Manhunt Series Pursues Lincoln's Killer in Thrilling Historical Chase

March 18, 2024
Manhunt Series Pursues Lincoln's Killer in Thrilling Historical Chase
  • Historical thriller series 'Manhunt' depicts the pursuit of Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, over a 12-day period.

  • The show is an adaptation of James Swanson's book, focusing on the aftermath of the Lincoln assassination on April 14, 1865.

  • Secretary of War Edwin Stanton is featured as leading the manhunt for Booth, against the backdrop of a wider assassination plot.

  • 'Manhunt' also explores the personal bond between Lincoln and Stanton, starting from their initial differences.

  • John Wilkes Booth was ultimately located and killed by a Union soldier, while his accomplice was also apprehended.

  • The series strives for historical accuracy, though admits to some dramatic alterations for television adaptation.

  • The first two episodes of 'Manhunt' are currently available on Apple TV+.

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