Manhunt: Limited Series

"A compelling look at an inflection point in American history."

"A thrilling, thoughtful snapshot of a nation in flux."

"Sometimes somber (and even depressing), rollicking and surprisingly funny at others."

"Cross the miniseries Abraham Lincoln with a police procedural like FBI, and you have Manhunt."

"Be prepared to walk away with... at the very least, an appreciation for this new examination of one of the most infamous crimes in history."

"Historical nuggets, powerful performances, and an engrossing investigation... an addictive true crime thriller."

"In a no-man’s land that doesn’t find the sweet spot between politics and true crime."

"The problem... is that once you know a few things are wrong or fabricated, you begin to question the rest of it."

"A mixed bag of thrilling revelation and tortuous tedium."

"Fails to cohesively bring its many thematic and narrative strands together."

"The trailer and the actual show at hand could not be more different."

"The story -- and the bits of factual detail with which it is adorned -- will likely keep one watching."

"Part crime potboiler, part political thriller, part historical overview — and each strand works a treat."

"Strong performances keep this adaption... on its feet. Mostly."

"The show’s engagement with... the course of Reconstruction is serious and informed... the most interesting and distinctive aspect of the project."

"Ticks along nicely enough, particularly if — like me — you know embarrassingly little about Lincoln’s assassination."

"Occasionally, the story lapses into stern pronouncements, but immediacy generally holds sway."