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What Do We Know About the upcoming Dcu original series Lanterns? More thank you may think. The HBO series will be the first live-action project on television from James Gunn’s rebooted DC cinematic universe. With casting announcements, rumors, and more, we know a lot of what is to come. So, let’s jump in and discuss Lanterns.

We will see multiple Green Lanterns

While we met several members of the Green Lantern Corps in the Ryan Reynolds-led feature film, this new series is intentionally plural, as we will meet more than just Hal Jordan. According to James Gunn, Lanterns will center on Jon Stewart, who briefly appeared in Zack Snyder’s Justice League in a non-speaking role. We also know that James Gunn’s longtime friend and collaborator Nathan Fillion is portraying Lanterns hero Guy Gardner in the upcoming Superman movie and will potentially appear.

Kyle Chandler is Hal Jordan,...

James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Studios productions are going along smoothly. Besides Superman's presence at CinemaCon this week, which is in the editing process, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is currently filming, as it's also set to meet its June 2026 release date. Besides the feature films, the DC Universe is also steadily growing on the television front, with Peacemaker Season 2 in post-production and Creature Commandos Season 2 greenlit. However, one of the most exciting projects that just started filming is Lanterns, the HBO series centered around two Green Lanterns investigating a murder mystery on Earth. New set photos for the series have dropped, showing one of the stars in a precarious situation.

The DC Film news account on X posted photos taken by Ed Stanton, depicting Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) as John Stewart in the middle of an action sequence. Interestingly, rather than being in a Green Lantern uniform, the...

Lanterns is currently shooting in Atlanta, and while we've already had a first official look at the Dcu's Hal Jordan and John Stewart, the latter - portrayed by actor Aaron Pierre - has now been spotted on set.

Once again, his superhero costume is nowhere to be found. We can't even see John's Green Lantern Corps Power Ring, and his carrying a gun into battle suggests he might not have it for some reason.

Fans have wondered how Lanterns will portray these heroes, particularly on a television budget. HBO doesn't shy away from investing heavily in its offerings, but several episodes of CG-heavy Green Lantern action would soon add up; depowering Hal and John for a while might help.

While Lanterns has been described as a grounded story, Superman star, Nathan Fillion, has been confirmed to return as Guy Gardner.

"This is James Gunn. He's amazing, he's huge, he's world famous,...

American Criminal, the most recent podcast launch from Airship, amassed over one million downloads within the first few months of launching their partnership with Rhapsody Voices (Rhapsody) in 2024. Now, CEO of Airship and Executive Producer of American Criminal, Lindsay Graham, has announced an expanded partnership with Rhapsody and Evergreen Podcasts (Evergreen), inclusive of shared IP of the hit podcast.

The partnership between Airship and Rhapsody was announced in 2024, with this most recent news signaling great success from the relationship. Late last year, Evergreen announced its acquisition of Rhapsody and their respective slate of shows. The American Criminal expanded partnership, including owned IP , is their first major announcement after the acquisition.

Highly decorated producers in the space, Lindsay Graham and the team at Airship have reached hundreds of millions of listeners through the podcasts American Scandal, American History Tellers, History Daily, American Elections: Wicked Game and more. This new venture, however,...

2025 is here, and it’s buzzing with excitement for all the epic movies and shows set to drop. But before jumping headfirst into this year’s entertainment, let’s pause and ask, did we miss out on any hidden gems from 2024?

Last year gave us a flood of TV shows and movies, some creating waves while others quietly slipped under the radar. These underrated gems may not have made headlines, but they’re absolute must-watches for anyone who loves discovering stories that are truly unforgettable.

So, why not start 2025 by catching up on these must-watches? We’ve rounded up 20 incredible films and series from 2024 that deserve way more love. Trust us, once you dive in, you’ll be glad you gave them a chance. Get ready to find out what you’ve been missing!

20. Wolfs

The movie Wolfs brings George Clooney and Brad Pitt together as rival fixers who must...

When I say this, I say it on behalf of everyone: this year passed by like a blur. But what saved us from the turmoil of ‘life’ are great movies and TV shows that came out in 2024.

This year saw many high-profile and fan-favorite TV shows, including Silo, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and more. However, amid the Ott crowd, we might have missed out on some great TV shows ranging from sitcoms, and action-packed mystery thrillers to sci-fi series.

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As Ott platforms are becoming our go-to option for streaming shows or movies and we can see a dip in cable subscriptions, it’s getting easier to lose track of all the shows released every year. 2024 gave many shows that deserved much more love and attention. In this article, we have curated a list of underrated TV shows from this year so that you...

When Bryce Dessner got a call asking to score the music for “Manhunt,” Apple TV+’s thrilling limited series about the search for John Wilkes Booth after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, it was an easy “yes” for him.

Not only did he and his brother Aaron grow up in West Virginia, they’ve also named the National songs after Civil War battlefields.

Early in the process, showrunner and creator Monica Beletsky sought Dessner out and, together, they explored ideas for how the music would sound. The seven-part limited series follows Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies), Lincoln’s close confidant and secretary of war, who goes on a mission to track down Booth (Anthony Boyle) after he kills Lincoln (Hamish Linklater). The score needed to have edge and grit and gloom, so Dessner crafted a “dark twisted American folk music” sound.

To pull that off, he turned to certain instruments. Speaking with Variety over Zoom,...

2024 is nearly half over and while it’s a wasteland at the box office this year for television fans it is one of the better years as we have gotten many brilliant shows both at the big and small scale. With incredible series like Masters of the Air starting the year, there was no way that the rest of the year could go bad and that’s what happened because we got powerful and thrilling shows like Shōgun, Fallout, and 3 Body Problem. So, if you want to know the best new shows that came out this year here are the top picks for you. We have only added the shows that came out with their first season this year and excluded the shows that returning with a new season.

Baby Reindeer (Netflix)

Baby Reindeer is a psychological thriller and dark comedy series created by Richard Gadd. Based on Gadd...

“Something that we were all really drawn to is the ornamentation of the Victorian era,” explains “Manhunt” production designer Chloe Arbiture about taking a bolder approach to designing over 200 sets for what a well-known period in history: the aftermath of the assassination of the 16th U.S. President. “We wanted modern audiences to relate to it and to feel like there was a stake in it,” she explains about her team’s focus on ornamentation, decoration and detail. “When we look through; I mean even I’m guilty of it, but when I look through black and white photographs, I don’t really feel like this big human connection to things. But we all talked about how what makes the story human is color, is richness, is detail, and that’s something that really drove us through the entire creative process from the beginning to the end.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.

Tobias Menzies has become one of our most reliably excellent actors of late. Classically trained, he had an extensive theatre career in his native England during the noughties and early 2010s before he rose to prominence with roles in “Game of Thrones” and “Outlander.”

Menzies’ profile then increased further thanks to his lauded portrayal of Prince Phillip in “The Crown” and his stock has again risen thanks to his role as another major historical figure in Apple TV’s “Manhunt.” The acclaimed limited series follows the death of President Abraham Lincoln (played by Hamish Linklater) and the subsequent 12-day manhunt for assassin John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle).

Menzies stars as Edwin Stanton, the Secretary of State and personal friend of Lincoln who headed up the hunt for Booth. Menzies proves himself capable of carrying this compelling show entirely on his own. His complex, gruff portrayal of Stanton is what makes the series soar,...

The historical drama "Manhunt" on Apple TV+ delves into the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination and the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" is a perfect follow-up watch to "Manhunt" as it provides important context to Booth's actions and beliefs. "Lincoln" boasts a critically acclaimed cast including Daniel Day-Lewis and has a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it a must-watch.

After nine episodes, Apple TV+'s Manhunt is finally over and audiences may be wondering what else they can watch that surrounds Abraham Lincoln and his assassination, and luckily, the next best project already came out over ten years ago. Manhunt is a historical drama following the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. The series stretches from the night of Lincoln's assassination on April 14, 1865, to the aftermath of Booth's death, including the arrest of his allies. The show also focuses on Lincoln's Secretary of War,...

After Manhunt episode 6 saw Secretary of War Edwin Stanton's desperate pursuit of John Wilkes Booth come to an end, the show's focus shifted to the conspirators who supported Booth, both on the night of the assassination and the months leading up to it. Manhunt creator Monica Beletsky blended fact and fiction in the show's depiction of the trial covering Stanton's charges of a grand conspiracy. As was the case for the entire show, the narrative departed from reality in a few places to put emphasis on particular characters and elevate the drama.

More than any other chapter of the story, Manhunt episode 7 focused on the long-term effects of John Wilkes' Booth's assassination of Abraham Lincoln. While the trial at the episode's center resulted in consequences for co-conspirators like David Herold and Dr. Samuel Mudd, the Confederate agents behind the larger conspiracy that Stanton strove to uncover never faced...

Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Manhunt episode 7, "The Final Act"!

Edwin Stanton's ending in the Manhunt finale nearly went much longer. Creator Monica Beletsky reveals she wrote scenes for Stanton after barricading himself in his office, though found the ultimate ending to be "really powerful". This decision stayed true to the show's exploration of Stanton's efforts to stay true to Lincoln's legacy after his assassination, avoiding taking the focus away from the late President by exploring Stanton's later health and financial struggles.

With his efforts to bring those involved in Abraham Lincoln's assassination to justice at an end, Manhunt creator Monica Beletsky reveals how Edwin Stanton's ending was different in the show. The finale of the Apple TV+ historical miniseries saw Lincoln's Secretary of War strive to link Andrew Johnson to Lincoln's murder with a grand conspiracy trial, only being successful in getting a guilty verdict for John Wilkes Booth's direct conspirators.

In the ninth and final episode of Apple TV+'s Manhunt, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton realizes that the new president, Andrew Johnson, wants to remove him, and as a result, Stanton barricades himself in his office for three months in order to keep his job, an extraordinary feat that actually happened in real life. Following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's Vice President, Andrew Johnson took up the mantel as president. However, his ideals did not quite meld with those of Edwin Stanton, or Lincoln, and as a result conflicts like the barricade occurred.

Edwin Stanton's barricade is really the final straw in an episode of intense emotions and drama. The Manhunt series finale follows the trials of those involved in Abraham Lincoln's assassination, including figures like David Herold, Mary Surratt, John Surratt Jr., Dr. Samuel Mudd, Lewis Powell, and Edmund Spangler. Although Edwin...

Spoiler Alert: This article contains major spoilers for the finale of “Manhunt,” now streaming on Apple TV+.

The seven-episode historical miniseries “Manhunt” has come to a dramatic close. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies) brought several of John Wilkes Booth’s conspirators to trial over Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, resulting in numerous hangings. Legally, he wasn’t able to thread the needle to prove a grand conspiracy, leaving him somewhat unsatisfied in his efforts to find justice for Lincoln. Yet Stanton has his next fight almost immediately after the verdict, as incoming President Andrew Johnson aims to have him removed from his position — leading the secretary of war to barricade himself in his office in protest.

Reflecting on the series — and especially the trial that takes up the majority of the final episode — Menzies speaks to how his animated facial expressions guide the audience through the highs and lows of prosecuting Lincoln’s assassins.

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for the Manhunt series finale.] The Manhunt series finale depicts one of war secretary Edwin Stanton’s most famous acts. The politician barricaded himself in his office for three months in protest of President Andrew Johnson’s attempt to remove him from office. Johnson became the first American president to be impeached because of this move; just one vote saved him from complete removal. The impeachment took place while Stanton was still a shut-in that office. Barricading himself in the room was the final scene Tobias Menzies filmed for the Apple TV+ limited series, which debuted its finale on Friday, April 19. The Emmy winner tells TV Insider that it was a perfect way to wrap this political dogfight of a tale that tells “such a strange bit of history.” “Those moments, for me, really transport you back to a different time because it feels so analog,” Menzies shares. And it’s a...

Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Manhunt episode 7, "The Final Act"!

Manhunt on Apple TV+ follows the 12-day search for John Wilkes Booth after Lincoln's assassination, focusing on Edwin Stanton's role. Episode 7 delves into the conspirators' trial, as Stanton aims to link Andrew Johnson to Lincoln's murder and impeach him. Creator Monica Beletsky aimed to depict Booth as a villain, not humanizing him, while highlighting lesser-known figures like Mary Simms and Stanton.

The harrowing search for John Wilkes Booth is finally over in Manhunt. Partially based on James L. Swanson's book of the same name, the Apple TV+ miniseries explores the 12-day hunt for Booth following his infamous assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The show is largely told through the eyes of Edwin Stanton, Lincoln's Secretary of War, as he heads up the hunt, while also exploring his friendship with the late President, his relationship with his cohorts,...

The grand conspiracy case failed due to unreliable witness testimony casting doubt on the evidence provided by Stanton. Missing pages from John Wilkes Booth's diary were burned by Stanton, leading to conspiracy theories about his potential involvement in the assassination. Mannhunt was really about the long-term effects of Booth's murder of Lincoln, particularly regarding Reconstruction.

The series finale of Manhunt saw Secretary of War Edwin Stanton attempt to bring justice to all those involved with John Wilkes Booth's assassination of Abraham Lincoln, with varying degrees of success. Manhunt episode 7 largely focused on the trial that began less than a month after Lincoln's death, during which Stanton brought charges of grand conspiracy against the last remnants of the Confederacy. While the testimony of brave individuals like Mary Simms and her brother Milo brought the conspiracy into focus, less reliable testimonials cast enough doubt on the evidence for the grand conspiracy to be declared inconclusive.

Warning: Some Spoilers lie ahead for Manhunt!

Manhunt, a thriller on Apple TV+, follows the capture of John Wilkes Booth and his plot to reignite the Civil War. The show features an ensemble cast led by Tobias Menzies as Stanton and Anthony Boyle as Booth, garnering critical acclaim. Actor Damian O'Hare, who plays Thomas Eckert, praises the show for its blend of dramatization and historical storytelling, and Monica Beletsky's extensive research that helped him find the heart of his character.

Learn about the people behind John Wilkes Booth's capture in Manhunt. Created by Emmy nominee Monica Beletsky and partially based on James L. Swanson's novel of the same name, the Apple TV+ thriller centers on Edwin Stanton as he leads the charge to bring Booth to justice after his infamous assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The show also explores Booth's efforts to make it to Confederate territory and reignite the Civil War.

John Wilkes Booth was the worst. Even if he hadn’t assassinated Abraham Lincoln and ruined some of Reconstruction’s more powerful measures for integrating freed Black people into American social and political life, Booth was still a vain, violent, callow, self-aggrandizing bigot.

Anthony Boyle, who plays Booth in the gripping, bracing Apple TV+ limited series Manhunt, invests his performance with all of these facets of Booth’s personality, while never making him a caricature, and crucially, never allowing him to appear as an all-too-seductive antihero. Instead, drawing on the “self-delusion and grandeur and pure, pure narcissism” he found in Booth’s letters, Boyle shows what made the man such a riveting actor and wily foe, turning on a dime repeatedly in nearly every scene to calibrate his real-time performance as himself to get his way in his attempts to evade capture by the Union, directed by War Secretary Edwin Stanton...

Apple TV+’s historical drama Manhunt takes place after Lincoln’s assassination. The story revolves around Edwin Stanton, the US Secretary of War and one of the two main characters. During one of the most grueling periods in American history, Stanton took it upon himself to assist Lincoln in creating a nation that was free to all people. Whether the real Edwin Stanton truly was as righteous as shown in this Apple TV+ series would be up for debate, but Tobias Menzies’ portrayal of Stanton has won my heart. Through his own journey, this fictional Stanton makes the audience acknowledge the ideas and struggles of the Black folks that he stood for. For centuries, White folks had enslaved and oppressed people of color, but for men like Lincoln and Stanton to appropriately use their privilege to put an end to this cycle of violence and oppression was a display of valor and humility.

Mary Simms’ story is a testament to Black oppression. During the trying times when Black people were considered the property of White men, Mary Simms was one of the many forgotten names who stood up to the atrocities of White entitlement. Even though Apple TV+’s historical drama Manhunt follows the detailed narratives of Edwin Stanton and John Wilkes Booth, it also sheds light on other characters like Mary Simms. It was probably one of the most harrowing periods in American history that shaped the future of the country. It might even be one of the few wars that the country actually fought for righteous reasons (scoffs). If it weren’t for Lincoln, it would’ve taken another century for the US to abolish slavery and free the Black people. But again, in my very honest opinion, in the present day, the American Civil War might just have become a tool.

The Apple TV+ seven-part limited series Manhunt explores the aftermath of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln (Hamish Linklater) and the hunt to find John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle). Told through the eyes of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies), a little-known figure in American history, the story unfolds as a personal and political tale of what can happen when people feel threatened by change. One of the things that’s so interesting about this series is that, even though you think you know the story of this famous presidential assassination, you’ll discover that there were so many layers that you hadn’t realized, from the conspiracy that set things in motion, to the cat-and-mouse game to capture Booth, to the Black American woman that played an important role in the trial that brought it all to light.

Booth's capture in a burning barn is historically accurate, but Manhunt takes creative liberties with what happened to his body. In reality, Booth's body was returned to his family for burial, while Manhunt shows Edwin Stanton disposing of it in a body of water. Manhunt's portrayal likely reflects Stanton's revengeful wishes, deviating from actual history for dramatic effect.

In the sixth episode of Manhunt, John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice are surrounded by Union soldiers, and Booth faces his ultimate fate, but as it turns out, the television series took creative liberties when it came to what happened to Booth after his death. In real life, and in episode 6 of Manhunt, Booth and Herold are cornered in a barn owned by the Garrett family. Though Herold surrenders, Booth refuses to come out, even as the barn burns. Eventually, Union solider Boston Corbett takes matters into his own hands and shoots Booth,...

In Manhunt episode 6, Booth's death is depicted accurately, but with added drama for effect. The portrayal of Stanton's involvement in the Booth investigation is exaggerated for the show. Booth's final moments and interactions with Julia Garrett are fictionalized for a more emotional impact.

Manhunt episode 6 saw the dramatic conclusion of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton's fervent pursuit of John Wilkes Booth, and in a few instances historical accuracy was eschewed in favor of a more captivating narrative. After limiting Booth's screen time in the previous two episodes, Manhunt episode 6 went into great detail about the final confrontation between Booth and Union soldiers at the Garrett farm, which led to Booth's death. While the larger story points stick to the truth, creator Monica Beletsky changed some details or provided context that may or may not be accurate in service of the drama.

Manhunt episode 6 stuck to the formula laid out by the previous episodes.

Warning! Major spoilers ahead for Manhunt episode 6.

Stanton's pursuit didn't end with Booth - he aimed to bring the last of the Confederacy to its knees with a public grand conspiracy accusation. Booth's delusions peaked in his final hours, convinced of his hero status and divine protection from capture. A missing diary detail raises questions about Stanton's involvement in Lincoln's assassination - secrets were burned away.

Manhunt episode 6 saw the paths of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and John Wilkes Booth finally converge at the Garrett Farm in Port Royal, Virginia, which resulted in the end of the manhunt for Lincoln's assassin 12 days after the murder in Ford's Theatre. While the last two episodes didn't spend much time with Booth and his accomplice, David Herold, episode 6 focused almost entirely on Booth in his final hours. The first half of the episode covered his time at the Garrett Farm and...

Manhunt is yet another superb prestige drama from Apple TV+ and, as the limited series comes to an end, Collider is thrilled to be working with Apple to bring our readers an exclusive glimpse at the penultimate episode of the series. Manhunt delves into the events following Abraham Lincoln's (Hamish Linklater) assassination and the search for his killer, John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle). The narrative is seen through the perspective of Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies), the Secretary of War, who isn't widely known in American history.

Historical facts are occasionally abandoned for a more engaging narrative in Manhunt episode 5. Booth's interactions in the show are largely fabricated, as there are no witnesses to his journey after Lincoln's assassination. The portrayal of Andrew Johnson's meddling in the show differs from the severity of his real-life actions.

Manhunt episode 5 saw many of the primary characters involved in the hunt and capture of John Wilkes Booth moving into position for the end of the chase, and in doing so, historical facts were occasionally abandoned in favor of a more engaging and exciting narrative. While episode 4 focused on the conspiracy behind the assassination, Manhunt episode 5 featured a new villain in the form of President Andrew Johnson and his plans for Reconstruction. The Apple TV+ drama stuck fairly close to the truth regarding the final stages of the hunt for Booth, although there were some slight inconsistencies.

Manhunt episode 5 stuck...

In the previous episode of Manhunt, Stanton had been researching the spy lines that the Confederacy Secret Services took. He believed that Booth and his accomplice, Herold, took this road for a safe passage to Richmond, Virginia. In search of answers, Stanton comes across Sanders, whom he had suspicions about being a Confederate sympathizer. It turns out Sanders was indeed one, as he had also been responsible for funding the Manhattan fire plot. Being a millionaire, he benefits the people in power, which is why it wasn’t easy to arrest him.

Meanwhile, the newly appointed President Johnson promises Stanton that he’ll bring the Confederate collaborators to justice but then pardons them to win their support for his own interests. Edwin Stanton’s son, Eddie, finds out that Sanders was supplying uniforms to the soldiers, a responsibility under Stanton’s office. These uniforms had traces of smallpox and had...

Warning: major spoilers for Manhunt episode 5 ahead!

Stanton closes in on Booth after following leads to Virginia and Montreal with determination and perseverance. Johnson clashes with Stanton over Reconstruction plans, prioritizing Confederate leaders' interests. Booth's hero delusions are shattered as Confederate soldiers scorn him, leading to his eventual capture.

Manhunt episode 5 saw Secretary of War Edwin Stanton finally get a break in the hunt for Booth, resulting in both men hurtling towards a final confrontation near the border of Virginia. After episode 4 focused on the Confederate conspiracy that may have been responsible for Booth's actions, episode 5 pivoted back to both the actual hunt for Booth himself and the political climate in America directly after the Civil War. After chasing clues to Booth's whereabouts all the way up to Montreal, Stanton and his companions find the final piece of information they had been missing to properly follow in Booth's footsteps.

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Thomas "Boston" Corbett played a key role in capturing John Wilkes Booth in Manhunt episode 5. Corbett's risky decision to shoot Booth led to the assassin's death in a barn standoff. After Booth's death, Corbett's mental health deteriorated, leading to his disappearance and tragic demise, ending his turbulent story.

While Manhunt episode 5 continues delving into Secretary of War Edwin Stanton's fight for civil rights and his search for John Wilkes Booth, the episode also introduces a brand-new character to the Manhunt cast who will play a significant role in the defeat of President Abraham Lincoln's killer. His introduction begins at a Union base camp, where soldiers discuss the "Mad Hatter," a soldier who previously worked as a hatmaker and tends to be alone, talking to himself. By the end of the episode, this "Mad Hatter" has proven his loyalty, passionately leading the search for John Wilkes Booth.

Apple TV+’s new clip from the upcoming fifth episode of Manhunt shows Lincoln’s Secretary of War Edwin Stanton ordering soldiers to hunt down Booth using a recently procured map of Booth’s potential hiding places. Episode five, “A Man of Destiny,” streams on April 5, 2024.

Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed series stars Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air) as John Wilkes Booth, Hamish Linklater (Midnight Mass) as President Abraham Lincoln, Lovie Simone (Greenleaf) as Mary Simms, and Will Harrison (Daisy Jones & The Six) as David Herold. Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why) plays Edwin Stanton Jr, Damian O’Hare (Hatfields & McCoys) is Thomas Eckert, Glenn Morshower (The Resident) is Andrew Johnson, and Matt Walsh (Veep) is Dr. Samuel Mudd.

Created by Emmy nominee Monica Beletsky, the seven-episode limited series is based on James Swanson’s bestselling, Edgar Award-winning non-fiction book, Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer. Beletsky, author Swanson,...

This article contains spoilers for Manhunt.

President Lincoln's assassination was not just the work of John Wilkes Booth, but part of a larger Confederate plot. George Sanders, a real man, was heavily involved in the Southern cause and suspected to be behind Lincoln's murder. Despite efforts to capture Sanders, he escaped to Canada and Europe, never facing consequences for his alleged actions.

During the fourth episode of Apple TV+'s Manhunt, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton is not only working on tracking down John Wilkes Booth, but also, is searching for who formed the plot to kill President Abraham Lincoln, and he ends up on the tail of George Sanders, a real man who truly played a hand in Lincoln's death. In the episode, Stanton discovers that Sanders has ties to the new Confederate base in Montreal, and furthermore, has been the mastermind behind plots like the Manhattan Fire Plot,...

Manhunt episode 4 accelerates towards the climax, diverging from facts to explore historical conspiracies in the Civil War. Edwin Stanton's alleged role in ordering Jefferson Davis' assassination is a scandalous plot point in the episode. Characterizations like Sanders and Baker are exaggerated for dramatic effect, fostering an intense but fictional confrontation.

Compared to previous episodes, Manhunt episode 4 moves through its primary plot points at breakneck speed, as Edwin Stanton's hunt for John Wilkes Booth hurtles towards its endgame. The episode also departs almost entirely from the true story of John Wilkes Booth in favor of exploring some of the historical conspiracies on both sides of the American Civil War, even if there is no concrete proof about the players involved. All the major notes in Manhunt episode 4 are based on real world events, but as has been the case throughout each episode, liberties are taken to accentuate the intrigue.

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Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Manhunt episode 3.

Booth is a pawn in a larger Confederate mission; Sanders is the mastermind behind the conspiracy. Wall Street's backing of the South plays a significant role in the profitability of the Confederacy. Stanton uncovers Booth's whereabouts through Sanders' smallpox plot, revealing the path to capture him.

Manhunt episode 4 delves deeper into the greater Confederate conspiracy to undermine the newly-won United States, and pinpoints one man as a driving force behind not only Booth's assassination of Abraham Lincoln, but a greater body of Confederate insurgency. Anthony Boyle's John Wilkes Booth is an afterthought in episode 4, as the developing cat-and-mouse game between him and Secretary of War Edwin Stanton is traded in for a tense face-off between Stanton and the man behind the Confederate curtain, George Sanders. While past episodes hinted at Sanders' involvement, episode 4 paints him as the mastermind of the Confederate Secret Service.

This article contains spoilers for Manhunt.

Lincoln's funeral scene in Manhunt reveals Mary Todd Lincoln's grief and connection with Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth. Edwin Booth's true heroic act of saving Robert Lincoln's life explains why he was at Lincoln's funeral. Booth initially struggled to continue his acting career post assassination.

During the fourth episode of Manhunt, audiences get a glimpse at Abraham Lincoln's funeral, and one strange detail is that John Wilkes Booth's brother, Edwin Booth, is in attendance, which is explained in a brief line spoken by Edwin Stanton Jr. Episodes 1 and 2 of Apple TV+'s Manhunt have documented what occurred directly after John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln during a play on April 14, 1865. As Booth and his friend David Herold attempt to flee to Richmond, Virginia, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton works hard to follow Booth's trail, uncovering corruption along the way.

The Apple TV+ original Manhunt is back with yet another gripping episode about Edwin Stanton’s hunt for the man who killed his friend, President Abraham Lincoln. Edwin was Lincoln’s follower in his battle to make America the land of the free, and even after the President’s unfortunate death, he continued to adhere to Lincoln’s ideals. Even though the flame that Lincoln started died down with Andrew Johnson’s presidency, Stanton had to make sure that America didn’t become a country where you could own another human being or even get away with shooting the President of the country.

In the previous episode, we saw the enactment of Lincoln’s policy on letting Black men enlist as servicemen and gain the opportunity to vote. As the country opens up to the idea of seeing people of color as equals, the Confederate agenda still runs rampant. During one such racially driven act,...

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Manhunt explores the aftermath of Lincoln's assassination by Booth and the nationwide hunt to bring him to justice. Matt Walsh shines as Samuel Mudd in a dramatic role, balancing comedy with deep emotional research for the show. The show provides insight into historical figures like Edwin Stanton, showcasing the impact of a few good people in critical moments.

One man nearly brought down a country's steps toward peace, as explored in Manhunt. The Apple TV+ drama explores the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination by theater actor John Wilkes Booth, including the country-wide search to bring the man to justice that was led by Lincoln's Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton. The show also explores the lead-up to Lincoln's death, namely his efforts to end the Civil War and institute Reconstruction, as well as the various tragedies that struck his family.

Tobias Menzies leads...

Screen Rant presents a clip from Manhunt episode 4. The series brings new context to John Wilkes Booth's crime of killing Abraham Lincoln by tying it to events like the Manhattan fire plot, delving into post-Civil War America. With high praise and ratings, Manhunt delves into history in a way that invites viewers to consider similar treatments for other events.

Manhunt dramatizes one of the most influential moments in American history—the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. The Apple TV+ series is based on the novel Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson and was developed for television by Monica Beletsky, whose past work includes Fargo, The Leftovers, and Friday Night Lights. The series’ cast includes Anthony Boyle as John Wilkes Booth, Tobias Menzies as Edwin Stanton, and Lovie Simone as Mary Simms.

Screen Rant presents a clip from Manhunt episode 4 set...

The new clip from episode four of Apple TV+’s Manhunt shows President Lincoln’s right-hand man Edwin Stanton confronting a powerful man who’s protecting Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Episode four premieres on Friday, March 29, 2024 and focuses on Stanton and Detective Lafayette Baker’s investigation into the “ties between Manhattan’s most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.”

The critically acclaimed true crime thriller also stars Anthony Boyle (Masters of the Air) as John Wilkes Booth, Hamish Linklater (Midnight Mass) as President Abraham Lincoln, Lovie Simone (Greenleaf) as Mary Simms, and Will Harrison (Daisy Jones & The Six) as David Herold. Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why) plays Edwin Stanton Jr, Damian O’Hare (Hatfields & McCoys) is Thomas Eckert, Glenn Morshower (The Resident) is Andrew Johnson, and Matt Walsh (Veep) is Dr. Samuel Mudd.

The seven-part series was created by Emmy nominee Monica Beletsky and is based on James Swanson’s bestselling,...

From an English royal to a wicked British soldier in Scotland during the Jacobite uprising, as well as an heir to the prominent Tully family, Tobias Menzies has been featured in critically acclaimed series such as The Crown, Outlander, and Game of Thrones, but has always been more of a supporting presence on-screen. Although he's previously inhabited profound, complicated characters who never get to be the hero, Menzies finally gets that opportunity in Apple TV+'s Manhunt. The new miniseries follows the 12-day hunt for John Wilkes Booth after his successful assassination of President Abraham Lincoln — and Menzies plays the man leading the search, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.

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Manhunt's portrayal of Lincoln, Stanton, and Douglass meetings is intense, but likely not more so than in real life. Frederick Douglass played a significant role in fighting for African American rights during and after the Civil War. Despite disagreements, Douglass respected Lincoln and became a key advisor, influencing important decisions.

In the third episode of Manhunt, there are two flashback scenes involving meetings between Edwin Stanton, Abraham Lincoln, and Frederick Douglass, and though those meetings likely did occur, there is a good chance that they were much more intense than what is depicted on-screen. Manhunt is a brand-new historical drama series from Apple TV+. It follows Secretary of War Edwin Stanton as he embarks on an intense search to find President Abraham Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth in April 1865. The series stars Tobias Menzies, Anthony Boyle, Hamish Linklater, and Lovie Simone.

While Abraham...

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Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction plan diverged from Lincoln's, causing discord among the presidential cabinet and altering America's future. Johnson's failure to prioritize freedmen's rights post-war led to the rise of Black Codes and Southerners returning to Confederate ideals. The clash between Johnson and Republicans over Reconstruction ultimately led to his impeachment, though he narrowly escaped removal.

In the third episode of Manhunt, Edwin Stanton proposes his and Abraham Lincoln's Reconstruction plan to the new president, Andrew Johnson, however, Johnson admits that his and Lincoln's opinions differed greatly when it came to dealing with the Confederate South post-war, and ultimately, his real-life method of Reconstruction led to his ruin. Manhunt is a new historical drama now streaming on Apple TV+. It tells the story of America's Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton, who led a tireless search for John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated President...

Apple TV+ delivers with exciting replacement for Masters of the Air, fitting into bigger entertainment history with Band of Brothers. Many pleased with how Masters of the Air lives up to high expectations, prompting search for similar shows like Apple TV+'s Manhunt. Anthony Boyle shines in pivotal roles in both Masters of the Air and Manhunt, adding depth to historical dramas on Apple TV+.

Apple TV+ has already delivered an exciting replacement for the popular Masters of the Air miniseries, and it even shares a key actor. Masters of the Air has gotten rave reviews and has been commended for telling an engrossing and emotional story of the heroism of World War II pilots. The show fits into a bigger piece of entertainment history, as it is a companion series to Band of Brothers. Band of Brothers was released in 2001 and became one of the most respected World War II series of all time,...

Manhunt creatively weaves fact and fiction to craft an engaging conspiracy thriller about John Wilkes Booth and the Confederate Secret Service. Characters like Edwin Stanton, Samuel Cox, and George Sanders have their roles expanded, altered, or fabricated to drive the show's narrative forward. The show highlights themes of racial violence and political power struggles in post-Civil War America while exploring the unanswered questions surrounding Lincoln's assassination.

Manhunt episode 3 continued to prove that the creators of the historical crime thriller are more concerned with creating gripping television than they are with sticking to the historical record. As is often the case with movies and shows based on historical figures, Apple TV+'s latest hit contains a number of scenes that either manipulate the timeline of events, add characterization to the main players, or are outright fabricated for the sake of the narrative. In lieu of the true story of John Wilkes Booth,...

Stanton's failing health serves as a grim portrayal of his struggles post-Lincoln's assassination in Manhunt. Despite taking liberties with the events, Manhunt accurately captures Stanton's character and health concerns. Stanton's declining health led to his premature death, impacting his ability to fulfill political duties and stay active.

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Although Manhunt depicts the severity of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton's failing health, it serves as a harsh reminder of just how bad things really were for him. In addition to being President Lincoln's Secretary of War, Stanton was also a close friend of Lincoln's, and his assassination would compel Stanton to dedicate a considerable amount of his life to tracking down Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, and bringing him to justice. However, Stanton's growing health concerns would not only bring into question his ability to find Booth, but also whether...

Episode 3 of Manhunt sheds light on John Wilkes Booth's delusions and how he viewed himself post-assassination. Edwin Stanton's pursuit of Booth uncovers potential Confederate conspiracy elements, adding depth to the narrative. The inclusion of fictional events, like Alec Leconte's death, highlights the racial tensions of the post-Civil War era.

Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Manhunt episode 3.Manhunt episode 3 continues to follow John Wilkes Booth's journey south after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln along with Secretary of War Edwin Stanton's pursuit of him. In doing so, episode 3 provides more insight into not only Booth's intentions, but also the sociopolitical climate of America in the immediate aftermath of the American Civil War. Episode 3 also adds some color to the personalities of the two men involved in the cat-and-mouse game at the heart of Manhunt. Booth is depicted as an egotistical, borderline delusional white supremacist, while Edwin Stanton...

When Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” was released in the fall of 2012, one of the nagging complaints — for an otherwise heralded film — related to its ending. Namely, it had too many.

Roger Ebert, in his four-star review, succinctly implied the picture should’ve wrapped before President Lincoln’s assassination. Samuel L. Jackson felt similarly, though he didn’t mince words about it. While it would be a stretch to say the contentious closing scenes chronicling Lincoln’s murder cost the film any of its Oscars — including losses in Best Editing, Best Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Picture — it’s exactly the type of first-thought quibble voters would use as an excuse for choosing their preferred nominee.

Though plenty of pundits backed the chosen ending and “Lincoln’s” sweeping acclaim and staggering box office spoke to its overall appreciation ($275 million for a 150-minute period drama? Martin Scorsese would kill a flower moon...

“Sic semper tyrannis!” With these words John Wilkes Booth fled Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. after shooting Abraham Lincoln in the head with a 44 caliber derringer on April 14, 1865, altering the course of history and prompting a 12-day manhunt that ended when Sgt. Boston Corbett shot Booth in a Virginia farmhouse (he died hours later). The assassination and the pursuit are now the subjects of Manhunt, a brisk new limited series on Apple TV+.

Based on James L. Swanson’s 2007 nonfiction book of the same name, the series, created...

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Manhunt on Apple TV+ explores the lesser-known assassination attempt on Secretary of State William H. Seward in the aftermath of Lincoln's death. Seward miraculously survived the attack, went on to serve under President Johnson, and played a crucial role in expanding the US and achieving peace. Despite the setbacks and challenges he faced, Seward continued to influence American history and left a lasting impact on the nation.

Although Apple TV+'s historical drama Manhunt surrounds the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the ensuing search for John Wilkes Booth, another assassination attempt was made that night against Secretary of State William H. Seward who, after surviving, continued his important political duties. Manhunt is the newest miniseries coming out of Apple TV+, starring Tobias Menzies, Anthony Boyle, and Hamish Linklater as Secretary of War Edwin Stanton,...