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Manhunt (2017)

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Manhunt: Unabomber

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Manhunt (2017)

Series Details & Credits

Discovery | Discovery Channel | Spectrum Originals | Release Date: August 1, 2017

Summary: The anthology series features a season-long dramatization of FBI investigations including the Unabomber and the bombing during the 1996 Olympic Games.

Creator: Andrew Sodroski

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

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S2:E10. Open Season
Air Date: February 3, 2020
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S2:E9. Don't Tread on Me
Air Date: February 3, 2020
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S2:E8. Join or Die
Air Date: February 3, 2020

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71

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91

IndieWire Liz Shannon Miller

Aug 2, 2017

Season 1 Review: The result is television that (occasionally) fails to pop with excitement, but nevertheless engages on an almost Fincher-ian level. Add in the fact that it’s all really true, and looking away from Manhunt is a hard thing to do. Read full review

80

Los Angeles Times

Lorraine Ali

Jul 31, 2017

Season 1 Review: The series is a surprising win on all fronts. It’s equal parts true-crime drama, psychological thriller and the moving personal stories of two men on different sides of the law who had eerily similar connections (or disconnections) to the society around them. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Aug 3, 2017

Season 1 Review: Alternating between the investigation and its aftermath, Manhunt is psychologically acute and unexpectedly suspenseful, elevating the procedural. [7-20 Aug 2017, p.17]

70

Wall Street Journal

Dorothy Rabinowitz

Jul 28, 2017

Season 1 Review: The film is burdened by its cliché-ridden nagging on the theme of the lone underling victimized for his pioneering vision by unimaginative superiors--but one, nonetheless, fascinating in its detail. Read full review

70

The Hollywood Reporter

Dan Fienberg

Feb 3, 2020

Season 2 Review: It's finally the cast and the little investigative beats that kept me watching and enjoying Manhunt: Deadly Games through to the end. It doesn't sell Jewell's victimization short, nor does it let the media or government off the hook. It just shows how stories like this can benefit from depth, no matter what other problems they have. Read full review

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rob Owen

Jul 31, 2017

Season 1 Review: Manhunt, clocking in at eight hours total, makes for fine if unexceptional storytelling. It’s a scripted true crime drama that may hook fans of psychological thrillers but lacks the panache and visceral punch of FX’s “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.” Read full review

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Variety

Maureen Ryan

Aug 1, 2017

Season 1 Review: Unfortunately, the plodding Manhunt: Unabomber miniseries often fails to bring its principals to any kind of recognizable or specific life. Read full review

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SirSwan

Nov 13, 2019

Randomly watched this on Netflix the other day and was surprised how great it was. There is some great writing in this show and believable performances, especially by the 2 guys playing the FBI leads and Ted. Overall I found it really interesting and well made.

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BulgarianCritic

Nov 18, 2021

This was an great short mini-series about one of modern times heroes called the ''Unabomber'' and some parts of the life and trial of Theodore Kazynscki. They depict a part of his story and the actors that they choose for the roles were perfectly matched. I would definitely recommendThis was an great short mini-series about one of modern times heroes called the ''Unabomber'' and some parts of the life and trial of Theodore Kazynscki. They depict a part of his story and the actors that they choose for the roles were perfectly matched. I would definitely recommend watching this to have a better understanding in regards to that unabomber case and some of the philosophies of Ted, for a better understanding and more in-depth look I would suggest reading his manifesto. Great series , great man.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Mar 30, 2022

A little over a month ago I saw the movie called Ted K, which is about Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber, which I thought was quite competent, especially Sharlto Copley's fine performance as the domestic terrorist.
Watching it prompted me to finish this show that I started a few months ago,A little over a month ago I saw the movie called Ted K, which is about Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber, which I thought was quite competent, especially Sharlto Copley's fine performance as the domestic terrorist.
Watching it prompted me to finish this show that I started a few months ago, but only saw one episode then and forgot about it.

The series may not have any subtlety, but the style delivered never points to it. This is more of a story focused on suspense, but it doesn't lose congruence.

Sam Worthington is a nice lead playing the FBI agent in charge of the investigation, and manages to carry the role without any problems other than the formulaic script, but who wins the palms is Paul Bettany who delivers an absorbing performance as Kaczynski.

Perhaps the biggest complaint is that the narrative could have benefited from a deeper approach, but in terms of functionality as entertainment, I think it delivers above the norm.… Expand

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SeussMyTub

Jun 17, 2019

Paul Bettany is excellent as the Unabomber and the show is pretty thorough in regards to details of the manhunt. The problem is that the lead is a fictional character, and Sam Worthington is a horrible actor- he just mumbles his lines. Fair though not great.

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Seasons & Episodes

71

Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
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  S2:E10. Open Season
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
- tbd
  S2:E9. Don't Tread on Me
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
- tbd
  S2:E8. Join or Die
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
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  S2:E7. Eric
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
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  S2:E6. Army of God
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
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  S2:E5. Land of the Noon Day Sun
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
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  S2:E4. Run Rudolph Run
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
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  S2:E3. Bombingham
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
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  S2:E2. Unabubba
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
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  S2:E1. Centbom
  Air Date: February 3, 2020
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 1, 2017