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Limited Series – Manhunt

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The first presidential assassination in the U.S. and the fight to preserve and protect the ideals that were the foundation of Lincoln's Reconstruction plans.

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Manhunt — Limited Series

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Dramatizing a flashpoint in American history with hot-blooded performances and contemporary resonance, Manhunt transcends the trappings of wax museum recreation to deliver addicting entertainment.

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Verne Gay Newsday 04/08/2024
3.5/4
Cerebral, engrossing. Go to Full Review
Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 03/20/2024
The series is well furnished and costumed and moves with pep through its alternating scenes of action and reflection; it is various enough not to get dull. Go to Full Review
Brian Lowry CNN.com 03/19/2024
The show lacks the narrative momentum the title would suggest, feeling a little too much like homework by landing in a no-man’s land that doesn’t find the sweet spot between politics and true crime. Go to Full Review
Rosalynn Try-Hane Liquid Marmalade 01/14/2025
Manhunt does that rare feat of us all knowing the end but it’s taking us on an unseen journey to get there. The stakes felt high then and, this show is a reminder that we need to ensure those hard fought for wins are maintained. Go to Full Review
Tom Spoors Loud and Clear Reviews 01/07/2025
3.5/5
Ultimately, Manhunt frustrates me. It’s a show with a remarkable opening and a thoroughly engaging finale, but the middle is just too bland and over-done, and unfortunately that winds up being the majority of the series. Go to Full Review
Miles Surrey The Ringer 07/23/2024
Manhunt is a bit of everything: a dogged detective drama, a taut conspiracy thriller, and a tragic reminder that progress in America is so often met with violent resistance. Go to Full Review
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Chris M. @CriMcD Mar 18 Excellent show, I love the history & learned so much that I was never taught in school. See more Avindu G @RT86379654 Sep 18 Manhunt is a historic account of less known battles that were faught to preserve the victories of actual battlegrounds. We see the so called state within gets sponsored by the regressive wealthy under the protection of political greed. So this anyway is the account of both the dawn and dusk of the last western empire. And the performances were exquisite by the cast. Great music and audio effects. Flawless visuals. It's a show that would gradually turn immersive in it's song for the unsung heroes. See more Gerren P @RT29869709 02/07/2025 GLARING inaccuracies and some odd casting choices. Very disappointing. See more Tom F @RT55173143 07/10/2024 The main goal here is to portray the betrayal of radical reconstruction, dressing it up as a “thriller” around the search for John Wilkes Booth. It does a just okay job at both, with the final courtroom scenes elevating the series, but overall they play it safe and settle on TV conventions. See more Michelle H @RT04992652 07/07/2024 I liked this series- it gave me more insight into Lincoln's assassination and the conspiracy theories surrounding the event that I never knew about. However, it has some flaws that took me out of the story somewhat and that was mostly about the dialogue and a bit of miscasting. The biggest issue to me though was that some characters speak in a modern way and others feel more of the period. This is confusing since there seems like a lot of detail put into creating a period accurate production. See more Megan e @RT58906942 07/01/2024 This series was fantastic! Excellent performances, beautifully shot, and the plot knitted together perfectly! The explanations behind the bare-bone facts most of us learn in history are so important to remember, especially for today. Must see! 5 stars See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 15, 2024 Pilot President Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath’s forefront. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 15, 2024 Post-mortem Facing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 22, 2024 Let the Sheep Flee The hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expatriates reorganize; John Wilkes Booth is taken underground in Maryland. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 29, 2024 The Secret Line Stanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan’s most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 5, 2024 A Man of Destiny President Johnson interferes with Lincoln’s vital plans. Stanton’s health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 12, 2024 Useless Stanton gets a win, but not the way he wanted. He plans for the conspirators’ trial, which he must conquer to keep Lincoln’s legacy alive. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 19, 2024 The Final Act Series finale. Risking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible. Details
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Season Info

Director
John Dahl, Eva Sørhaug, Carl Franklin
Creator
Monica Beletsky
Executive Producer
Monica Beletsky, Carl Franklin, Michael Rotenberg, Richard Abate, Frank Smith, Naia Cucukov, Layne P. Eskridge, James Swanson
Screenwriter
Monica Beletsky
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
History, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 15, 2024