Manhunt on Apple TV+ is a period drama that unfolds the gripping pursuit of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln. And the premiere of the new series will take place in March 2024.
The series draws inspiration from the bestselling book “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer” by James L. Swanson. Combining elements of a conspiracy thriller and historical fiction, the show captures the intense search for Booth in the aftermath of Lincoln’s assassination.
What is Manhunt about?
This conspiracy thriller delves into one of the most famous yet enigmatic crimes in history—the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The narrative unfolds the remarkable tale of the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth after the assassination, with the fate of the nation hanging in the balance.
The series revolves around Booth, a renowned actor of the time, who becomes a fugitive following a murder and seemingly has nothing to lose as he endeavors to find a place to hide.
The plot also follows Stanton, the US Secretary of War, as he initiates the hunt for Booth. Rooted in true events, the series portrays how Stanton orchestrated a manhunt for the killer, leading to the entire city of Washington being placed on lockdown.
Manhunt – Official Trailer, Apple TV+
Manhunt Release date
The first two episodes of Manhunt will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, March 15, 2024, with remaining episodes airing weekly on Fridays until April 19, 2024. See below for the release schedule of all episodes. There will be a total of 6 episodes in the first season.
Episode list
| Episodes | Date |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | March 15, 2024 |
| Episode 2 | March 15, 2024 |
| Episode 3 | March 22, 2024 |
| Episode 4 | March 29, 2024 |
| Episode 5 | April 5, 2024 |
| Episode 6 | April 19, 2024 |
Manhunt Сast
| Actors | Role |
|---|---|
| Tobias Menzies | Edwin Stanton |
| Lovie Simone | Mary Simms |
| Anthony Boyle | John Wilkes Booth |
| Matt Walsh | Samuel Mudd |
| Brandon Flynn | Edwin Stanton Jr |
| Betty Gabriel | Elizabeth Keckley |