Manhunt
Manhunt

Manhunt

2020TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users89%
Director: John V. SingletonGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

The series chronicles the 2008 election of Barack Obama through the eyes of two veteran Secret Service agents tasked with his protection. It depicts the immense pressure and complex challenges faced by the agents as they navigate the political landscape and protect a presidential candidate who is breaking barriers.

Critical Reception

Manhunt: Unabomber received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its acting, suspenseful storytelling, and detailed depiction of the investigation. Some found the pacing uneven at times, but overall it was considered a gripping and well-crafted limited series.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling performances, particularly from Sam Worthington.
  • Lauded for its intricate and suspenseful portrayal of the FBI's investigation.
  • Noted for its effective use of historical detail and atmospheric tension.

Google audience: Audiences widely appreciated the show's suspenseful narrative and the detailed look into the Unabomber case. Many viewers found it to be a gripping and well-acted series that kept them engaged throughout.

Fun Fact

The series is based on the non-fiction book "Manhunt: The FBI's Twenty-Year Search for America's Most Wanted Terrorist" by James R. Fitzgerald.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Eh....I really don't know how much of this movie is true. How many people are amalgamations. Some of the people depicted, especially the FBI agents, they seem too much to be true, too much a caricature, too good to be true. Too much in gene...
Sushruta

Sushruta

This series charts the FBI's attempt to capture the elusive "Unabomber", a domestic terrorist who killed 3 and wounded 23 people through mail bombs. With eight episodes and a combined runtime of around 8 hours, the series obviously delves i...