Facing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.Facing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.Facing a nation without a president, Stanton grapples with funeral arrangements, suspects, and piecing together a larger conspiracy.
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- GoofsAndrew Johnson, while getting dressed, uses the modern phrase "get this show on the road." The phrase was not commonly used until the 1940s/1950s and would not have been used in 1860s conversation.
- SoundtracksEgún (Theme from 'Manhunt')
Written and Performed by Danielle Ponder
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The cinematography is so beautiful and the writing is phenomenal
Manhunt Episode 2 begins with Powell claiming to be called by Mrs. Surratt to clean the gutter, but she denies knowing him. They are arrested, and Stanton discovers Booth had called Johnson on the night he was supposed to be killed. Johnson was surprised to find out he had no connection to Booth and was the only target who wasn't attacked. Stanton's team discovers Johnson was too drunk and chose not to act on his plan. Johnson's beliefs didn't match Lincoln's, and he was sworn in as president. A Union Army spy named Lafayette Baker suspects Wall Street investors and Johnson could be behind Lincoln's murder. Johnson benefited the most from Lincoln's death, making him a potential suspect. Booth and Herold stay at Dr. Samuel Mudd's place before heading to Richmond, Virginia. Mudd decides not to gather supplies and Herold advises Booth to remove his moustache as his sketch is up everywhere. Booth, a man with a distinctive moustache, refuses to shave and asks Herold for whiskey and horse feed. However, Herold discovers horse feed is banned in Maryland, so they must leave for Virginia. Booth is displeased with Mudd's housekeeper Mary, who shaves him too close to his neck. Stanton discovers that John Jr. Surratt, the son of Mary Surratt, applied for a clerk position in his department and was suspected of being a Confederate agent. Stanton's team finds evidence that Booth had approached Wall Street to invest in an 'oil rig' in Pittsburg, which was code for the assassination. Booth's involvement with the Confederate Secret Service is also proven, suggesting he received protection from them. Stanton doubts Weichmann's connection to Confederate sympathizers and admits to being friends with Booth before the war. They had no idea Booth was planning to assassinate Lincoln. Stanton meets with Mrs. Surratt in prison and offers her the option of facing trial or helping him find her son. She refuses to cooperate and denies any involvement in the murder. Stanton sends his men to search for Booth at Dr. Mudd's residence in Maryland. Mudd admits to helping a man with a broken leg, but lies about not recognising him. Stanton questions Mary and her brother about Booth, but Mary answers Mudd's way. Shoe prints on Stanton's house are thought to be from John Jr. Surratt, who sought refuge at Mudd's place and planned to help kidnap Lincoln. Mudd is scared of being linked to the assassination but denies his involvement. Surratt is planning an escape from the United States due to the manhunt, and the Confederacy is assisting him. The Confederacy is hunting for Stanton, proving they are on the right track. Booth and Herold head to Rich Hill, where a Native American offers to guide them in exchange for money. They agree to the deal, even hesitantly. The episode ends with Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois. This new crime drama series is refreshing, with a protagonist using his hunches and old-school skills to track a murderer.
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- May 19, 2024
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