The series follows Edwin Stanton's search for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

Directed by Carl Franklin and starring Tobias Menzies, the series was produced for Apple TV+, and released on March 15, 2024.

The series was created and written by showrunner Monica Beletsky as the first project in her overall deal with Apple, and Carl Franklin will direct.

[6] Pre-production for the series began in Savannah, Georgia in February 2022, with filming beginning in May and set to finish by October.

The website's critics consensus reads, "Dramatizing a flashpoint in American history with hot-blooded performances and contemporary resonance, Manhunt transcends the trappings of wax museum recreation to deliver addicting entertainment.