Manhunt (2024)
"The assassination was just the beginning."
Synopsis
A conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history. This is the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination—as the fate of the country hangs in the balance.
Creator
Richard Abate, James L. Swanson, Carl Franklin
Network
Apple TV
Episodes
Episodes
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.
Post-mortem
Facing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.
Let the Sheep Flee
The hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expats reorganize. Booth is taken underground in Maryland.
The Secret Line
Stanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan's most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.
A Man of Destiny
President Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.
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.
The Final Act
Risking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Manhunt
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Production
POV Entertainment, Walden Media, 3 Arts Entertainment
