Manhattan

2014 • WGN America

4.7

438 reviews

TV-14

Rating

Eligible

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Season 2 episodes (10)

1 Damnatio Memoriae

13/10/15

In the Season Two premiere, Charlie is forced into a new leadership role in the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb.

2 Fatherland

20/10/15

Frank discovers the real reason he's been taken captive.

3 The Threshold

27/10/15

Liza faces off against Darrow as Abby learns a secret about Oppenheimer.

4 Overlord

3/11/15

Oppenheimer puts Charlie in a precarious position.

5 The World of Tomorrow

10/11/15

Frank tries to navigate his new place on The Hill.

6 33

17/11/15

The scientists and Army battle for control of the bomb.

7 Behold the High Lord Executioner

24/11/15

The hunt for a Soviet spy turns deadly.

8 Human Error

1/12/15

As the project falters, Charlie turns to an unlikely partner for help.

9 Brooklyn

8/12/15

Days before the world's first nuclear explosion, everyone races to secure their place in history.

10 Jupiter

15/12/15

A new era is ushered in with the first test of an atomic weapon.

About this show

Set in Los Alamos, Manhattan follows the scientists tasked to build the world's first atomic bomb and the secrets that infiltrate every aspect of their lives and their families lives.

Ratings and reviews

4.7

438 reviews

A Google user

5 April 2016

This is probably one of my all time favorite shows. Amazing acting, compelling writing, and the historic significance behind the plot create an absolute masterpiece! I'd recommend it to just about anyone.

Mark Patton

4 August 2014

History of the atomic weapon, its pros n cons, all told in a gripping fashion. Molding our history into entertainment. For intelligent viewers only :)

Faith First

23 December 2014

Best new show... Reminds me of how I use to feel when I was watching Breaking Bad. Perfect cast and even better story. Hope we see a second season! I'll be waiting with my Geiger counter in hand!

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