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Unabomber – Manhunt

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This miniseries tells the story of the FBI's hunt for the Unabomber in the 1990s. Agent Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerld, a fresh-faced criminal profiler with the agency, faces an uphill battle in tracking the infamous criminal but also has to fight against the bureaucracy of the Unabom Task Force (UTF), of which he is a part. Although Fitz pioneers the use of forensic linguistics, others in the UTF dismiss his maverick ideas and new approaches. Ultimately, though, his new techniques help him identify and capture the Unabomber.
Manhunt — Unabomber

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Critics Consensus

Engrossing and affecting, Manhunt: Unabomber uses a taut, meticulously constructed narrative to uncover the facts behind the oft-exaggerated true story.

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Alison Herman The Ringer 09/06/2017
The writing may be somewhat cringeworthy, but Manhunt always has Kaczynski's actual manifesto to fall back on (which it does often, via voice-over). You'll settle into a marathon, and a Wikipedia dive, in no time. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox 09/06/2017
It's a deft little puzzle where you already know the solution. It shouldn't work, but it kinda does. Go to Full Review David Bianculli NPR 09/06/2017
Manhunt is an all-out winner. It draws great tension and frustration out of the bureaucracy of this particular federal bureau and takes the time to detail the Unabomber's motives as well as his methods. Go to Full Review Tim Appelo AARP Movies for Grownups 06/19/2019
Clunes proves as good at drama as he is at comedy. Go to Full Review Alan French AwardsCircuit.com 10/10/2018
3/4
For those seeking more style over substance, the show falls a little short. It's worth tuning in for the performances and sticking around for the gripping narrative in play. Go to Full Review Omar Holmon Black Nerd Problems 06/11/2018
This show had me entirely invested and binging through the entire series. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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The J @RT70708650 09/29/2024 MK Ultra has to be one of the most evil things ever done by a government. And it was done in the US, land of the free. It's a complete betrayal of the entire nation, and humanity. Pure evil. Everyone associated with it should have been in prison, and still should. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/24/2023 While it runs for 8 episodes, it does a solid job of maintaining the energy and interest throughout. See more anita k @RT92123386 09/16/2022 Was looking for something with a Mindhunter vibe. I liked this show. Great actors and characters, liked the plot too. See more john a @RT57593707 06/10/2022 Gripping and affecting, this is a gem. See more 12/25/2021 Well acted and overall engaging story structure. Some scenes seem a little over-constructed to create additional private conflict, and the main character is hard to relate to. This is a solid recommendation to all crime fans, but less enticing for people seeking for a chill and entertaining netflix evening with their partner. See more 05/18/2021 It could have been so much better, it was shallow, full of filler and cringefully bad writing. Way too much cliché too which made it just felt so painful to watch. I understand it is based off of real events but please at least try to make the style realistic, not a crime show from the 90s. it could've been a much better film than a drawn out series but even then, whoever is writing this dialogue really needs to go outside and speak to people, please. Waste of time, don't bother. See more Read all reviews
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Sam Worthington

Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald

Paul Bettany

Ted Kaczynski

Chris Noth

Don Ackerman

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Tabby

Jane Lynch

Janet Reno

Mark Duplass

David Kaczynski

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 1, 2017 UNABOM In 1995, FBI profiler Jim "Fitz" Fitzgerald joins the Unabom Task Force; Fitz recommends new methods of profiling but finds no allies among the agents in charge; in 1997, Fitz is tasked with confronting Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 1, 2017 Pure Wudder When the elusive Unabomber threatens to blow up a jetliner, Fitz must determine if the threat is real; in 1997, Fitz confronts Ted for the first time. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 8, 2017 Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Linguist Natalie Rogers helps Fitz find clues about the Unabomber's identity in the Manifesto, but their findings face skepticism at the UTF; Ted claims he can invalidate all the evidence against him. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 15, 2017 Publish or Perish The Unabomber will stop bombing if his Manifesto is published; Fitz pushes for publication with S.A.C. Ackerman, who presents Fitz's argument to Attorney General Janet Reno. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 22, 2017 Abri Fitz receives linguistic proof that Ted is the Unabomber and tracks down Ted's brother David, who is astonished at the accuracy of Fitz's profile. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 29, 2017 Ted In a letter to his brother, Ted recounts the key events from his past that informed his decision to engage in terrorist activities. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 5, 2017 Lincoln Fitz races to find a linguistic connection that will secure an arrest warrant; the FBI closes in on Ted's cabin in Montana. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 12, 2017 USA vs. Theodore J. Kaczynski When Ted fails to have the evidence against him invalidated, Fitz makes one last appeal to him to plead guilty. Details

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Season Info

Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 1, 2017