Franklin OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Daniella Rahme and Mohammed Al-Ahmad's Lebanese series
What is Franklin all about?
In a plot full of tension and high stakes, Franklin follows the story of a skilled counterfeit artist, played by Al-Ahmad, who also juggles life as a single father. When his young daughter falls critically ill, he's left with no choice but to join forces with his ex-lover, played by Daniella Rahme, to craft the perfect $100 bill. The aim? To raise the money that could potentially save his daughter's life.
The catch? They're not just creating any fake money, this is about perfection. And perfection means making the most convincing counterfeit ever, pushing both their skills and their emotions to the limit.
Meet the team behind Franklin
The heart of Franklin is its cast, led by Mohammed Al-Ahmad and Daniella Rahme alongside Fayez Kazak and Tony Issa. Directed by Hussein Al Menibawi, the series is penned by Cherine Khoury, who also brings her vision of crime and emotional drama to life.
What Lebanese content to watch on Netflix?
While you wait for Franklin, Netflix offers a variety of Lebanese content, including movies and TV series. Popular titles, including the series Al Hayba and the movie Beirut, have been winners on Netflix. Other options include 2020, Till Death, Dubai Bling, Finding Ola, Alhamour H.A., Honeymoonish and AlRawabi School for Girls. Excited about Franklin? Drop your thoughts @indiatimes.
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