The hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expatriates reorganize; John Wilkes Booth is taken underground in Maryland.The hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expatriates reorganize; John Wilkes Booth is taken underground in Maryland.The hunt expands to Québec, where a nest of Confederate spies and expatriates reorganize; John Wilkes Booth is taken underground in Maryland.
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- GoofsAt about the 34min mark when the guide Oswell Swann gives Boothe and Herold their guns, Swann has already drawn his own pistol and holds it ready across his body as Boothe rides past. In the next shot, Swann's pistol is still holstered on his right side, his hand on the pistol grip ready to draw.
- Quotes
David Herold: You make good money on the secret line work betraying your race?
Oswell Swann: I profit off my knowledge of the terrain, same as you.
David Herold: Well I'm no lackey.
Oswell Swann: And I'm Jesus H. Christ!
- SoundtracksEgún (Theme from 'Manhunt')
Written and Performed by Danielle Ponder
Featured review
Let the sheep Flee
The search for John Wilkes Booth continues on Apple TV's limited series Manhunt, with the episode "Let the Sheep Flee" focusing on the political landscape of the early days after the war. Andrew Johnson gives Stanton an ultimatum to find Booth or forget him, as he wants wins in his first days as President. Stanton's efforts to catch Booth take a toll on his health, and he is remanded to bed rest after a nasty asthma attack. A violent confrontation between Black Union soldiers and white locals near Stanton's home occurs, and Stanton rushes to the scene. When one of the soldiers offers a possible lead, Stanton jumps full force into the investigation, even if he faces threats from his wife to leave him. His single-mindedness and questioning methods are questionable, but he makes progress on "Let the Sheep Flee," even at the cost of his health and family. By the end of the episode, Stanton is closer to finding another conspirator who could lead to him, and his team cracks the code that should expose the Confederate network Booth needs as a fugitive. The progress on the search for Booth is the most significant development on the episode, but it is just one of many developments that happen on "Let the Sheep Flee." The episode also explores the political landscape of the early days after the war, highlighting some of the racism among non-Confederates that is missing from Manhunt Season 1 Episode 1, "Pilot," and "Post-Mortem." However, the believable events in the confrontation feel too modern and inauthentic, and the creative license of the series is too expansive for historical fiction. Manhunt is a series based on actual events in US history, focusing on significant events that have shaped who we are today and continue to impact modern politics. The series aims to remain faithful to the political and cultural tensions of the time and the people involved, addressing the increasingly antagonistic relationship between Stanton and Johnson in an authentic way. However, the series can be undercut by scenes like the confrontation with the soldiers and flashbacks with Lincoln, which change the nature of these men's relationships in a way that doesn't stay true to the dynamics between them. The best moments of the series thus far focus on Stanton's search for Booth, Booth's time as a fugitive, unraveling the conspiracy, and Stanton's interactions with Johnson. These scenes are gripping and excellently executed, even if they stray too far thematically from the truth.
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- May 20, 2024
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