Overview

• 'Manhunt' on Apple TV+ brings to life the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, transforming it into a true crime thriller that delves deeper than traditional textbooks.
• The series is based on the book 'Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer' by James L. Swanson, focusing on the manhunt led by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.
• Actor Anthony Boyle portrays John Wilkes Booth, depicting his descent into madness and his desire for fame through the assassination.
• The show also highlights lesser-known figures such as Mary Simms, a composite character based on people who helped convict Booth's co-conspirators.
• 'Manhunt' aims to shed light on the fragility of democracy and the historical events that continue to influence the present, with a relevance to the upcoming big election.