of Pulitzer‑winning biography
- Lavish production across seven episodes
- Covers pivotal events of early United States
- TV‑14 rating means some mature content
- Seven‑hour runtime demands attention
Watch it if you enjoy richly detailed political dramas about America's founding era.
The series presents mature political intrigue and historical violence, suited for older teen and adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Join or Die Mytharc Mar 16, 2008
- E2 Independence Core Mar 16, 2008
- E3 Don't Tread on Me Core Mar 23, 2008
- E4 Reunion Core Mar 30, 2008
- E5 Unite or Die Core Apr 6, 2008
- E6 Unnecessary War Mytharc Apr 13, 2008
- E7 Peacefield Mytharc Apr 20, 2008
Frequently asked questions
What source material is the series based on?
It is adapted from David McCullough’s Pulitzer Prize‑winning biography of John Adams.
How many episodes are in the series?
The miniseries consists of seven episodes.
What time period does the show cover?
It chronicles John Adams’s life from the 1770 Boston Massacre through his death on July 4, 1826.
What is the series’ content rating?
It is rated TV‑14, indicating material suitable for viewers aged 14 and older.
What genre best describes the show?
It is a historical drama focusing on political and personal aspects of the founding era.
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