The new Apple TV+ series, Manhunt, is a slick historical drama focussing on the aftermath of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth, and the 12-day chase to capture the president’s murderer. Manhunt’s weekly release schedule will feed new episodes to viewers until mid-April…

By James Osborne

Published: Friday, 15 March 2024 at 09:43 AM


One of the most anticipated historical drama series of the year, Manhunt, is a glossy, Apple TV+ adaptation of historian James L Swanson’s non-fiction 2007 book Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer – itself an account of the consequential 12 days between Abraham Lincoln’s murder and the subsequent death of his killer John Wilkes Booth.

The first two episodes of the seven-episode miniseries debuted on Apple TV+ on 15 March 2024, offering viewers a gritty glimpse of this quasi-mythic period of American history that coincided with the end of the American Civil War. Now, we’re looking ahead to Manhunt episode 3, and the rest of the release schedule, to see what to expect from the remaining run of the show.

Anthony Boyle as John Wilkes Booth in a dark room, looking straight ahead in Manhunt
Anthony Boyle as John Wilkes Booth in a dark room, looking straight ahead in Manhunt

Manhunt episode 3 release date

Manhunt episode 3 releases on Friday 22 March 2024, on Apple TV +, one week after the double-bill debut on 15 March.

Manhunt release schedule

Manhunt consists of seven episodes, with new instalments airing weekly following on from 15 March’s two-part start, concluding in mid-April.

Episode 1 – Pilot – Friday 15 March

Episode 2 – Post Mortem – Friday 15 March

Episode 3 – Let the Sheep Flee – Friday 22 March

Episode 4 – The Secret Line – Friday 29 March

Episode 5 – A Man of Destiny – Friday 5 April

Episode 6 – Useless – Friday 12 April

Episode 7 – The Final Act – Friday 19 April

Tobias Menzies (left) and Brandon Flynn (right) as Edwin Stanton and Edwin Stanton Jr talking in a dark room in Apple TV + series Manhunt
Tobias Menzies (left) and Brandon Flynn (right) as Edwin Stanton and Edwin Stanton Jr talking in a dark room in Apple TV + series Manhunt

Where to watch Manhunt

Manhunt is available to watch exclusively on streaming service Apple TV+, which is also the home of other impressive historical dramas like Masters of the Air, and 2023’s epic Napoleon movie.

Manhunt trailer

Apple TV+ released the trailer for Manhunt in February, teasing the famous high-stakes chase that audiences will embark on with the series. Watch it below: