I loved this episode. I find it odd that I loved this episode, but I loved it none the less. This was the first episode of the entire series that I did not feel the need to pause and stretch during. A series can be forgiven many sins with an awesome finale and I would say this one almost manages absolution.
I was moved by the death of Adams’ daughter and brought to the verge of tears when Abigail passed away. More than anything though I loved Adams desire to fight for his reputation. It was great that by the end of his life Adams had the luxury of worry about his place in history rather than the success or failure of the republic as a whole.
I loved Jefferson and Adams reconnecting as well. When the creators depicted their time in France I was anticipating the Jefferson, Adams schism with glee. Ironically when it actually happened I, as a viewer was as hurt over it as I believe Adams was about the falling out. It was sweeter than I expected to see Adams and Jefferson open up their lines of communication so late in life.
Though they did attempt to paint John as being without blame for all his presidential blunders as no mention of “Midnight Judges” were uttered anywhere in this mini-series. Even the Alien and Sedition Acts were pinned on his cabinet and Abigail as if to say no taint should be thrown upon Saint John.
Overall John Adams is worth checking out for the history (even if it is a cliff notes version) and the window into this mans mind that it provides (even if the window is sometimes in extreme close up and other times far too blurry to get a clear look).
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