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The assassination was just the beginning.
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.
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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, crew and production details
Tobias MenziesEdwin Stanton
Anthony BoyleJohn Wilkes Booth
Lovie SimoneMary Simms
Will HarrisonDavid Herold
Brandon FlynnEddie Stanton Jr.
Damian O'HareThomas Eckert
Glenn MorshowerAndrew Johnson
Matt WalshDr. Samuel Mudd
Apple TV
Walden MediaUnited States
3 Arts EntertainmentUnited States
Apple StudiosUnited States
Lionsgate TelevisionUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
President Lincoln is assassinated five days after the Civil War ends. Edwin Stanton, his right-hand man, finds himself at the aftermath's forefront.
Directed by Carl FranklinWritten by Monica BeletskyGuest stars Daniel Croix, Lili Taylor, Josh Stewart, C.J. Hoff, Larry Pine, Anne Dudek, Spencer Treat Clark, Carlos Luckie Jr.
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Episode 2
Facing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.
Directed by Carl FranklinWritten by Monica Beletsky, Monica Beletsky, Mat JohnsonGuest stars Daniel Croix, Patton Oswalt, Lili Taylor, Josh Stewart, C.J. Hoff, Larry Pine, Anne Dudek, Spencer Treat Clark
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Episode 3
The hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expats reorganize. Booth is taken underground in Maryland.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Monica Beletsky, Ben H. WintersGuest stars Patton Oswalt, Anne Dudek, Spencer Treat Clark, Harrison Stone, Joshua Mikel, Roger Payano, Antonio J Bell, John Billingsley
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Episode 4
Stanton and Detective Baker investigate ties between Manhattan's most elite Wall Street traders, the Confederacy, and Booth.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Tim Brittain, Monica BeletskyGuest stars Patton Oswalt, Lili Taylor, Maxwell Korn, Josh Stewart, Anthony Marble, Keith Brooks, Julian Green, Nick Westrate
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Episode 5
President Johnson interferes with Lincoln's vital plans. Stanton's health deteriorates as he closes in on Booth.
Directed by Eva SørhaugWritten by Monica Beletsky, Matt FennellGuest stars Kevin Patrick Murphy, Antonio J Bell, Don A. King, William J. Simmons, William Mark McCullough, Judd Lormand, Shane Partlow, Andrew Tull
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Episode 6
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.
Directed by Eva SørhaugWritten by Monica Beletsky, Jan OxenbergGuest stars Betty Gabriel, Roger Payano, Kevin Patrick Murphy, John Billingsley, William Mark McCullough, Judd Lormand, Helene Henry, Bill Winkler
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Episode 7
Risking his personal and professional standing, Stanton produces the trial of the century to seek justice against everyone responsible.
Directed by Eva SørhaugWritten by Monica BeletskyGuest stars Daniel Croix, Patton Oswalt, Lili Taylor, C.J. Hoff, Larry Pine, Spencer Treat Clark, Carlos Luckie Jr., Carrie Lazar
Where to watch ManhuntEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
