18 Years Later, HBO’s Emmy-Sweeping Historical Epic Is Still an Essential Watch

Hardly anyone thinks about JohnAdams first when talking about the most memorable American presidents. The second President of the United States isn’t as celebrated as his predecessor, GeorgeWashington, or his successor, ThomasJefferson, but he still played a crucial role in securing and consolidating the country’s independence. That overlooked legacy is at the center of John Adams, HBO’s seven-part historical miniseries led by Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney as John and Abigail Adams.