"Manhunt: Unveiling the Drama of Lincoln's Assassination in 2024"

Apple TV+’s new series "Manhunt" follows the search for John Wilkes Booth in the days after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, based on James L. Swanson’s book. The show grapples with introducing tension in a familiar tale, focusing on Secretary of War Edwin Stanton's pursuit of Booth while exploring the impact of Lincoln’s killing on Reconstruction and the relationship between Stanton and the new president. The meta-drama takes center stage as the series delves into historical events and characters, with a focus on the manhunt and the broader implications of the assassination.