John Adams (2008)

Episode Overview

During a tense trial, John Adams stands up for the British soldiers implicated in the Boston Massacre, arguing they acted in self-defense against an aggressive mob. His victory earns him enticing offers from the Massachusetts government. However, when John Hancock incites a mob to punish a British East India Tea Company representative with tar and feathers, and the British retaliate with harsh tactics, John shifts his stance. He publicly denounces British actions and decides to represent Massachusetts at the Continental Congress, aligning himself with the growing push for independence.