TV show
Manhunt
- Ended
- 7 episodes
- TMDB 6.9/10 · 102 votes
Overview
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.
Seasons & episodes
Miniseries
1. Pilot
57 min
Play episodePresident Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.
2. Post-mortem
60 min
Play episodeFacing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.
3. Let the Sheep Flee
55 min
Play episodeThe hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expats reorganize. Booth is taken underground in Maryland.
4. The Secret Line
54 min
Play episodeStanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan's most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.
5. A Man of Destiny
44 min
Play episodePresident Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.
6. Useless
56 min
Play episodeStanton 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.
7. The Final Act
57 min
Play episodeRisking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible.
