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.
The worst episode of "Manhunt" is "Pilot", rated 7.5/10 from 500 user votes. It was directed by Carl Franklin and written by Monica Beletsky. "Pilot" aired on 3/14/2024 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Let the Sheep Flee".
President Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: Monica Beletsky
The hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expats reorganize. Booth is taken underground in Maryland.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Monica Beletsky, Ben H. Winters
Stanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan's most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.
Director: John Dahl
Writer: Monica Beletsky, Tim Brittain
Facing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: N/A
President Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.
Director: Eva Sørhaug
Writer: Monica Beletsky, Matt Fennell
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.
Director: Eva Sørhaug
Writer: Monica Beletsky, Jan Oxenberg
Risking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible.
Director: Eva Sørhaug
Writer: Monica Beletsky