Series

Manhunt

2024★ 6.91 seasons

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.

Cast

Featured cast

Tobias MenziesEdwin Stanton

Anthony BoyleJohn Wilkes Booth

Lovie SimoneMary Simms

Will HarrisonDavid Herold

Brandon FlynnEddie Stanton Jr.

Damian O'HareThomas Eckert

Episodes

1PilotPresident Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.57 min

2Post-mortemFacing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.60 min

3Let the Sheep FleeThe hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expats reorganize. Booth is taken underground in Maryland.55 min

4The Secret LineStanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan's most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.54 min

5A Man of DestinyPresident Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.44 min

6UselessStanton 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.56 min

7The Final ActRisking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible.57 min

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